AFC Ajax vs PEC Zwolle, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Ajax vs PEC Zwolle — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- AFC Ajax 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- PEC Zwolle 1 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Erwin Zeinstra
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
- Referee Frank Jansen
- Referee Freek Vandeursen
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | PEC Zwolle | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | NEC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | FC Groningen | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Mar | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr | AFC Ajax | A | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Apr | RKC Waalwijk | A | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Apr | AZ | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Mar | FC Twente '65 | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| AFC Ajax | PEC Zwolle | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #15 |
| 3 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| 2 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 2 |
| +2 | GD | -2 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
0%
Clean Sheets
PEC Zwolle this season
PEC Zwolle this season
AFC Ajax are 7th (3 pts). PEC Zwolle are 15th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: AFC Ajax gets underway.
- 5' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both AFC Ajax and PEC Zwolle are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 10' Mees De Wit has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 25' PEC Zwolle are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' What a moment for Dusan Tadic! That strike on 30 puts his side firmly in control.
- 35' Netherlands international Thomas Beelen has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 40' Yuta Nakayama, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 45' AFC Ajax seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 50' AFC Ajax are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined PEC Zwolle backline.
- 51' GOAL! Davy Klaassen scores on 51.
- 56' With 0 assists to his name this season, Youri Regeer is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AFC Ajax.
- 58' The AFC Ajax bench stirs into life. Mohammed Kudus is withdrawn and Steven Berghuis gets his opportunity.
- 63' It looks like no one’s ball. AFC Ajax is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 67' Fresh legs for AFC Ajax! Devyne Rensch comes on to replace Youri Regeer.
- 69' It is a substitution in PEC Zwolle team. Gervane Kastaneer is replaced by Rav van den Berg on 69 minute.
- 74' The home supporters are growing impatient. AFC Ajax must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 79' Both keepers have barely been tested. AFC Ajax and PEC Zwolle are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 80' A stunning finish from Davy Klaassen — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 81' A change in the AFC Ajax ranks — Sebastien Haller exits the field as Brian Brobbey enters on 81.
- 82' Kenneth Taylor makes way for Edson Alvarez at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 87' A tactical swap from PEC Zwolle — Rico Strieder on, Kenneth Paal off on 87 minutes.
- Full Time. AFC Ajax beats PEC Zwolle
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 1
- 31
- 10
- 17
- 8
- 22
- 20
- 2
-
25
Kenneth Taylor ↓ Edson Alvarez 82'
-
44
Youri Regeer ↓ Devyne Rensch 67'
Bench
-
23
Steven Berghuis ↑ 58'
-
4
Edson Alvarez ↑ 82'
- 27
- –
- 16
-
15
Devyne Rensch ↑ 67'
-
18
Brian Brobbey ↑ 81'
- –
- 33
- –
- –
Coach
Erik ten Hag
PEC Zwolle Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Pelle Clement ↓ Thomas Beelen 87'
- 7
- 1
-
5
Kenneth Paal ↓ Rico Strieder 87'
- 2
- 20
- 21
- 4
- 19
- 45
- 34
Bench
- 16
-
13
Rico Strieder ↑ 87'
- 30
- 40
- 23
- 31
- 9
-
33
Rav van den Berg ↑ 69'
- 22
- 32
-
36
Thomas Beelen ↑ 87'
Coach
Dick Schreuder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| David Neres | 3 |
| Quincy Promes | 3 |
| Dusan Tadic | 3 |
| Brian Brobbey | 3 |
| Lennart Thy | 2 |
| Chuba Akpom | 2 |
| Lasse Schone | 2 |
| Sebastien Haller | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.59
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.33
PEC Zwolle xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax to win 80% + Under — clean sheet likely 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.92
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
94%
Draw or PEC Zwolle
20%
AFC Ajax or PEC Zwolle
86%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
18%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
14.3%
4 – 0
9.7%
0 – 0
6.7%
2 – 1
5.7%
5 – 0
5.1%
3 – 1
5.1%
1 – 1
4.8%
4 – 1
3.4%
6 – 0
2.3%
5 – 1
1.9%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | PEC Zwolle covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -2 | 40% | 24% | 36% |
| -1.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| -1 | 64% | 21% | 15% |
| -0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +0.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +1 | 97% | 2% | 0% |
| +1.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2 | 100% | — | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
72%
✓
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.