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Netherlands Eredivisie

PEC Zwolle

AZ Alkmaar

Match Events

S. Shoretire

23'

Alexandre Penetra

A. Garcia MacNulty

26'

55'

Mateo Chávez

74'

P. Koopmeiners

Shola Shoretire

90'

S. Shoretire

90'

Preview

PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar: Hosts Seek Home Advantage Against High-Flying AZ

PEC Zwolle face a stern test as they host AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie. While Zwolle have found home comforts, AZ's potent attack and overall league standing present a significant challenge.

This fixture pits Zwolle's improved home resilience against AZ's consistent attacking threat. PEC Zwolle will likely aim to play a compact game at home, trying to frustrate AZ and exploit any defensive lapses with quick transitions. AZ, on the other hand, will look to impose their possession-based style, using their superior passing accuracy and wider attacking play to break down Zwolle's shape. The battle for central midfield control will be crucial, with AZ typically dominating this area.

Team statistics

Netherlands Eredivisie

PEC Zwolle

AZ Alkmaar

Matches played

5 - 5 - 8

Results

8 - 4 - 5

27.8%

Win %

47.1%

1.2

Goals scored

1.9

2.2

Goals conceded

1.6

2.8

Shots on target

6.3

3.1

Shots off target

5.8

2.2

Blocked shots

4.8

41.4

Ball possession

54.1

76.6

Pass accuracy

83.1

10.7

Fouls

10.3

4.4

Goalkeeper saves

3.2

2.1

Yellow cards

2.4

0.2

Red cards

0.1

League averages

Key points

• AZ Alkmaar average 1.9 goals per game overall, compared to PEC Zwolle's 1.2.
• PEC Zwolle have won their last 3 home matches, conceding only 1 goal in total across those games.
• AZ Alkmaar's overall shots on goal per game (6.3) is more than double PEC Zwolle's (2.8).

AI Prediction

AZ Alkmaar's superior attacking statistics and overall league position make them strong favourites. While PEC Zwolle are improved at home, AZ's offensive firepower should prove too much. Both teams have shown a propensity to concede and score, pointing towards an open game with goals at both ends.

AI

Confidence

Pick

Recent Win% (20)
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by amazon

78%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

23%

O/U

43%

BTTS

40%
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by google

70%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

47%

O/U

47%

BTTS

70%
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by google

70%

AWAY

BTTS YES

2.5 OVER

1x2

40%

O/U

63%

BTTS

70%

H2H

Eredivisie H2H 기록입니다.

Match date	Team	Score	Team	O/U 2.5	BTTS
9/24/2025	PEC Zwolle	D 2 - 2 D	AZ Alkmaar HOME	O	Y
2/9/2025	PEC Zwolle	L 0 - 2 W	AZ Alkmaar HOME	U	N
9/20/2024	HOME PEC Zwolle	L 1 - 2 W	AZ Alkmaar	O	Y
1/20/2024	PEC Zwolle	D 2 - 2 D	AZ Alkmaar HOME	O	Y
9/24/2023	HOME PEC Zwolle	L 0 - 3 W	AZ Alkmaar	O	N

Includes records from 2023 onwards.

Team recent

PEC Zwolle

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
AWAY	Twente	1 - 1	D	U	Y	N
AWAY	Excelsior	1 - 2	L	O	Y	N
HOME	Fortuna Sittard	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	Feyenoord	1 - 6	L	O	Y	N
HOME	Heerenveen	2 - 1	W	O	Y	N
AWAY	Groningen	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
HOME	Sparta Rotterdam	1 - 0	W	U	N	N
AWAY	Heracles	2 - 8	L	O	Y	N
HOME	NEC Nijmegen	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N
AWAY	NAC Breda	2 - 2	D	O	Y	N

PEC Zwolle have shown a Jekyll and Hyde tendency this season, with their home form a stark contrast to their struggles on the road. At home, they've managed a respectable win rate, averaging nearly a goal per game and conceding less than their season average. Their last home outing was a dominant 1-0 victory, showcasing a tighter defensive effort and a more focused attack. However, their overall season record paints a picture of a team that concedes too many goals, with a significant number of losses indicating fragility.

