Zwolle vs Ajax Prediction 9 August 2026
🔊 Ajax are starting the season with a new manager and a notable squad overhaul. Michel Sanchez, who built a serious project at Girona, has already instilled a bright attacking style in the team - in three official matches, the Amsterdam side have scored 11 goals. Now they take on Zwolle, who last season narrowly avoided relegation after conceding 71 goals. Can the underdogs give the favourites a fight, or will they become the next victim of a new attacking machine?
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 01 March 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 0:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - PEC Zwolle):
- ball possession percentage: 40% vs 60%;
- corner kicks: 12 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams PEC Zwolle and Ajax Amsterdam:
- played 31 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 24, draws - 5;
- number of goals - 21 against 74;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.45, in the 2nd half - 1.61;
- average total goals in the match - 3.06.
Head-to-head statistics Zwolle - Ajax
PEC Zwolle Team Overview
The team finished 15th last season - 9 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses, goal difference 44:71. Only Heracles conceded more. Henry van der Veght stayed in charge but lost key players: centre-forward Thomas Beekink, midfielder Jamiro Monteiro and left winger Kay de Rooij all departed. The main addition is defender Nick Vergeveer. Pre-season was poor: one win, three defeats, including a thrashing by Hannover (0:3) - all goals in the match against the German club came in the second half.
At the start of the season, Zwolle look clear underdogs. In the last championship the team conceded an average of 2.1 goals per match, and against Ajax, who have already scored 11 goals in three competitive matches, that is a serious problem. On top of that, head-to-head statistics are not on the hosts' side. In these circumstances, even home advantage is unlikely to be the decisive factor.
Match Results: PEC Zwolle
Ajax Amsterdam Team Overview
Ajax finished fifth last season (14 wins, 14 draws, 6 losses, goal difference 62:41) and made it into the Conference League through the play-offs. The club underwent major changes in the summer. Head coach Michel Sanchez relies on a high press and quick attacks. The reinforcements are impressive: experienced goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, forwards Tolu Arokodare and Marcos Leonardo, defenders Caio Henrique and Daley Blind, attacking midfielder Julian Brandt.
In the Conference League, Ajax have already beaten Vojvodina and comfortably defeated Shelbourne (3:1) at home. In the first round of the league against one of last season's main relegation candidates, the Amsterdam side intend to announce their ambitions. Their attacking power makes the visitors favourites. The only question is how many goals they will score.
Match Results: Ajax Amsterdam
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 0.68, the guests - 2.39;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.06;
- both teams scored: overall - 13; at the home team's field - 7.
- Ajax Amsterdam have scored under 2.5 goals in 7 of last 8 away games (Eredivisie).
- Ajax Amsterdam have scored under 2.5 goals in last 6 games (Eredivisie).
Prediction on corners
- PEC Zwolle have taken under 3.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against Ajax Amsterdam (Eredivisie).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 31;
- both teams scored all-time - 13 times;
- on the home team’s field - 7 times.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Ajax have already played three official matches and the team looks well-drilled - particularly in attack. In their last match against Shelbourne, xG reached 6.08 with 9 chances created. Zwolle, on the other hand, are only just getting into the season, their pre-season was a disaster, and the defensive problems have not been fixed since last year. Even away from home, Ajax will press and score - they have match sharpness and a new combination of players that is already clicking. On top of that, qualification for the Conference League demands a result, and the team will not ease off. Our main bet is an Ajax win with handicap (-1). Predicted score - 0:2.
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