PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar

PEC Zwolle go head-to-head with AZ Alkmaar at Mac3Park Stadion, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Saturday 17 January.

PEC +1 could be the way forward on the Asian Handicap. You can get odds of -100 that the home team benefit from having a one-goal start and that means money back if they are narrowly defeated by AZ.

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PEC Zwolle played out a 1-1 draw in their last game. This was away from home at De Grolsch Veste against FC Twente. PEC recorded just 36% possession and had one shot on target, with Shola Shoretire bagging the goal.

AZ Alkmaar have lost their previous three away games. Their latest appearance was a 1-0 home victory at AFAS Stadion against Volendam. Maarten Martens' side had 50% possession and recorded nine shots on goal, with an early first half strike from Sven Mijnans proving the difference.

On Wednesday night, AZ won 6-0 at home to Ajax in the KNVB Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

AZ are unbeaten in the past six games against PEC. In their last encounter, AZ got a 3-1 KNVB Cup win away from home. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with five AZ wins, one PEC victory and four draws.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	AZ Alkmaar	17	8	4	5	32	28	4	32:28	28
13	PEC Zwolle	18	5	5	8	22	39	-17	22:39	20

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PEC have 3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts. Henry van der Vegt's team have averaged 41.2% possession, 353.0 passes and 2.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 2.4 goals from 6.6 shots on goal, 18.2 attempts and 6.9 corners.

Top goalscorer Koen Kostons has found the net 4 times, Kaj de Rooij 3, with Shola Shoretire and two other players on 2. Sherel Floranus, Kaj de Rooij and Koen Kostons have the most assists with 2, while goalie Tom de Graaff has recorded 2 clean sheets.

AZ have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 6.5 shots on goal, 16.0 attempts and 1.7 goals. The Cheeseheads average 52.8% possession, 450.5 passes, 6.5 corners taken and 4.4 corners against them, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 12.0 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.

Troy Parrott has scored 6, followed by Sven Mijnans on 4 and Mees de Wit with 2. Mees de Wit and Weslley Pinto have both had 2 assists, with Rome Owusu-Oduro notching 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

PEC Zwolle predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Tom de Graaff (GK), Tristan Gooijer, Simon Graves Jensen, Anselmo García MacNulty, Sherel Floranus, Ryan Thomas, Zico Buurmeester, Shola Shoretire, Thijs Oosting, Kaj de Rooij, Koen Kostons.

AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup (4-3-3): Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro (GK), Mees de Wit, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mateo Chávez, Sven Mijnans, Peer Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Weslley Patati, Troy Parrott, Isak Jensen.

PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Betting Tips

The PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, our best corners bet, player prop picks, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

PEC are worth chancing on the Asian Handicap with a +1 goal start at odds of -100. We think that the home team will keep the scoreline close in this Eredivisie match and have an outside chance of winning.

Plenty of research goes into our football picks. It begins by focusing on the latest Eredivisie form and knowing the injury situation. The important numbers can then be utilised to help complete the picture.

Key PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by PEC in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The +1 line has been covered by PEC in 12 of their last 17 games at home.
• The +1 line has been covered by PEC in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in any of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 3 consecutive games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 7 of their last 10 games against PEC.

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 50% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

PEC 1 - 1 AZ Alkmaar

There are attractive odds of +650 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Isak Steiner Jensen Under 0.5 Shots On Target -161

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ) hasn’t registered a shot on goal in six consecutive Eredivisie away matches. We’re keen to bet on him to fall short in the Shots on Target department and this pick is on offer at -161.

Latest Isak Steiner Jensen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+270

First

+850

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-161

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Thijs Oosting to Score +500

Thijs Oosting (PEC) has netted two goals in his past eight Eredivisie home games. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +500.

