AZ Alkmaar vs PEC Zwolle – Eredivisie | Date: Saturday, 20 January 2024 | Kick-off: 20:00 CET | Venue: AFAS Stadion (Alkmaar)
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AZ Alkmaar are undefeated against PEC Zwolle at home (Eredivisie) in their last 15 matches. They have won 10 games, and 5 games ended in a draw.
Moreover, this season at home games, AZ Alkmaar had six wins, one tie, and two defeats in nine league fixtures. Meanwhile, PEC Zwolle have three wins, two ties, and three defeats on the road this season in league fixtures.
We say that AZ Alkmaar will beat PEC Zwolle 2:1.
Prediction: AZ Alkmaar to win
Evangelos Pavlidis’ efforts have been crucial for AZ Alkmaar this season. The Greek forward scored 18 goals, the second most among the league’s top scorers in 2023/2024.
Betting Tip: Evangelos Pavlidis to score
AZ Alkmaar will take on PEC Zwolle this Saturday with the hope of returning to winning ways.
AZ suffered a defeat last weekend against Twente (1:2) in the league match. That was the second loss in a row in the Eredivisie.
They sit in fourth place with 33 points through 17 games.
Moreover, AZ Alkmaar reached the Dutch Cup quarterfinals this midweek, but they struggled against the amateur side Quick Boys.
Pascal Jansen’s team needed penalties to progress to the next round (3:3, won after a match penalty shootout).
On the other hand, PEC Zwolle played out a 2:2 draw against Heerenveen last week, extending their winless streak to three matches in the league (D2, L1).
With 19 points, they sit in 10th place.
AZ Alkmaar: Ryan; Sugawara, Bazoer, Penetra, Wolfe, Mijnans, Clasie, Poku, de Wit, van Brederode, Pavlidis
PEC Zwolle: Schendelaar, Czyborra, Lam, Kersten, van Polen, Reijnders, Van Den Berg, Buurmeester, Namli, Thy, Druijf
TV Channel: Astro