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.

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
6	AZ Alkmaar	25	11	6	8	42	40	2	42:40	39
13	PEC Zwolle	25	7	7	11	34	50	-16	34:50	28

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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.

Confirmed Lineups

PEC Zwolle confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Tom de Graaff (GK), Tristan Gooijer, Simon Graves, Anselmo Garcia MacNulty, Sherel Floranus, Thijs Oosting, Zico Buurmeester, Younes Namli, Ryan Thomas, Shola Shoretire, Koen Kostons.

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Mees de Wit, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mateo Chavez, Sven Mijnans, Peer Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Weslley Pinto, Troy Parrott, Isak Steiner 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.

If you’re in search of a larger price, there are lots of options for those wanting to sell goals. The wager is riskier but will provide a bigger reward should it win.

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Our Match Prediction

PEC Zwolle Asian Hcp +1 @ -100 Bet Now

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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

+260

First

+800

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-161

Shots

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

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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

+525

First

+1500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-345

Shots

Over 1.5

+165

Under 1.5

-

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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

-116

Under 9.5

-122

PEC Corners

Over 3.5

+108

Under 3.5

-154

AZ Alkmaar Corners

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+104

Most Corners

1

+300

X

+750

2

-333

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PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With an approximate 69% chance of succeeding, the bookies are being cautious with their -222 betting odds for AZ Alkmaar triumphing in this Eredivisie encounter. If you want to back the outsider, PEC Zwolle are available at +510.

AZ and PEC can be backed at -115 and +425 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +175.

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

+510

X

+370

2

-222

Half-Time Result

1

+425

X

+175

2

-115

Double Chance

1X

+160

12

-556

X2

-833

Draw No Bet

1

+335

2

-625

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1.25

-116

2 Hcp -1.25

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+165

Over 2.5

-222

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-167

No

+125

There is -103 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

-103

Anytime

+330

Jizz Hornkamp (AZ)

First

-100

Anytime

+330

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

First

+185

Anytime

+500

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

First

+190

Anytime

+575

Weslley Patati (AZ)

First

+190

Anytime

+600

Koen Kostons (PEC)

First

+200

Anytime

+650

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

First

+260

Anytime

+800

Kaj de Rooij (PEC)

First

+300

Anytime

+950

Shola Shoretire (PEC)

First

+330

Anytime

+1000

Kees Smit (AZ)

First

+330

Anytime

+1000

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Dave Kwakman (AZ)

First

+460

Anytime

+1400

Odysseus Velanas (PEC)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Thijs Oosting (PEC)

First

+525

Anytime

+1500

Jamiro Monteiro (PEC)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Nick Fichtinger (PEC)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Alexandre Penetra (AZ)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Mateo Chávez (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Wouter Goes (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Maxim Dekker (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+110

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 0.5

-200

Under 0.5

+112

Koen Kostons (PEC)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-100

Weslley Patati (AZ)

Over 0.5

-164

Under 0.5

-105

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 0.5

-137

Under 0.5

-125

Troy Parrott (AZ)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-147

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-161

Jizz Hornkamp (AZ)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-161

Kaj de Rooij (PEC)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-161

Shola Shoretire (PEC)

Over 0.5

-102

Under 0.5

-172

Kees Smit (AZ)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-222

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-303

Odysseus Velanas (PEC)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-333

Dave Kwakman (AZ)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-357

Thijs Oosting (PEC)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-345

Jamiro Monteiro (PEC)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Nick Fichtinger (PEC)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Alexandre Penetra (AZ)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Mateo Chávez (AZ)

Over 0.5

+320

Under 0.5

-833

Wouter Goes (AZ)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-909

Maxim Dekker (AZ)

Over 0.5

+330

Under 0.5

-909

Troy Parrott (AZ)

Over 4.5

+130

Under 4.5

-

Jizz Hornkamp (AZ)

Over 3.5

-133

Under 3.5

-

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-

Weslley Patati (AZ)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Koen Kostons (PEC)

Over 2.5

+104

Under 2.5

-

Kees Smit (AZ)

Over 1.5

+140

Under 1.5

-

Thijs Oosting (PEC)

Over 1.5

+165

Under 1.5

-

Odysseus Velanas (PEC)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Kaj de Rooij (PEC)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Shola Shoretire (PEC)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

Over 1.5

-116

Under 1.5

-

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

-

Jamiro Monteiro (PEC)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Nick Fichtinger (PEC)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

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

PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar before making your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie along with the latest injury news.

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