Latest Thijs Oosting Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+500

First

+1400

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

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Corners Prediction

AZ Alkmaar Over 5.5 Corners -111

The 5.5 corners line has been covered by AZ Alkmaar in three straight games, while the past three PEC Zwolle home matches have seen over 5.5 corners conceded. There’s everything to like about the AZ Team Corners line which looks low and we’d expect them to go over at -111.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

PEC

Total

9.10 2.20 6.90

Home

8.80 3.30 5.50

Away

8.20 1.80 6.40

AZ Alkmaar

Total

10.90 6.50 4.40

Home

9.60 6.20 3.40

Away

10.60 6.20 4.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-123

PEC Corners

Over 3.5

-103

Under 3.5

-137

AZ Alkmaar Corners

Over 5.5

-139

Under 5.5

-103

Most Corners

1

+275

X

+700

2

-286

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PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar 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.

With an approximate 67% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -200 betting odds for AZ Alkmaar triumphing in this Eredivisie encounter. If you want to back the outsider, PEC Zwolle are available at +450.

AZ and PEC can be backed at -105 and +400 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +163.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -167.

The leading football betting sites provide hundreds of markets for the latest Eredivisie games. Be sure to peruse all of the available options before going ahead with your preferred wager.

Full-Time Result

1

+450

X

+360

2

-200

Half-Time Result

1

+400

X

+163

2

-105

Double Chance

1X

+150

12

-526

X2

-714

Draw No Bet

1

+300

2

-526

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1

+102

2 Hcp -1

-128

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+160

Over 2.5

-208

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+125

There is -100 available that Troy Parrott finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +330.

Troy Parrott (AZ)

First

-100

Anytime

+330

Jizz Hornkamp (AZ)

First

-100

Anytime

+340

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

First

+180

Anytime

+550

Koen Kostons (PEC)

First

+190

Anytime

+600

Weslley Patati (AZ)

First

+200

Anytime

+600

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

First

+200

Anytime

+600

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

First

+270

Anytime

+850

Kaj de Rooij (PEC)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Shola Shoretire (PEC)

First

+330

Anytime

+1000

Kees Smit (AZ)

First

+340

Anytime

+1050

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Dave Kwakman (AZ)

First

+460

Anytime

+1400

Odysseus Velanas (PEC)

First

+480

Anytime

+1400

Thijs Oosting (PEC)

First

+500

Anytime

+1400

Jamiro Monteiro (PEC)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Nick Fichtinger (PEC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Mateo Chávez (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Maxim Dekker (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Alexandre Penetra (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Wouter Goes (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

+112

Koen Kostons (PEC)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

+105

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

Over 0.5

-179

Under 0.5

-100

Weslley Patati (AZ)

Over 0.5

-156

Under 0.5

-111

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-125

Troy Parrott (AZ)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-159

Kaj de Rooij (PEC)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-159

Jizz Hornkamp (AZ)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-161

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-161

Shola Shoretire (PEC)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-167

Kees Smit (AZ)

Over 0.5

+130

Under 0.5

-238

Odysseus Velanas (PEC)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-286

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-313

Thijs Oosting (PEC)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Dave Kwakman (AZ)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-357

Jamiro Monteiro (PEC)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-500

Nick Fichtinger (PEC)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Maxim Dekker (AZ)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-909

Alexandre Penetra (AZ)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-909

Mateo Chávez (AZ)

Over 0.5

+340

Under 0.5

-909

Wouter Goes (AZ)

Over 0.5

+350

Under 0.5

-1250

PEC have managed three consecutive victories at Mac3Park Stadion. PEC have clocked up five wins, three defeats and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

AZ have suffered a three match losing run away from home. Maarten Martens' side have recorded five victories, four defeats and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

The last Mac3Park Stadion meeting saw AZ beat PEC 3-1. The past 6 H2H meetings at Mac3Park Stadion have featured three triumphs for AZ, one for PEC along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
PEC Zwolle Home Stats		5-2-3	2.20	1.00	1.20	3	7	3	7
AZ Alkmaar Away Stats		5-1-4	3.10	1.60	1.50	6	4	6	4

• 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

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PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar Lineups & Team News

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