AZ Alkmaar welcome PEC Zwolle to the AFAS Stadion on Sunday afternoon, looking to add another positive chapter to their rollercoaster season. Read on for our AZ Alkmaar vs Zwolle predictions and more.
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AZ Alkmaar vs Zwolle prediction: Alkmaar to find their winning groove once more
Key Stats
- Zwolle have been in fine attacking form, scoring 11 goals in their last five.
- Though they have failed to keep a clean sheet in six.
- Alkmaar have scored just seven in their last five.
- However, the hosts have lost to Zwolle just once in their last 16 meetings.
Correct score prediction: AZ Alkmaar 3-2 Zwolle
We think AZ will make it two league wins on the spin for the first time this year, with a high-scoring win over their visitors.
Zwolle have scored plenty of late, but have been leaky at the back. AZ may not have been as prolific recently, but they have had a very tough run of games.
Pre-game odds and win probability: AZ strong favourites
- HOME: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
- DRAW: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
- AWAY: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
AZ Alkmaar are this game's expected winner, with their odds of 2/5 implying a 71.4% probability of a victory. Given their record against Zwolle, we agree.
Read more of our latest Eredivisie tips on our football predictions page.
Most recent H2Hs: History backs AZ
AZ have had the upper hand in this fixture in recent years. De Kaasboeren have won three, drawn once and lost once in their last five vs Zwolle.
However, looking at their home form in particular, they are unbeaten in 11.
Netherlands Eredivisie 20/09/24
PEC Zwolle
AZ
Netherlands Eredivisie 20/01/24
AZ
PEC Zwolle
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/09/23
PEC Zwolle
AZ
Europe Friendlies 02/07/22
AZ
PEC Zwolle
Netherlands Eredivisie 10/04/22
PEC Zwolle
AZ
AZ Alkmaar preview: Back on track?
AZ have had plenty of twists and turns this season. Since New Year, they have defeated Ajax and Roma, and won a rare point at PSV. But they have also lost to Sparta Rotterdam and Ferencvaros in dramatic fashion.
Their chase for European football received a boost at the weekend, with a win over Willem II.
We expect AZ to be at near full-strength, after resting players in the midweek KNVB Beker clash with Quick Boys.
Predicted lineup: Zoet (GK), Maikuma, Indi, Penetra, Moller Wolfe, Clasie, Koopmeiners, Addai, Mijnans, Lahdo, Parrott
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
W
FC Groningen
0
AZ
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25
W
Go Ahead Eagles
0
AZ
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/04/25
D
NAC
1
AZ
1
Netherlands Cup 21/04/25
L
Go Ahead Eagles
1 (4)
AZ
1 (2)
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
L
Heracles
1
AZ
0
Zwolle preview: Fine form
PEC Zwolle have had an excellent few weeks. A shock 3-1 win over table-topping PSV has inspired a 4-1 win over Fortuna Sittard and a respectable draw against high-flying Utrecht.
They will feel confident of overturning their dire record against AZ this weekend, though it won't be easy. We expect Zwolle to be unchanged from last time out.
Predicted lineup: Hauptmeijer (GK), Aertsson, Graves, MacNulty, Van der Haar, El Azzouzi, Van den Berg, Mbayo, Monteiro, Krastev, Vente
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
D
Go Ahead Eagles
1
PEC Zwolle
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25
W
NAC
1
PEC Zwolle
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/04/25
L
Feyenoord
4
PEC Zwolle
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
D
FC Twente
1
PEC Zwolle
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
D
Almere City FC
2
PEC Zwolle
2
Player to watch – Dylan Vente
Troy Parrott may be the striker with more headlines, but the hottest number nine coming into this clash is actually Zwolle's Dylan Vente.
The former Feyenoord striker and Surinamese international has been the driving force behind his side's recent results, with five goals in his last three games.