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
Key match information
PEC Zwolle played Ajax in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The match was played on 1 March 2026. Final score: 0:0.
Current form
PEC Zwolle: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Ajax: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
PEC Zwolle scores 1.42 and concedes 2.08 goals per match. Ajax scores 1.96 and concedes 1.29. League average: 3.22 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: PEC Zwolle 71%, Ajax 75%. Over 2.5: PEC Zwolle 67%, Ajax 58%. League level: BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 63%.
xG, shots and style
Ajax has higher xG: 1.79 vs 1.08. PEC Zwolle: 9.2 shots per match, Ajax: 15.3.
Match halves
PEC Zwolle: half-time lead 33%, second-half goals 0.63. Ajax: half-time lead 54%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
PEC Zwolle: 0-15 (9 goals). Ajax: 31-45+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eredivisie: 3.22 goals per match, BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 63%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
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 overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Ajax is 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - PEC Zwolle · 1.8 pts / match - 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 match.
1.42 goals / match - PEC Zwolle · 1.96 goals / match - Ajax
Ajax is 61% better for: goals conceded per match.
2.08 goals / match - PEC Zwolle · 1.29 goals / match - Ajax
PEC Zwolle scores in 88% of matches (21 of 24 matches), while Ajax keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 matches).
Ajax scores in 96% of matches (23 of 24 matches), while PEC Zwolle keeps a clean sheet in 17% (4 of 24 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - PEC Zwolle
Over / Under - Ajax
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - PEC Zwolle · 1.88 pts / match - Ajax
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
PEC Zwolle - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 33% of matches and wins 29%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Ajax - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 54% of matches and wins 46%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
PEC Zwolle
Ajax
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: PEC Zwolle 0 - 0 - 1 Ajax. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.