PEC Zwolle vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PEC Zwolle vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at MAC3PARK Stadion.
- PEC Zwolle 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 12 games · 25 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee J. van der Laan
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Erik Kleinjan
- Referee Roy de Nas
- Referee Thomas Krijt
8 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 19.9 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | AFC Ajax | H | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Aug | Willem II Tilburg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Aug | NEC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Aug | SBV Vitesse | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 May | FC Groningen | H | 1–0 | W |
| 13 May | PSV | A | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep | PEC Zwolle | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | SBV Vitesse | H | 5–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | FC Twente '65 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Aug | NEC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 16 May | SBV Vitesse | A | 3–1 | W |
| 13 May | VVV Venlo | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| PEC Zwolle | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #13 | Position | #3 |
| 12 | Points | 25 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 3 / 6 | W / D / L | 7 / 4 / 1 |
| 13 | Scored | 32 |
| 24 | Conceded | 15 |
| -11 | GD | +17 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 2.08 |
| 25% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
PEC Zwolle this season
PEC Zwolle this season
25%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
PEC Zwolle are 13th (12 pts). AFC Ajax are 3rd (25 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
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
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
Top Scorers (This Season)
PEC Zwolle
| Koen Kostons | 4 G |
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' PEC Zwolle have kicked off against AFC Ajax. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering PEC Zwolle that had 244 games and scored 272 goals.
- 10' PEC Zwolle currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Art Langeler will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both PEC Zwolle and AFC Ajax are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Art Langeler might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 26' Antony picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 29' Magnificent from Sebastien Haller! That is 100 goals in 525 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 34' PEC Zwolle are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AFC Ajax's shape.
- 39' Daishawn Redan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 44' It is a cagey affair so far. PEC Zwolle in their trying to find a way past AFC Ajax's compact .
- 46' The AFC Ajax manager makes a substitution. Antony departs to be replaced by David Neres.
- 49' That is a Yellow card for PEC Zwolle. Daishawn Redan will be fuming at that decision.
- 51' Ryan Gravenberch is having his name booked by the referee on 51.
- 56' PEC Zwolle are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 61' AFC Ajax are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 66' The home supporters are growing impatient. PEC Zwolle must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 67' Sebastien Haller does the damage! The net is bulging and AFC Ajax surge ahead!
- 68' Time for substitution for PEC Zwolle. Daishawn Redan is replaced by Chardi Landu.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Gervane Kastaneer. He replaces Slobodan Tedic on 69 minute.
- 74' A quiet spell here at MAC3PARK Stadion. AFC Ajax seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 78' A moment of madness from Noussair Mazraoui on 78 minutes earns him a Yellow card. AFC Ajax will be frustrated.
- 82' The crowd applauds Steven Berghuis as he leaves the pitch. Mohammed Daramy steps in for AFC Ajax.
- 87' Both keepers have barely been tested. PEC Zwolle and AFC Ajax are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-2.
Lineups
PEC Zwolle Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 1
- 5
- 2
- 20
- 23
- 15
- 9
-
19
Daishawn Redan ↓ Chardi Landu 68'
- 3
- 34
Bench
-
7
Gervane Kastaneer ↑ 68'
- 16
- 40
- 4
- 27
- 21
-
45
Chardi Landu ↑ 68'
Coach
Art Langeler
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Antony ↓ David Neres 46'
- 32
- 10
- 12
- 17
- 8
- 23
- 22
- 4
- 2
- 15
Bench
- 19
-
7
David Neres ↑ 46'
- 3
- 9
-
18
Mohammed Daramy ↑ 82'
- 25
- 26
- –
- –
- 51
Coach
Erik ten Hag
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
PEC Zwolle Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.65
PEC Zwolle xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.38
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax to win 69% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
PEC Zwolle or Draw
31%
Draw or AFC Ajax
88%
PEC Zwolle or AFC Ajax
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
11.3%
0 – 3
10.4%
1 – 2
8.6%
1 – 1
8.1%
1 – 3
6.8%
0 – 0
6.3%
0 – 4
6.2%
1 – 4
4.1%
0 – 5
3%
2 – 2
2.8%
1 – 0
2.6%
Asian Handicap — PEC Zwolle
| Handicap | PEC Zwolle covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -0.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| +0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +1 | 25% | 23% | 52% |
| +1.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +2 | 48% | 22% | 30% |
| +2.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
Clean Sheet
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
52%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

