Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar prediction 20.09.2024 | Eredivisie
PEC Zwolle
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AZ Alkmaar
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- Competition: Eredivisie
- Date: Friday, 20th September, 2024
- Kickoff: 19:00 UK / 20:00 CEST
- Venue: MAC³PARK Stadion (Zwolle)
Zwolle are one of the weakest clubs in the Eredivisie in the last several seasons. They even spent one season in the second tier but managed to secure an instant return. Last year, they finished 12th with 36 points - seven points away from the danger zone. Over the Summer, they made some moves, and maybe they improved the team, but we do not think they got significantly better, and their primary goal should be to avoid relegation. For now, the season did not start great, as they are in 14th place with just four points in five rounds.
In contrast to Zwolle, AZ Alkmaar is one of the better teams in Eredivisie in the last decade. The last two seasons were pretty similar, as they finished 4th with 65 and 67 points. This year, their goal is surely to finish at least in the top three and give themselves a chance to compete in the Champions League. This season started incredibly for the popular "Kaasboeren" as they are in 2nd place with 13 points in five rounds - just two away from the top spot.
Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar pick: AZ Alkmaar to win and cover the -1 AH spread
Zwolle started the season terribly, with three losses in a row. In the last two, they dominated poor Heracles and then drew against Twente. Pretty much their only good match was against Heracles. Against Feyenoord, which are around AZ's level, Zwolle were totally outplayed and lost 5:1 at home.
On the other hand, AZ Alkmaar were terrific, winning four out of five matches and allowing just one goal in those five matches. Even in a match they drew (0:0) against Groningen, they were a much better team and deserved a win. So, just with a little luck, AZ would be on a five-game winning streak. Also, AZ are coming to this match after a 9:1 win over Heereveen, which marks the biggest win in AZ's history. So, the team's morale will be at an all-time high.
In the previous season at MAC³PARK Stadion in Zwolle, AZ Alkmaar easily won 3:0. Considering all the above, we expect another comfortable win by AZ Alkmaar.
PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar Head to Head (H2H) stats
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AZ Alkmaar
2 : 2
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
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PEC Zwolle
0 : 3
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
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AZ Alkmaar
3 : 1
PEC Zwolle
Club Friendlies 3
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PEC Zwolle
2 : 1
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
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AZ Alkmaar
3 : 2
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
Zwolle team news
After a 1:1 draw against Twente, coach Johnny Jansen spoke to the media. He was very happy with the result, saying they achieved a great point against a good team. The coach was especially satisfied with their defensive performance.
The team should have no new injuries, but Braydon Marvin Manu, Samir Lagsir, and Tristan Gooijer, who missed the previous games with injuries, will remain sidelined.
Last matches of PEC Zwolle
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Twente
1 : 1
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
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PEC Zwolle
3 : 0
Heracles Almelo
Eredivisie
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NEC Nijmegen
1 : 0
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
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PEC Zwolle
1 : 5
Feyenoord
Eredivisie
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Utrecht
1 : 0
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie
PEC Zwolle lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Jasper Schendelaar
Defenders
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2
Sherel Floranus
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28
Simon Graves
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4
Anselmo Garcia MacNulty
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33
Damian van der Haar
Midfielders
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6
Anouar El Azzouzi
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35
Jamiro Monteiro
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10
Davy Van Den Berg
Forwards
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18
Odysseus Velanas
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9
Dylan Vente
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50
Filip Krastev
AZ Alkmaar team news
After a record-breaking 9:1 win over Heerenveen, striker Troy Parrot spoke to the media. The striker scored four goals and said it was a special feeling and that they played an amazing game. Parrot said they pressed Heerenveen well and forced them to make mistakes, which they eventually capitalized on.
Mees de Wit, Bruno Martins Indi, and Sem Westerveld, who missed the previous games, should remain sidelined with their injuries.
Last matches of AZ Alkmaar
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AZ Alkmaar
9 : 1
Heerenveen
Eredivisie
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RKC Waalwijk
0 : 3
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
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FC Groningen
0 : 0
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
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AZ Alkmaar
1 : 0
NEC Nijmegen
Eredivisie
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Almere City
0 : 1
AZ Alkmaar
Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Rome-Jayden Owusu-Oduro
Defenders
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16
Seiya Maikuma
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3
Wouter Goes
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5
Penetra
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18
David Moller Wolfe
Midfielders
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11
Ibrahim Sadiq
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10
Sven Mijnans
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6
Peer Koopmeiners
Forwards
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8
Jordy Clasie
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9
Troy Parrott
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7
Ruben van Bommel
5 Reasons why AZ Alkmaar should win and cover the -1 AH spread
- Zwolle lost three of five games this season
- AZ Alkmaar won 13 points in the first five matches
- AZ Alkmaar allowed just one goal in the first five rounds
- AZ just won 9:1 against Heerenveen in the previous game
- AZ Alkmaar won the previous h2h game at Zwolle 3:0
Main prediction PEC Zwolle - AZ Alkmaar
AH2 (-1)
Best Odds:
22Bet
1.69
Additional predictions
PEC Zwolle & AZ Alkmaar current standing in Eredivisie
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 20 - 3 | +17 | 15 |
| 2 | AZ | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 14 - 1 | +13 | 13 |
| 3 | FC Utrecht | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 - 3 | +3 | 10 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 - 5 | +4 | 9 |
| 5 | Willem II | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 - 4 | +4 | 8 |
| 6 | FC Twente | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 - 5 | +2 | 8 |
| 7 | Ajax | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 - 2 | +5 | 6 |
| 8 | Feyenoord | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 9 - 5 | +4 | 6 |
| 9 | Sparta Rotterdam | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 10 | NEC | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 - 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 11 | Fortuna Sittard | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 - 9 | -4 | 6 |
| 12 | Go Ahead Eagles | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 4 - 8 | -4 | 6 |
| 13 | NAC Breda | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5 - 11 | -6 | 6 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 - 8 | -3 | 4 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 - 13 | -7 | 4 |
| 16 | Heracles Almelo | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 - 7 | -5 | 3 |
| 17 | Almere City | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 - 12 | -10 | 2 |
| 18 | RKC Waalwijk | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 - 15 | -13 | 0 |