An unbeaten Ajax side struggling for consistency welcome seventh-placed PEC Zwolle to the Johan Cruijff Arena in a bid to claim all three points on Saturday, 13 September.
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Ajax vs PEC Zwolle prediction: Hosts to pull through with a victory
Key stats
- Ajax are undefeated in their opening four matches of the new season (W2, D2).
- The hosts have won each of their last three league matches on home soil.
- Zwolle have won six points from a possible nine this Eredivisie season.
- The visitors have kept two clean sheets across their three league outings so far.
Correct score prediction: Ajax 2-1 PEC Zwolle
Ajax began their Eredivisie campaign with a 2-0 win against Telstar and remain unbeaten, though their form has since alternated between victories and draws. Manager John Heitinga will be demanding greater consistency as his side aims to reclaim the league title this season.
Zwolle, meanwhile, saw their two-game winning streak halted just before the international break in a 2-0 loss to Utrecht. Despite that loss, their defensive record remains among the best in the league, with only Feyenoord conceding fewer goals this term so far.
That resilience, however, has historically faltered against Ajax: Zwolle have not kept a clean sheet in this fixture since 2015. With superior offensive quality and home advantage, Ajax are expected to overcome the visitors with a narrow victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies back the Lancers
- HOME: 1/4 (1.25) – 80%
- DRAW: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.6%
- AWAY: 9/1 (10.00) – 10%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ajax have scored six and conceded none in their last three Eredivisie fixtures on home turf. It goes without saying why they are favourites at 1/4 (1.25) odds, which implies a 80% chance of success.
Zwolle have won three consecutive away games in the Dutch top-flight, but Ajax will be their toughest opponents in recent times since Feyenoord beat them 4-0 last season. Henry van der Vegt’s outfit are priced at 9/1 (10.00) – a 10% win probability rate.
One can find all our predictions for today’s games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: 19 meetings without a win for Zwolle
Ajax have won each of their last three H2Hs against Zwolle in Eredivisie, with the visitors winless against the hosts since August 2014 in the Dutch Super Cup.
Netherlands Eredivisie 09/03/25
PEC Zwolle
Ajax
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/11/24
Ajax
PEC Zwolle
Europe Friendlies 05/07/24
Ajax
PEC Zwolle
Netherlands Eredivisie 31/03/24
PEC Zwolle
Ajax
Netherlands Eredivisie 17/12/23
Ajax
PEC Zwolle
Ajax preview: Two potential absences
Ajax come into this clash with two potential absentees: Branco van den Boomen and Aaron Bouwman.
Predicted lineup: Jaros (GK), Rosa, Itakura, Baas, Wijndal, Fitz-Jim, Taylor, Gloukh, Berghuis, Moro & Weghorst
Last five matches:
- FC Volendam 1-1 Ajax (Eredivisie)
- Ajax 2-0 Heracles (Eredivisie)
- Go Ahead Eagles 2-2 Ajax (Eredivisie)
- Ajax 1-2 Telstar (Eredivisie)
- Ajax 2-2 Monaco (Club Friendly)
Zwolle preview: Can they upset the odds?
Henry can der Vegt could miss the services of Odysseus Velanas, Jasper Schendelaar and Tristan Gooijer due to injuries.
Predicted lineup: De Graaf (GK), Aertssen, Jensen, MacNulty, Floranus, Thomas, Monteiro, Mbayo, Oosting, De Rooij & Kostons
Last five matches:
- Zwolle 0-2 Utrecht (Eredivisie)
- Den Haag 3-0 Zwolle (Club Friendly)
- Telstar 0-2 Zwolle (Eredivisie)
- Zwolle 1-0 Twente (Eredivisie)
- Portsmouth 1-0 Zwolle (Club Friendly)
Player to watch: Wout Weghorst
Former Burnley and Manchester United forward Weghorst has made an impressive start to the new Eredivisie season, scoring a brace in the opening fixture against Telstar, before finding the net against Heracles and registering an assist against Volendam last matchday. Although he failed to make the starting eleven for The Netherlands in the international break, expect the 33-year-old marksman to get back into form as Ajax seek to extend their unbeaten domestic form.