PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 17 January

Betiball's prediction for PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar on 17 January 2026 (kick-off: 13:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar preview before placing your bet.

PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar: Starting Lineups Time : 17/01/2026 13:45

PEC Zwolle
3 - 1
Finished
AZ Alkmaar
90+4' event Shola Shoretire
90+3' event Shola Shoretire
90+1' event Nick Fichtinger / Thijs Oosting
71' event Kaj de Rooij / Younes Namli
63' event Olivier Aertssen / Simon Graves Jensen
46' event Jamiro Gregory Monteiro Alvarenga / Zico Buurmeester
26' event Anselmo Garcia McNulty
7' event Shola Shoretire
event 83' Jizz Hornkamp Goal Disallowed - offside
event 82' Wassim Bouziane / Patati Weslley
event 74' Peer Koopmeiners
event 67' Elijah Dijkstra / Mateo Chavez Garcia
event 67' Jizz Hornkamp / Alexandre Penetra
event 55' Mateo Chavez Garcia
event 46' Ibrahim Sadiq / Isak Jensen
event 43' Matej Sin / Sven Mijnans
event 23' Alexandre Penetra
90+4' event Shola Shoretire
event 83' Jizz Hornkamp Goal Disallowed - offside
90+3' event Shola Shoretire
event 82' Wassim Bouziane / Patati Weslley
90+1' event Nick Fichtinger / Thijs Oosting
event 74' Peer Koopmeiners
71' event Kaj de Rooij / Younes Namli
event 67' Elijah Dijkstra / Mateo Chavez Garcia
63' event Olivier Aertssen / Simon Graves Jensen
event 67' Jizz Hornkamp / Alexandre Penetra
46' event Jamiro Gregory Monteiro Alvarenga / Zico Buurmeester
event 55' Mateo Chavez Garcia
26' event Anselmo Garcia McNulty
event 46' Ibrahim Sadiq / Isak Jensen
7' event Shola Shoretire
event 43' Matej Sin / Sven Mijnans
event 23' Alexandre Penetra
PEC Zwolle PEC Zwolle
Substitutions
#35 Jamiro Gregory Monteiro Alvarenga
#3 Olivier Aertssen
#34 Nick Fichtinger
#22 Kaj de Rooij
#29 Thomas Buitink
#41 Duke Verduin
#42 Dylan Ruward
#19 Jan Faberski
#20 Gabriel Reiziger
#48 Len Bakker
PEC Zwolle PEC Zwolle AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar
12Shots12
5Shots on Goal4
12Fouls14
3Corner Kick7
14Free kick12
2Offside2
1Yellow card2
1Aerial7
3Save2
17Successful Tackles18
13Interceptions8
25Long pass20
3Assist0
2Successful center1
5Shots off goal5
1Hit The Post1
18Head Success10
2Blocked3
13Tackle10
9Dribbles5
13Throw-in18
390Passes427
115Attacks93
34Dangerous attacks37
1Corner Kicks(HT)2
2BigChances0
8ShotsInsideBox2
4ShotsOutsideBox10
59DuelsWon45
1.73ExpectedGoals0.61
1.73xGNonPenalty0.61
2.47xGOT0.77
18Touches In Opposition Box17
7AccurateCrosses13
41GroundDuelsWon35
18AerialDuelsWon10
34Clearances15
AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar
Substitutions
#33 Matej Sin
#11 Ibrahim Sadiq
#22 Elijah Dijkstra
#43 Wassim Bouziane
#19 Jizz Hornkamp
#27 Ro-Zangelo Daal
#20 Kasper Boogaard
#4 Maxim Dekker
#23 Billy van Duijl
#41 Jeroen Zoet
#12 Hobie Verhulst
Commentary
90+4' Shola Shoretire - PEC Zwolle receive a yellow card
90+3' Goal! Shola Shoretire - PEC Zwolle
90+1' PEC Zwolle — substitution: Nick Fichtinger / Thijs Oosting
83' VAR review - AZ Alkmaar
82' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Wassim Bouziane / Patati Weslley
74' Goal! Peer Koopmeiners - AZ Alkmaar
71' PEC Zwolle — substitution: Kaj de Rooij / Younes Namli
67' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Elijah Dijkstra / Mateo Chavez Garcia
67' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Jizz Hornkamp / Alexandre Penetra
63' PEC Zwolle — substitution: Olivier Aertssen / Simon Graves Jensen
55' Mateo Chavez Garcia - AZ Alkmaar receive a yellow card
46' PEC Zwolle — substitution: Jamiro Gregory Monteiro Alvarenga / Zico Buurmeester
46' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Ibrahim Sadiq / Isak Jensen
43' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Matej Sin / Sven Mijnans
26' Goal! Anselmo Garcia McNulty - PEC Zwolle
23' Alexandre Penetra - AZ Alkmaar receive a yellow card
7' Goal! Shola Shoretire - PEC Zwolle

How We Build the PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar on 17 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess PEC Zwolle's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against AZ Alkmaar's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where PEC Zwolle and AZ Alkmaar sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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