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 12 games · 25 pts (2026/27)
- PEC Zwolle 12 games · 12 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 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #13 |
| 25 | Points | 12 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 7 / 4 / 1 | W / D / L | 3 / 3 / 6 |
| 32 | Scored | 13 |
| 15 | Conceded | 24 |
| +17 | GD | -11 |
| 2.08 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 58% | Win % | 25% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
17%
Clean Sheets
PEC Zwolle this season
PEC Zwolle this season
AFC Ajax are 3rd (25 pts). PEC Zwolle are 13th (12 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
3/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
8/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
8/1
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
PEC Zwolle
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/5
31-45
2/3
46-60
3/1
61-75
3/5
76+
2/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
AFC Ajax
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 7 G | 1 A |
| Julian Brandt | 6 G | 2 A |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jorthy Mokio | 3 G | 1 A |
| Kasper Dolberg | 2 G | 2 A |
PEC Zwolle
| Koen Kostons | 4 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' AFC Ajax have kicked off against PEC Zwolle. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Netherlands international Mees De Wit has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AFC Ajax that had 488 games and scored 838 goals.
- 25' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 30' GOAL! Dusan Tadic scores on 30.
- 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 45' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 50' PEC Zwolle fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 51' Davy Klaassen is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 3 goals this season for the .
- 56' PEC Zwolle is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 58' The supporters are chanting for Steven Berghuis. He replaces Mohammed Kudus on 58 minute.
- 63' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 67' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Youri Regeer is replaced by Devyne Rensch.
- 69' Time for substitution for PEC Zwolle. Gervane Kastaneer is replaced by Rav van den Berg.
- 74' Kenneth Paal has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 79' PEC Zwolle have won 265 goals from 240 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 80' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Davy Klaassen makes it 3-0.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Brian Brobbey. He replaces Sebastien Haller on 81 minute.
- 82' Another substitution for AFC Ajax to replace Kenneth Taylor by Edson Alvarez on 82 minute.
- 87' The whistle greets Kenneth Paal as he departs to be replaced by Rico Strieder.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Dusan Tadic | 3 |
| Brian Brobbey | 3 |
| David Neres | 3 |
| Quincy Promes | 3 |
| Lasse Schone | 2 |
| Sebastien Haller | 2 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.77
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.66
PEC Zwolle xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax to win 77% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.43
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
92%
Draw or PEC Zwolle
23%
AFC Ajax or PEC Zwolle
85%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.5%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
9%
2 – 1
8%
4 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
7.3%
1 – 1
6.5%
4 – 1
5.1%
0 – 0
4.5%
5 – 0
4.3%
5 – 1
2.9%
2 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | PEC Zwolle covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -2 | 38% | 22% | 40% |
| -1.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| -1 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| -0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +0.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +1 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
52%
✓
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.