December 14th features a match where PEC Zwolle hosts MVV Maastricht at Mac³park Stadion in a clash of the KNVB Beker. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cool day, with daytime temperatures of only 6 degrees, making for an unpleasant day. In their last match, PEC Zwolle recorded a 1-1 draw against FC Groningen. De Wit struck first for PEC Zwolle in the 14th minute on a feed from van den Belt, then van den Belt tied it up for FC Groningen on an own goal in the 75th minute earning FC Groningen at least a draw. They’re hoping to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 6 points in their last 10 matches, while in their last match, MVV Maastricht recorded a 1-2 loss against Excelsior. Thijs Dallinga scored the first goal for Excelsior in the 21st minute, then Thijs Dallinga added another in the 50th minute. MVV Maastricht is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season.
Both Sven Blummel and Mitchy Ntelo have been the hottest scorers for MVV Maastricht in the last 5 each having scored 2 goals. De Wit has been the most prolific scorer on PEC Zwolle in his last 5 matches with 3 goals.