PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: January 17th, 2026 | MAC³PARK stadion | Eredevise| 17:45 GMT

In the next matchday of the 2025/26 Eredivisie season, AZ Alkmaar will travel to face PEC Zwolle.

The two sides have had contrasting results this season, and currently sit on opposite sides of the table.

Key Betting Tip: AZ Alkmaar to win @1.60 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

PEC Zwolle Predicted XI: De Graaff, Gooijer, Graves, MacNulty, Floranus, Thomas, Buurmeester, Shoretire, Oosting, de Rooij, Kostons

AZ Alkmaar Predicted XI: Owusu-Oduro, de Wit, Goes, Penetra, Chavez, Koopmeiners, Smit, Pinto, Mijnans, Jensen, Parrott

PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar Current League Standings

So far this season, PEC Zwolle have played 18 games and sit on just 20 points in 13th place. They have had a torrid time defending this season, conceding 39 goals the second most in the league.

AZ Alkmaar, however, are on fine form. They have played one game less than PEC Zwolle, yet they sit 5th in the league on 28 points. Whilst they are not in a title race—they sit 21 points behind PSV—they are definitely in with a chance of qualifying for the next edition of the Champions League.

PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar Head-to-Head Timeline

The two Dutch sides have faced off against each other 73times in their history. AZ Alkmaar have won 35, PEC Zwolle have won 13, and they have drawn 25 times.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

03/12/2025 – PEC Zwolle 1–3 AZ Alkmaar (KNVB Cup)

24/09/2025 – AZ Alkmaar 2–2 PEC Zwolle (Eredivisie)

09/02/2025 – AZ Alkmaar 2–0 PEC Zwolle (Eredivisie)

20/09/2024 – PEC Zwolle 1–2 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie)

20/01/2024 – AZ Alkmaar 2–2 PEC Zwolle (Eredivisie)

Whilst AZ Alkmaar have not dominated the past five games between the two Dutch sides, there is no doubt that AZ have been the better side. In the five matchups, there have been two draws, and AZ have won thrice.

PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar Matches Analysis

PEC Zwolle Last 5 Matches:

10/01/2026 – Twente 1–1 PEC Zwolle (Eredivisie)

20/12/2025 – Excelsior 2–1 PEC Zwolle (Eredivisie)

13/12/2025 – PEC Zwolle 1–0 Fortuna Sittard (Eredivisie)

06/12/2025 – Feyenoord 6–1 PEC Zwolle (Eredivisie)

03/12/2025 – PEC Zwolle 1–3 AZ Alkmaar (KNVB Cup)

In PEC Zwolle’s past five matches, they have not performed well at all. They have had moments of success, a win against Fortuna Sittard and a draw in their most recent match against FC Twente, but in their remaining three matches, they have lost all games.

AZ Alkmaar Last 5 Matches:

13/01/2026 – AZ Alkmaar 6–0 Ajax (Eredivisie)

10/01/2026 – AZ Alkmaar 1–0 FC Volendam (KNVB Cup)

21/12/2025 – Fortuna Sittard 4–3 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie)

18/12/2025 – AZ Alkmaar 0–0 Jagiellonia Białystok (UEFA Conference League)

11/12/2025 – Drita 0–3 AZ Alkmaar (UEFA Conference League)

AZ Alkmaar have had a much better past five matches. They did drop points against Jagiellonia Białystok in the UEFA Conference League and suffered a disappointing loss to Fortuna Sittard, but they have won all three remaining matches, including an emphatic 6-0 win against Ajax in the KNVB Cup.

PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with 68% confidence in both teams to score. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Football Park’s best tip: AZ Alkmaar to win @1.60 our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted both teams to score in this fixture.

Key Players to Watch: PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar

Koen Kostons (PEC Zwolle) – Since joining PEC Zwolle this summer from German side S.C. Paderborn, Koen Kostons has been on fire for the Dutch side. This season, he has scored nine goals in 19 games.

Troy Parrott (AZ Alkmaar) – What can I say about Troy Parrott? As an Irishman, his five goals across two matches against Hungary and Portugal were one of my highest peaks as a football fan. So far this season, he has 19 goals in 24 games.

PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar Match Facts

Referee: Information not available

Stadium: The building for the MAC³PARK stadium started in 2007, before finally opening in 2009. It currently holds 14,000 people exactly. A stadium with a squared 3 in the name? Strange, but looks interesting.