PEC Zwolle vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PEC Zwolle vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at MAC3PARK Stadion.
- PEC Zwolle 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Assistant 1 Stefan de Groot (Netherlands)
- Assistant 2 Charles Schaap
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | AFC Ajax | H | 0–1 | L |
| 02 Mar | Heracles Almelo | A | 2–4 | L |
| 16 Feb | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 09 Feb | AZ | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Feb | FC Utrecht | H | 3–3 | D |
| 26 Jan | Fortuna Sittard | A | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Mar | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Almere City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Feb | Royale Union Saint-Gilloise | H | 1–2 | L |
| 16 Feb | Heracles Almelo | H | 4–0 | W |
Season Stats
| PEC Zwolle | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #2 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
46%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
62%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
PEC Zwolle are 11th (0 pts). AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at MAC3PARK Stadion. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Filip Krastev has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 7 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' PEC Zwolle is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Brian Brobbey is replaced by Bertrand Traore.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. PEC Zwolle in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past AFC Ajax's compact 4-3-3.
- 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 32' Ryan Thomas picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 37' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dylan Mbayo, as he is very good at scoring at MAC3PARK Stadion with 4 goals in the last 3 games.
- 42' Bertrand Traore is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for PEC Zwolle tonight.
- 47' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 47 minutes.
- 52' PEC Zwolle are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against AFC Ajax's 4-3-3 shape.
- 55' PEC Zwolle make a change. Ryan Thomas trudges off to be replaced by Nick Fichtinger on 55 minutes.
- 60' PEC Zwolle is showing some good football. However, PEC Zwolle are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 61' GOAL! Kenneth Taylor fires home to make it 0-1!
- 66' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 70' It is a substitution in AFC Ajax team. Mika Godts is replaced by Jordan Henderson on 70 minute.
- 72' The crowd applauds Dylan Mbayo as he leaves the pitch. Odysseus Velanas steps in for PEC Zwolle.
- 74' PEC Zwolle ring the changes. Davy van den Berg has done his job and it is now time for Kaj de Rooij to step up.
- 79' AFC Ajax fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Thomas Buitink. He replaces Nick Fichtinger on 80 minute.
- 84' The supporters are chanting for Branco van den Boomen. He replaces Kenneth Taylor on 84 minute.
- 89' Simon Graves has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- AFC Ajax celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
PEC Zwolle Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
30
Ryan Thomas ↓ Nick Fichtinger 55'
- 1
- 9
- 50
-
11
Dylan Mbayo ↓ Odysseus Velanas 72'
- 4
- 10
- 3
- 6
- 33
- 28
Bench
-
18
Odysseus Velanas ↑ 72'
- 29
- 40
- 25
- 2
- 23
- 5
-
22
Kaj de Rooij ↑ 74'
-
34
Nick Fichtinger ↑ 55'
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 23
- 37
- 8
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↓ Bertrand Traore 15'
- 28
- 15
- 16
- 4
-
11
Mika Godts ↓ Jordan Henderson 70'
- 3
- 31
Bench
-
6
Jordan Henderson ↑ 70'
-
20
Bertrand Traore ↑ 15'
- 24
- 12
-
21
Branco van den Boomen ↑ 84'
- 13
- 51
-
17
Oliver Edvardsen ↑ 70'
- 2
- 36
- 59
- 63
Coach
Francesco Farioli
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
4 / 4
0.3
PEC Zwolle xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 88% + AFC Ajax or Draw 84%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.14
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 1.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 2.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 3.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
PEC Zwolle or Draw
55%
Draw or AFC Ajax
84%
PEC Zwolle or AFC Ajax
61%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
34.7%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
10.4%
1 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
3.8%
0 – 3
2.9%
2 – 1
1.2%
1 – 3
1.2%
2 – 0
1.1%
2 – 2
0.7%
0 – 4
0.6%
Asian Handicap — PEC Zwolle
| Handicap | PEC Zwolle covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 99% |
| -1.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -1 | 1% | 9% | 89% |
| -0.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| +0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +1 | 55% | 29% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 12% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
PEC Zwolle keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.