Ajax Amsterdam vs PEC Zwolle Prediction: The Amsterdammers Have Been Relentless In This Fixture

Ajax Amsterdam will welcome PEC Zwolle to the Johan Cruijff ArenA in the 16th round of the Eredivisie.

Ajax Amsterdam have been relentless in this fixture, asserting their dominance tenfold over PEC Zwolle. With thirteen consecutive wins, the home side will be aiming for a commanding win that'll see their winning run extended to fourteen matches.

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between Ajax Amsterdam vs. PEC Zwolle, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Ajax Amsterdam

Form: WWWWD

In their latest match, Ajax Amsterdam managed to defeat AEK Athens 3-1 at home on the last match day of the Europa League group stage campaign, and despite finishing third in Group B, they secured their place in the Europa Conference League knockout round play-offs.

Prior to that, the Amsterdammers beat Sparta Rotterdam 2-1 at home in the fifteenth round of the Eredivisie, bringing their winning run to four matches. Despite a mediocre managerial CV, John van 't Schip's appointment as interim manager has been highly beneficial in recent weeks, winning six of their last seven matches, not to mention that they are currently on a seven-match unbeaten run.

With 24 points collected from 15 matches played, Ajax Amsterdam sit fifth in the Eredivisie standings, two points ahead of the sixth-placed Go Ahead Eagles and nine points behind a European football spot.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Ramaj; Gaaei, Sutalo, Hato, Sosa; Hlynsson, Tahirovic, Taylor; Berghuis, Akpom, Forbs

PEC Zwolle

Form: LWLLW

PEC Zwolle, on the other hand, has no European football adventures to report on; however, they did have a chance to clinch silverware this season if it weren't for their 1-0 flop against Amsterdamsche FC in the first round of the KNVB beker on November 1st.

Their latest match in the league was a disappointing 3-1 defeat at the hands of NEC Nijmegen at home, although this follows a morale-boosting 5-0 away win over FC Volendam. PEC Zwolle have won two of their last six league matches (L3 D1) and will be in need of a win in this one to reignite their confidence.

With 17 points collected from 15 matches played, PEC Zwolle occupy the 11th spot in the Eredivisie standings, one point ahead of 12th-placed Excelsior and 13th-placed FC Utrecht and two points adrift of ninth place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Schendelaar; Reijnders, Kersten, Lam, MacNulty; Buurmeester, Van den Berg; Namli, Druijf, Velanas; Thy

Match Facts

• Ajax Amsterdam are currently on a four-match winning streak when playing at home in the Eredivisie.
• PEC Zwolle have failed to score in four successive matches when playing against Ajax Amsterdam.
• Ajax Amsterdam averages 2.57 goals per game when playing at home, and PEC Zwolle averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 25 meetings, Ajax Amsterdam have won 20 times, PEC Zwolle have won 2 times, and there have been 3 draws, with the goal difference being 63-17 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam.

Expert Betting Tips

Ajax Amsterdam's relentless form is expected to shine through here, with their name already jotted down in the winning column as they take on a side that is particularly struggling away from home this season.

With a four-match winning streak at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, we expect the Amsterdammers to secure their fifth consecutive win comfortably, although we also see the away side getting their name on the scoresheet here.

• Result/Both Teams To Score - Ajax/Yes for 2.37
• Handicap 1 (-1.5) for 1.71
• 2nd Half Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.80