AZ Alkmaar vs PEC Zwolle Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Sep 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs PEC Zwolle

AZ Alkmaar host PEC Zwolle in this Dutch Eredivisie game at AFAS Stadion, with kick-off set for 14:00 on Wednesday 24 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

AZ and PEC both look capable of scoring when it comes to this contest, with readers recommended to visit the Both Teams to Score market and wager BTTS Yes at an appealing -116.

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AZ Alkmaar faced Feyenoord at home when last in action. It was a 3-3 draw at AFAS Stadion. The Cheeseheads had the majority of the ball enjoying 54% possession and five shots on target, while Ro-Zangelo Daal, Denso Kasius and Mexx Meerdink scored one goal apiece.

PEC Zwolle have suffered three straight defeats, recently being beaten at home by Go Ahead Eagles 2-0 at Mac3Park Stadion. Henry van der Vegt's men had just 28% possession and didn’t record a single shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

AZ have triumphed in the last two encounters against PEC. When hosting at AFAS Stadion, there was a 2-0 scoreline and that came after a 2-1 away win at Mac3Park Stadion. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H meetings include six AZ triumphs, three draws and one PEC win.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	AZ Alkmaar	12	7	3	2	25	18	7	25:18	24
15	PEC Zwolle	12	3	3	6	14	27	-13	14:27	12

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7 wins and 3 draws, averaging 2.6 goals from 6.8 shots on goal and 16.1 attempts. AZ have had 52.8% possession, 447.1 passes and 6.2 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.3 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts, while being awarded 3.6 corners.

Top scorer Mexx Meerdink has found the net 7 times, with Denso Kasius, Sven Mijnans and Troy Parrott getting 3 each. Leading assistor is Sven Mijnans with 6, while goalie Rome Owusu-Oduro has recorded 2 clean sheets.

PEC have won 5, lost 4 and drawn 1, with an average of 4.0 shots on goal, 12.0 attempts and 1.2 goals. Henry van der Vegt's side average 47.7% possession, 407.1 passes, 3.2 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 13.6 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Younes Namli is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Kaj de Rooij and Koen Kostons have 2. Kaj de Rooij has had 3 assists, with Tom de Graaff and Jasper Schendelaar notching 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mees de Wit, Kees Smit, Peer Koopmeiners, Sven Mijnans, Weslley Pinto, Mexx Meerdink, Ro-Zangelo Daal.

PEC Zwolle confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Tom de Graaff (GK), Olivier Aertssen, Simon Graves, Anselmo Garcia MacNulty, Sherel Floranus, Thijs Oosting, Ryan Thomas, Zico Buurmeester, Jan Faberski, Koen Kostons, Kaj de Rooij.

AZ Alkmaar vs PEC Zwolle Prediction & Betting Tips

Our AZ Alkmaar vs PEC Zwolle betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, top player prop picks, correct score recommendation, corners betting angle and best bet builder insights.

Match Prediction

The best betting angle could be backing the teams to both score at least once in this Eredivisie clash, especially as odds of -116 are available when it comes to the BTTS Yes selection.

The football betting tips are created after keeping tabs on the latest Eredivisie team news along with the form guide. We also delve into the latest stats which can provide a barometer for how the action might play out.

Key AZ Alkmaar vs PEC Zwolle league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 5 straight AZ games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 AZ games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 14 of the last 20 AZ games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 7 of the last 10 PEC games on the road.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 11 of the last 17 PEC games on the road.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.8% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -116 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

AZ Alkmaar 2 - 1 PEC

AZ are available at +700 to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kees Smit Under 0.5 Shots On Target -133

Kees Smit (AZ) has finished without a shot on goal in four straight Eredivisie matches. We can use these numbers in a beneficial way, with odds of -133 available that he doesn’t cover the Shots on Target line.

