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Eredivisie | Gameweek 1
Aug 15, 2021 at 1.30pm UK
IJsseldelta Stadion
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PEC Zwolle
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Vitesse

 
FT(HT: 0-1)
Frederiksen (20')
Bero (31'), Buitink (72')

Preview: PEC Zwolle vs. Vitesse - prediction, team news, lineups

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Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between PEC Zwolle and Vitesse, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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After securing a return to European football for the first time in three years last time out, Vitesse get their Eredivisie campaign started with a visit to the Mac3Park Stadion on Sunday to face off against PEC Zwolle.

Vitesse enjoyed a productive 2020-21 campaign where they finished in fourth spot, nine places above their hosts who flattered to deceive.


Match preview

Vitesse saw off the threat of Dundalk on Thursday to secure safe passage into the maiden edition of the UEFA Conference League.

After a 2-2 draw at the GelreDome on August 5, first-half goals from Matus Bero and Yann Gboho put Thomas Letsch's men in the box seat before Pat Hoban pulled one back for the Irish outfit in the second period.

With added European adventures to navigate, Vitas now prepare for the start of the new Eredivisie season which would put their squad depth to the test more than ever before.

They kick things off with an opening-day visit to a ground where they have been beaten on each of their last two trips.

Saturday's visitors also failed to win any of their last three away games last term, and they will be keen to get going on the road this time around.

PEC Zwolle head into the new season off the back of consecutive losses in their final two pre-season games against Heerenveen and Heracles respectively.

Art Langeler's men suffered just one defeat in their four warm-up games prior to that which came versus Eerste Divisie outfit Volendam.

The Blauwvingers will aim to fly out of the blocks this weekend having lost each of their last three opening fixtures.

Now in their 10th consecutive Eredivisie season since gaining promotion in 2013, Sunday's hosts have now all but established themselves at this level.

PEC Zwolle pre-season form:
  • L
  • W
  • W
  • D
  • L
  • L

Vitesse pre-season form:
  • L
  • W
  • L
  • D
  • L
  • W

Vitesse form (all competitions):
  • L
  • D
  • L
  • W
  • D
  • W

Team News

Matus Bero has netted in each of his two outings for the visitors this term and comes into Sunday's contest in fine form.

Lois Openda was suspended for the second leg of his side's European tie in midweek, but he is expected to be recalled into the starting XI for this one.

Also likely to get the nod right from the off this time is Oussama Tannane, who missed the aforementioned game with a knock.

Sai Van Wermeskerken continues his spell on the sidelines with a knee injury which has seen him not feature for the hosts since mid-February.

Having lost both of last season's top two goalscorers, Zwolle will turn to the newly-acquired Gervane Kastaneer for inspiration in attack this term.

PEC Zwolle possible starting lineup:
Lamprou; Paal, Kersten, Van Polen, Bajselmani; Huiberts, Strieder, Clement; Kastaneer, Tedic, Saymak

Vitesse possible starting lineup:
Schubert; Oroz, Doekhi, Bazoer; Manhoef, Tronstad, Gboho, Wittek; Bero, Darfalou, Frederiksen


We say: PEC Zwolle 1-2 Vitesse

Following their triumph in midweek, Vitesse head into this weekend's game on a high albeit with a less-rested squad than their opponents. Nonetheless, we are tipping them to claim a narrow victory in what should be an end-to-end affair.



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