Our PEC Zwolle vs AZ Prediction: 1-1
PEC Zwolle vs AZ in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 17:45 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This PEC Zwolle vs AZ prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
PEC Zwolle's Last Match – FC Twente vs PEC Zwolle
PEC Zwolle will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Netherlands Eredivisie share of the spoils with FC Twente on January 10. In that match, PEC Zwolle recorded 36% possession, attempting 2 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Twente | 64% | 15 (8) | 2.06 | 95 |
 PEC Zwolle | 36% | 2 (2) | 0.39 | 20 |
AZ's Last Match – AZ vs Ajax
Determined to maintain their recent success, AZ must win following their 6-0 Netherlands Cup victory against Ajax on January 14. In that match, AZ saw 39% of the ball and created 17 goal attempts, with 14 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 AZ | 39% | 17 (14) | - | 54 |
 Ajax | 61% | 3 (2) | - | 43 |
PEC Zwolle vs AZ Stats
Key Stats
| PEC Zwolle | AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.57 | Attacking Strength | 1.16 |
| 0.87 | Defence Strength | 0.86 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
PEC Zwolle are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per match, while AZ average 2.1 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
PEC Zwolle 16-24
AZ 21-11
What are the odds for this match?
PEC Zwolle to win: @6
Draw: @4.5
AZ to win: @1.533
Lineups
PEC Zwolle (4-2-3-1) : Tom de Graaff de Graaff, Tristan Gooijer, Simon Graves, Anselmo Garcia MacNulty, Sherel Floranus, Thijs Oosting, Ryan Thomas, Zico Buurmeester, Younes Namli, Koen Kostons, Shola Shoretire
AZ (4-3-3) : Rome Jayden Owusu Oduro, Mees De Wit, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mateo Chavez, Sven Mijnans, Peer Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Weslley Patati, Troy Parrott, Isak Jensen
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