Wilhelm II — Zwolle: preview
We provide the predictions for the encounter between Wilhelm II and Zwolle in the twelfth matchday of the Eredivisie 2026/27 season.
In the twelfth matchday of the Eredivisie, Wilhelm II, after a coaching change, will try to continue its good run against the most prolific team in the championship, Wilhelm II.
Key points
Wilhelm II
1. Wilhelm II remains the main relegation candidate, but Streepell could save the situation
Wilhelm II still does not seem ready to stay in the Eredivisie for more than one season. After 11 matchdays, the team sits in last place with two points and has not won a single game, with a goal difference of 10:39 — the worst indicator in the league. In the last five league matches, the yellow shirts lost five games, conceding 20 goals, seven of which were to PSV in the last match (0:7), where most of the opposing players managed to score in Maxim DeLange’s net. Last week, the yellow shirts changed coaches, and the new coach, Jürgen Streepell, has high hopes; his arrival could have at least a significant psychological effect in the upcoming matches.
2. Numerous injuries plus the suspension of Slori
After the cup elimination against Helmond Sport, he received a two‑match suspension for a straight red card. The left winger already missed the match against PSV and will also be unavailable for the encounter against Zwolle. Additionally, Justin Hognam remains unavailable after a serious knee injury; the central defender is expected to return to training soon, but the yellow shirts are trying to continue without him.
3. Wilhelm loses a goal‑record
The defensive indicators of the yellow shirts are absolutely disastrous. After 11 matchdays, Wilhelm II has conceded 39 goals, and this is not only the worst result of the season — the club became the third team in Eredivisie history to concede at least 39 goals in the first eleven matches. The recent games have been especially tough: in just four Eredivisie matches, Wilhelm conceded 19 goals — besides the 0:7 against PSV, they also lost 1:6 to Cambuur, 3:2 to Sparta and 1:3 to Utrecht.
Zwolle
1. Zwolle started accumulating points with confidence, but has not yet moved far from relegation
Zwolle began the season irregularly, but recently their results have improved notably: Dennis van der Ree’s team sits in 14th with 11 points and is still two points from the playoff zone. In the last three league matches, Zwolle earned two wins and a draw: the last was a 1:0 win over Den Haag, although the game was not very convincing; before that, a 1:1 draw with Utrecht, and before that, a 4:1 win over Go Ahead Eagles.
2. Mbayo — Zwolle’s attack leader, no new losses in the squad
Zwolle does not have many losses in the squad. Besides the absentees Philip Krasev and Givairo Rahayan, Sherel Floranus is again out with a hamstring injury and, at best, will return to the field at the end of November. Dylan Mbayo remains one of the main creators of the team — in eleven league matches he has recorded four goal assists, and in the last match against Den Haag he scored the winning goal.
3. The coaching change helped Zwolle find stability
Seven points in the first three matches under Dennis van der Ree — a significant progress compared to the start of the season. Under the previous coach, Henry van de Vegt, Zwolle only earned four points in the first eight away games and was in the relegation zone. Now the team looks much more confident, although the cup defeat against OSU slightly ruined the impression — however, for Zwolle it was much more important to stabilize league results, and the new coach is handling this very well.
Approximate lineups
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Delan 24, Tjoe‑A‑On 23, Dekker 83, Lemmens 3, Stam 18, Zarrouk 6, Twigt 32, van Kroy 5, Ter Avest 19, van Aalst 9, Haen 1, Shendelaar 28, Greaves 24, Viergever 3, Aertssen 33, D. van der Haar 37, C. van der Wal 30, Thomas 8, Sommer 7, Namli 11, Mbayo 17, van Hoydonk
Trend bets
In five of the last seven meetings between Wilhelm and Zwolle in the Eredivisie, at least one of the two teams did not score. Bet: OZ — no 2.62.
In five of the last seven matches between Wilhelm and Zwolle in the Eredivisie, no more than two goals were scored. Bet: TM 2.5 for 2.40.
Prediction
Wilhelm II vs Zwolle 06.11.2026 23:00
Wilhelm II, after 11 matchdays, remains last in the Eredivisie, having not won a single game and conceding 39 goals. In the last five away games, the team lost five matches, and the 0:7 defeat to PSV was another illustration of problems in all areas of play. The situation is complicated by the absence of Jaden Slori, who is serving a suspension. Given that the yellow shirts have conceded 19 goals in the last four league matches, it is difficult to expect a reliable defense. However, the coaching change is likely to give the team a boost.
Zwolle, on the other hand, is gradually recovering from the crisis: seven points in three matches under Dennis van der Ree have allowed them to move away from the relegation zone. Dylan Mbayo plays an important role in the attack, with four assists and the winning goal in the last match.
The difference in current form and especially in the quality of play in their goalkeepers is too evident. Zwolle appears to be the clear favourite, and Wilhelm’s defence will probably not be able to contain the visitors for long.
Prediction: 0-2