Latest Kees Smit Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+750

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-128

Shots

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

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Mexx Meerdink to Score +102

Mexx Meerdink (AZ) has found the net in his past two Eredivisie matches. We’re content to land the +102 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Mexx Meerdink Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

-149

First

+230

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

+104

Shots

Over 4.5

-115

Under 4.5

-

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Corners Prediction

AZ Alkmaar Under 6.5 Corners -110

AZ Alkmaar have had under 6.5 corners in five straight home matches, while PEC Zwolle have had an average of 3.70 corners against them in their previous 10 games. The AZ Team Corners line looks too big and we’re happy to go under this number at odds of -110.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

AZ Alkmaar

Total

9.80 6.20 3.60

Home

10.50 6.90 3.60

Away

10.40 6.70 3.70

PEC

Total

6.90 3.20 3.70

Home

8.20 4.40 3.80

Away

7.50 2.90 4.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-149

Under 9.5

+104

AZ Alkmaar Corners

Over 6.5

-133

Under 6.5

-106

PEC Corners

Over 2.5

-172

Under 2.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-526

X

+900

2

+510

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AZ Alkmaar vs PEC Zwolle Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The latest Full-Time Result odds give AZ Alkmaar a 78% chance of triumphing which means that they’re overwhelming -345 favourites to win this Eredivisie clash. If you want to wager on the underdog, PEC Zwolle have been priced up at +800.

AZ -1.5 will pay out on the Asian Handicap if they beat PEC by two goals or more. This wager is available at -118 and this is a bigger price than if you backed them on the 1x2 market.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. BTTS Yes is available at -127 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

-345

X

+460

2

+800

Half-Time Result

1

-135

X

+180

2

+550

Double Chance

1X

-1667

12

-714

X2

+225

Draw No Bet

1

-1000

2

+500

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.5

-118

2 Hcp +1.5

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+163

Over 2.5

-217

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-127

No

-106

Mexx Meerdink is the market leader at +230 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

First

-149

Anytime

+230

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

First

+190

Anytime

+500

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

First

+215

Anytime

+575

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

First

+215

Anytime

+575

Kees Smit (AZ)

First

+270

Anytime

+750

Kaj de Rooij (PEC)

First

+370

Anytime

+1000

Denso Kasius (AZ)

First

+390

Anytime

+1100

Koen Kostons (PEC)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Thijs Oosting (PEC)

First

+475

Anytime

+1300

Dylan Mbayo (PEC)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Mees de Wit (AZ)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+135

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+115

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

+110

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

+104

Kees Smit (AZ)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-128

Kaj de Rooij (PEC)

Over 0.5

+104

Under 0.5

-161

Koen Kostons (PEC)

Over 0.5

+112

Under 0.5

-179

Thijs Oosting (PEC)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-227

Denso Kasius (AZ)

Over 0.5

+133

Under 0.5

-233

Dylan Mbayo (PEC)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-244

Mees de Wit (AZ)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-556

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-556

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

Over 4.5

-115

Under 4.5

-

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 2.5

-111

Under 2.5

-

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-

Kees Smit (AZ)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

-

Kaj de Rooij (PEC)

Over 1.5

-102

Under 1.5

-

Denso Kasius (AZ)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Koen Kostons (PEC)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Thijs Oosting (PEC)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Dylan Mbayo (PEC)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Mees de Wit (AZ)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

Over 0.5

-108

Under 0.5

-

AZ have swerved defeat at AFAS Stadion in the previous ten matches. Maarten Martens' team have racked up seven wins and three draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 3.10 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

PEC have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

In the last meeting at AFAS Stadion, AZ defeated PEC by a 2-0 scoreline. We’ve seen three of 5 H2H meetings at AFAS Stadion go the way of AZ, with two draws also taking place.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
AZ Alkmaar Home Stats		7-3-0	4.10	3.10	1.00	8	2	7	3
PEC Zwolle Away Stats		4-2-4	3.60	1.70	1.90	7	3	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

AZ Alkmaar vs PEC Zwolle Lineups & Team News

Always review the AZ Alkmaar vs PEC Zwolle team news before locking in your bets. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie together with updated injury news.

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