Groningen vs PEC Zwolle prediction & probabilities (2026-09-18)

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Groningen vs PEC Zwolle Over / Under 2.5 Goals

2026-09-18 · 19:00
Over / Under 2.5 Goals62.8%Over 2.5 goals
Best predictionOver 2.5 goals · 62.8%A moderate lean, nothing emphatic. Calibrated, not a tip.
63%

model probability

ConvictionModerate

Expert AI analysis

The headline read is Over 2.5 goals at 62.8%, its strongest read on the Over / Under 2.5 Goals market. That fits an open goals environment: 62.8% for over 2.5 and 83.8% for at least two goals. Groningen have gone over 2.5 in 4 of their last 5. These are the model’s own calibrated numbers, not betting advice.

Over / Under 2.5 Goals

★ ModelOver 2.562.8%

Under 2.537.2%

Total goals, every line

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 95.6% 4.4%
1.5 goals 83.8% 16.2%
2.5 goals 62.8% 37.2%
3.5 goals 40.6% 59.4%
4.5 goals 22.6% 77.4%
5.5 goals 11.0% 89.0%

Team goal lines

Groningen over 0.5

86.8%

Groningen over 1.5

60.1%

Groningen over 2.5

33.1%

PEC Zwolle over 0.5

70.2%

PEC Zwolle over 1.5

34.1%

PEC Zwolle over 2.5

12.3%

First-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 78.8% 21.2%
1.5 goals 45.9% 54.1%
2.5 goals 20.4% 79.6%

Second-half goals

Line Over Under
0.5 goals 80.3% 19.7%
1.5 goals 48.2% 51.8%
2.5 goals 22.2% 77.8%

This season (2026/27)

2.0Groningen goals scored per game
2.2Groningen goals conceded per game
83.3%Groningen Over 2.5 rate
1.5Groningen 1st-half goals per game

Goals distribution

The model’s probability for the total number of goals, the shape behind every goals market. The 5+ bar groups every result with five or more goals.

4.4%

0

11.8%

1

21.1%

2

22.2%

3

18.0%

4

20.7%

5+

In-depth analysis

55.8%Favoured: Groningen
61.4%Both Teams to Score
62.8%Over 2.5 goals

For the goal environment, the model sees 62.8% for three or more goals and 83.8% for at least two, painting a balanced picture. Given Groningen favoured at 55.8%, a close contest often produces chances at both ends.

Every figure is the model’s own calibrated read, not advice. Calibration is our edge, not beating the market.

Model lenses

Different analytical lenses our model applies to the same calibrated data, not separate tipsters, and never a tip.

The CalibratorRaw model read: 62.8% on Over / Under 2.5 Goals, graded against real out-of-sample results, no odds attached.
The TacticianReads an open, higher-tempo game from the 62.8% over 2.5 read.
The ScoutGroningen are the model’s pick on the result at 55.8%, a lean on probability, never on price.

Match outlook

Groningen55.8%

Draw22.3%

PEC Zwolle21.9%

The model leans Groningen to win. See the full prediction →

Form & head-to-head

GroningenWLLDD

Recent trends

GroningenBTTS 5/5Over 2.5 4/5

How often both teams scored and the match went over 2.5 in each side’s recent games.

FAQ

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Groningen vs PEC Zwolle?
Our model rates Over 2.5 goals at 62.8% for Groningen vs PEC Zwolle.

Will there be a first-half goal in Groningen vs PEC Zwolle?
The model rates at least one goal before half-time at 78.8%.

How often have Groningen gone over 2.5 recently?
Groningen have gone over 2.5 in 4 of their last 5.

How is this probability calculated?
We fit a goals and markets model (Dixon-Coles plus an xG strength model and an ensemble) on real match data, then calibrate the output against out-of-sample results. It is a calibrated model probability, not an odds-derived tip.

Is this a betting tip?
No – these are calibrated model probabilities, graded against real results. We publish our full track record, including the misses, and never claim to beat the closing market.

Over / Under 2.5 Goals accuracy

How our Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls have actually performed, graded out-of-sample against real results.

55.6%Best Over / Under 2.5 Goals call, hit rate
0.0201Calibration error
55,462Matches graded

In 6,517 matches we rated like this one (60–70%), Over / Under 2.5 Goals actually happened 62.0% of the time.

Predictions & track record updated 17 Sep 2026. See the full, dated track record →

Our last 10 Over / Under 2.5 Goals calls

The model’s most recent graded Over / Under 2.5 Goals predictions, out-of-sample. Green means the call hit, red means it missed. The number is the model confidence on each.

✓ 55.1%✓ 59.3%✗ 56.2%✓ 50.8%✓ 56.8%✗ 52.6%✗ 55.1%✗ 62.7%✗ 65.6%✓ 51.3%
5 of 10 recent calls hit.
Leeds vs Newcastle2026-09-14Over 55.1%Hit
Villarreal vs Betis2026-09-14Over 59.3%Hit
Como vs Parma2026-09-14Under 56.2%Miss
Torino vs Roma2026-09-14Under 50.8%Hit
Inter vs Udinese2026-09-14Over 56.8%Hit

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