AZ Alkmaar

H/A	VS	Score	Results	O/U 2.5	BTTS	Cor 9.5
HOME	FC Volendam	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y
AWAY	Fortuna Sittard	3 - 4	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	GO Ahead Eagles	2 - 2	D	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Twente	0 - 1	L	U	N	N
AWAY	Heerenveen	1 - 3	L	O	Y	Y
HOME	PSV Eindhoven	1 - 5	L	O	Y	N
AWAY	Sparta Rotterdam	1 - 0	W	U	N	Y
HOME	Utrecht	4 - 1	W	O	Y	Y
AWAY	Ajax	2 - 0	W	U	N	N
HOME	Telstar	2 - 1	W	O	Y	Y

AZ Alkmaar arrive as clear favourites, boasting a strong offensive unit that averages nearly two goals per game across the season. Their overall statistics highlight a team that dominates possession and generates a high volume of shots, often testing opposition goalkeepers. While their recent away form has seen a dip with two losses in their last three away matches, their last outing was a high-scoring affair, though they conceded four. AZ's ability to generate chances is undeniable, but their defence has shown occasional vulnerability.

Over

Under

Yes

Odds

1x2

HOME

DRAW

4.75

AWAY

1.5

2.5 OVER/UNDER

OVER

1.5

UNDER

2.5

BTTS

YES

1.67

2.1

Lineups

PEC Zwolle

(4-3-3)

Tom de Graaff

Sherel Floranus

Anselmo Garcia McNulty

Simon Graves

Tristan Gooijer

Zico Buurmeester

Ryan Thomas

Thijs Oosting

Shola Shoretire

Koen Kostons

Younes Namli

Troy Parrott

Isak Steiner Jensen

Sven Mijnans

Weslley Patati

Peer Koopmeiners

Kees Smit

Mateo Chávez

Alexandre Penetra

Wouter Goes

Mees de Wit

Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro

AZ Alkmaar

(4-2-3-1)

Average Player Rating

Injuries / suspensions

PEC Zwolle

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
S. Lagsir	Inactive	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
J. Schendelaar	Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
O. Velanas	Ankle Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
D. Voute	Inactive	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
D. van der Haar	Inactive	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
S. Graves	Illness	Questionable	0 / 2

AZ Alkmaar

Name	Reason	Type	G/A
J. Clasie	Ankle Injury	Missing Fixture	0 / 0
D. Kasius	Injury	Missing Fixture	2 / 2
M. Meerdink	Groin Injury	Missing Fixture	4 / 1

League table

Netherlands Eredivisie

#	Team	Played	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	Form
1	PSV Eindhoven	17	15	1	1	52	21	31	46	WWWWW
2	Feyenoord	17	11	2	4	42	21	21	35	DLWWL
3	Ajax	17	8	6	3	32	22	10	30	DWWWL
4	NEC Nijmegen	17	8	5	4	43	29	14	29	DDWWW
5	Groningen	17	8	3	6	25	22	3	27	DWWLD
6	AZ Alkmaar	16	7	4	5	31	28	3	25	LDLLL
7	Twente	17	6	7	4	26	21	5	25	DWDWD
8	Utrecht	17	6	5	6	28	23	5	23	LDDDD
9	Heerenveen	17	6	5	6	29	26	3	23	WWLLW
10	Sparta Rotterdam	17	7	2	8	18	31	-13	23	WLWLD
11	Fortuna Sittard	17	6	3	8	25	29	-4	21	WLLDD
12	Excelsior	16	6	1	9	16	27	-11	19	WLWWL
13	GO Ahead Eagles	17	4	7	6	26	29	-3	19	DLDDL
14	PEC Zwolle	17	5	4	8	21	38	-17	19	LWLWD
15	Telstar	17	3	6	8	20	27	-7	15	WDDLD
16	FC Volendam	17	3	5	9	19	31	-12	14	LLLLD
17	Heracles	17	4	2	11	26	44	-18	14	LLDDW
18	NAC Breda	17	3	4	10	16	26	-10	13	LDLLL

PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar AI Match Preview, Prediction, Team Stats Comparison, League table

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PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar: Hosts Seek Home Advantage Against High-Flying AZ

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Key points

AI Prediction

H2H

Team recent

PEC Zwolle Team recent

AZ Alkmaar Team recent

Odds

Lineups

PEC Zwolle

AZ Alkmaar

Injuries / suspensions

PEC Zwolle Injuries / suspensions

AZ Alkmaar Injuries / suspensions

League table