Eredivisie | Gameweek 11

Nov 3, 2024 at 11.15am UK

De Adelaarshorst

Go Ahead Eagles vs PEC Zwolle

Match preview

Go Ahead Eagles were on the verge of suffering back-to-back defeats for the first time since August before an impressive second-half display earned them a share of the spoils against AZ Alkmaar at the AFAS Stadion on Sunday.

Goals in either half from Troy Parrott and Denso Kasius gave Paul Simonis's men a mountain to climb before Gerrit Nauber and Victor Edvardsen restored parity with two well-taken strikes.

The pride of the IJssel Kowet are now unbeaten in five of their last six matches, having opened September with a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of PSV Eindhoven, the only defeat coming in a 5-1 hammering at the hands of Feyenoord.

The Go Ahead Eagles, who recently moved to within touching distance of a Conference League place, are looking to make another push for continental qualification this term and currently sit eighth in the Eredivisie, although they are only ahead of Fortuna Sittard on goal difference in the race for the final European spot.

Sunday's hosts will now prepare for a visit from an opponent who had little to play for in their two league meetings last season, which ended in a pair of 1-1 draws.

PEC Zwolle's miserable season took a turn for the worse last time out when they were knocked out of this year's KNVB Beker by NEC in a seven-goal thriller at the Stadion de Goffert on Tuesday.

After four goals in regulation time, Kento Shiogai and Koki Ogawa struck in extra time to cancel out Thomas Buitink's late penalty and condemn Johnny Jansen's side to defeat.

The defeat followed back-to-back losses to NAC Breda and defending champions PSV to leave the De Blauwvingers second from bottom in the standings, one point off safety ahead of Sunday's trip to Deventer.

Zwolle have struggled defensively all season, and the four goals they conceded against NEC in midweek means they have now conceded 12 times in their last three outings.

Looking for their first away win since early February, the visitors cannot afford another defensive breakdown this weekend if they are to secure a rare away win.

Recent Performance

Go Ahead Eagles Eredivisie form:WDWWLD

PEC Zwolle Eredivisie form:DLWDLL

Team News

Go Ahead Eagles striker Soren Tengstedt is out for the fourth game in a row with a knee problem and faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines.

However, Dean James is back in contention for the home side after making his comeback from injury with a seven-minute cameo against AZ Alkmaar last time out.

Dutch duo Samir Lagsir and Tristan Gooijer are both unavailable for Zwolle this weekend due to knee injuries, with the former having not featured since February 2023.

Simon Graves is also out with a knee injury, while 30-year-old Younes Namli is ineligible due to a suspension.

Possible starting lineups

Go Ahead Eagles possible starting lineup:

Plogmann; Adelgaard, Kramer, Nauber, Deijl; Linthorst, Llansana; O Edvardsen, Breum, Adekanye; V Edvardsen

PEC Zwolle possible starting lineup:

Schendelaar; Van der Haar, MacNulty, Aertssen, Floranus; Mbayo, Van Der Berg, El Azzouzi, Monteiro, Krastev; Vente