PEC Zwolle vs Ajax Amsterdam Prediction: The Amsterdammers Can't Afford To Drop Points

PEC Zwolle will welcome Ajax Amsterdam to the MAC³PARK Stadion in the 27th round of the Eredivisie. 

Ajax Amsterdam will be aiming to get back to winning ways after going four matches without a win across all competitions. This has seen the point gap between them and the Europa League qualifier spot widen to eight points, and dropping points from now on could hinder their chances of clinching that spot. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

PEC Zwolle

Form: LDLLL

PEC Zwolle has been down in the dumps in the league lately. Zwolle are winless in their last six league matches, and this has seen the point gap between them and the relegation play-offs narrowed down to a mere six points. 

Before the international break, a 3-1 loss to Fortuna Sittard in their own backyard extended their winless run to three matches (L2 D1). However, their problems at the MAC³PARK Stadion go beyond that, as they have won one of their last seven matches (L4 D2) and could likely struggle for a favorable outcome in this one even against a floundering Ajax Amsterdam. 

With 28 points accumulated from 26 matches played, PEC Zwolle currently sits in thirteenth place in the Eredivisie standings, two places above the relegation play-offs and three points adrift of tenth-placed Sparta Rotterdam. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Schendelaar; Polen, Kersten, Lam, McNulty; Azzouzi, Van den Berg; Water, Thy, Velanas; Vellios

Ajax Amsterdam

Form: DDWLD

The 2021-22 champions have had a challenging season and are now uncertain about their pursuit of a top-four finish as they are a massive eight points adrift of fourth-placed AZ Alkmaar. 

Before the international break, the Amsterdammers were only able to secure a point in their match against Sparta Rotterdam, playing out a dramatic 2-2 draw away from home. However, despite maintaining a two-match unbeaten run in the league, this has seen them fail to win any of their last four matches across all competitions (L1, D3).

With 41 points accumulated from 26 matches played, Ajax Amsterdam currently sits in fifth place in the Eredivisie standings and has maintained a two-point lead over sixth-placed NEC Nijmegen. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Ramaj; Rensch, Medic, Hato; Gaaei, Henderson, Van Boomen, Sosa; Bergwijn, Taylor; Akpom

Match Facts

• PEC Zwolle is currently on a three-match winless run when playing at home in the Eredivisie.
• Ajax Amsterdam has gone four matches without a win across all competitions.
• PEC Zwolle averages 0.92 goals per game when playing at home, and Ajax Amsterdam averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 26 meetings, PEC Zwolle have won 2 times, Ajax Amsterdam have won 20 times, and there have been 4 draws, with the goal difference being 65-19 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam. 

Expert Betting Tips

PEC Zwolle have been in poor form lately, going without a win in their last six matches, not to mention their erratic form at home, where they have notched one win in seven games. Ajax Amsterdam, on the other hand, find themselves in the same boat as their opponents in this impending encounter, as they've seen a decline in form too, securing two wins in their last eleven matches. However, despite that, they still remain the better side on paper. 

Considering Ajax Amsterdam's track record of winning seven consecutive away matches in this fixture, it's unlikely that they will falter this time. Therefore, we anticipate backing them in the full-time market to clinch a hard-earned victory.

• W2 for 1.72
• Result/Both Teams To Score - Ajax Amsterdam/Yes for 3.00
• Goals - Over 3.5 for 2.25