Willem II–Zwolle feels like a coaching-reset match, but the real test is what happens after Willem II push forward. Jurgen Streppel is back for his first home game, and PEC have been working under interim Dennis van der Ree. Zwolle generated 24 shots against Den Haag with only 34% of the ball; Willem II, meanwhile, allowed PSV 15 shots from inside the box. A louder home crowd may bring energy, but I’ll be watching the cover behind Willem II’s attacks.
[NOS reported Streppel’s appointment on October 28](https://nos.nl/artikel/2637090-willem-ii-stelt-nieuwe-trainer-aan-streppel-keert-na-tien-jaar-terug-in-tilburg). VoetbalPrimeur reported Van der Ree’s interim role on October 24, and [Willem II said on November 5 that the stadium was nearly sold out](https://www.willem-ii.nl/artikel/supportersinfo-willem-ii-pec-zwolle-1). Our final stat records have Zwolle’s 24 shots and 13 from inside the box against Den Haag; PSV’s 20 shots included 15 from inside the box against Willem II. Those matches do not decide this one, but they make the space after Willem II lose possession worth watching.
