FC Twente v PEC Zwolle: early-season reset as both seek first points | OneFootball

FC Twente host PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie on Sunday, 16 August 2026 at De Grolsch Veste, with both sides aiming to respond to opening defeats and get early points on the board.

The last four league meetings produced three draws and one Zwolle win, so margins have been tight. After matchday one, the hosts are 14th and the visitors 16th.

FC Twente lost at Heerenveen, but recently thrashed DAC 1904 6-0 and drew 3-3 away in Europe, suggesting attacking sparks. Zwolle arrive on a four-game losing run across friendlies and the league, including a 2-0 home defeat by Ajax.

FC Twente are without defenders Stav Lemkin and Aske Adelgaard through injury. For PEC Zwolle, forward Younes Namli and defender Tobias Sommer are injured, Sherel Floranus is suspended, and goalkeeper Duke Verduin is also sidelined.

In their opener, FC Twente had 54% possession, completed 85.47% of passes and attempted 31 open-play crosses, so they could look to work the flanks again. Zwolle posted 31% possession and made 32 clearances and 11 blocks, which points to a compact approach, with the visitors likely to limit space and counter when possible.

A win would take FC Twente to three points and could nudge them towards mid-table. Zwolle would also move to three points and could climb out of the relegation play-off place.