PEC Zwolle vs Ajax: match statistics
Ajax clearly outperforms PEC Zwolle in terms of quality and form. The hosts are only in 12th place in the table with a 7-6-11 record and poor form (1 win in the last 5 matches), while Ajax is in 4th position with an 11-10-3 record. The key factor is the visitors' offensive efficiency - Ajax averages 2.09 goals per away game and has not finished a single away match without scoring (FTS% 0%). PEC Zwolle has a neutral goal difference at home (0) and concedes an average of 1.36 goals per match, which, given Ajax's offensive power, gives the visitors a realistic chance of victory. Although Ajax often draws away (64% draws), their qualitative and statistical superiority points towards a win, especially against a team from the bottom half of the table. A draw remains a viable option due to Ajax's tendency to share points, but an away victory is the most likely scenario.
PEC Zwolle vs Ajax: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
PEC Zwolle played against Ajax in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Recent form
PEC Zwolle has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Ajax has 2 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
PEC Zwolle scores 1.42 goals per game and allows 2.08. Ajax scores 1.96 and allows 1.29. Games in this league average 3.22 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 71% of PEC Zwolle's games and 75% of Ajax's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 58%, compared with league averages of 65% for BTTS and 63% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ajax has the higher season xG average, 1.79 to 1.08 per game. PEC Zwolle takes 9.2 shots per game, while Ajax takes 15.3.
First-half and second-half trends
PEC Zwolle leads at halftime in 33% of its games and scores 0.63 goals per game after halftime. Ajax leads at halftime in 54% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
PEC Zwolle's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (9 goals). For Ajax, it is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.22 goals. Both teams score in 65% of games, and 63% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Ajax clearly outperforms PEC Zwolle in terms of quality and form. The hosts are only in 12th place in the table with a 7-6-11 record and poor form (1 win in the last 5 matches), while Ajax is in 4th position with an 11-10-3 record. The key factor is the visitors' offensive efficiency - Ajax averages 2.09 goals per away game and has not finished a single away match without scoring (FTS% 0%). PEC Zwolle has a neutral goal difference at home (0) and concedes an average of 1.36 goals per match, which, given Ajax's offensive power, gives the visitors a realistic chance of victory. Although Ajax often draws away (64% draws), their qualitative and statistical superiority points towards a win, especially against a team from the bottom half of the table. A draw remains a viable option due to Ajax's tendency to share points, but an away victory is the most likely scenario.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| PEC Zwolle | Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.40 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Ajax is 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - PEC Zwolle · 1.8 pts / game - Ajax
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ajax is 38% better for: goals scored per game.
1.42 goals / game - PEC Zwolle · 1.96 goals / game - Ajax
Ajax is 61% better for: goals allowed per game.
2.08 goals / game - PEC Zwolle · 1.29 goals / game - Ajax
PEC Zwolle scores in 88% of games (21 of 24 meczów), while Ajax keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 meczów).
Ajax scores in 96% of games (23 of 24 meczów), while PEC Zwolle keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - PEC Zwolle
Over / Under - Ajax
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Ajax is 46% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.29 pts / game - PEC Zwolle · 1.88 pts / game - Ajax
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
PEC Zwolle - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 29%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Ajax - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 54% of games and wins 46%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +7 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (16). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
PEC Zwolle
Ajax
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| PEC Zwolle | Liga | Ajax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.50 | 3.22 | • 3.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 71% | 65% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 63% | ▼ 58% |
| Clean sheets | • 17% | 18% | ▲ 21% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 92% | 82% | ▲ 96% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 79% | 85% | ▲ 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from PEC Zwolle's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Ajax. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of PEC Zwolle vs Ajax?
The Eredivisie match finished PEC Zwolle 0:0 Ajax. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before PEC Zwolle vs Ajax?
PEC Zwolle score 1.42 goals per game on average and Ajax 1.96. The Eredivisie average is 3.22 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 63% of games. Both teams score in 71% of PEC Zwolle's matches and 75% of Ajax's.
What form are PEC Zwolle and Ajax in?
Over the last 5 games PEC Zwolle have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Ajax 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for PEC Zwolle vs Ajax?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for PEC Zwolle vs Ajax: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.