Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar prediction 20.09.2024 | Eredivisie

• 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.