AZ Alkmaar vs PEC Zwolle: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Wed, 24 Sep '25)

In the grand spectacle known as the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie, a clash of titans—or more like a clash of organized footwear—will take place at AFAS Stadion Netherlands on a delightful Wednesday, September 24, 2025. As the clock tick-tocks towards kick-off, fans are left pondering, "Will AZ Alkmaar maintain their prowess, or is this the moment PEC Zwolle breaks their zero-win streak with a bang—or perhaps a gentle nudge—in their direction?"

The recent tête-à-têtes between these clubs look like an episode of 'Who Wants to Be a Winner.' AZ Alkmaar currently holds an upper hand, with their 2 triumphs starkly eclipsing PEC Zwolle's illustrious score of, uh, zero victories. However, don’t jump the gun because, in their last playground meeting on August 24, 2025, the teams warmly held hands—figuratively, of course—and agreed on a draw. Well, that’s one way to split the glory!

In the league's roller-coaster ride, AZ Alkmaar is perched at the 4th spot, feeling rather superior, while PEC Zwolle takes the humble approach in the 11th position—there's always room to rise like dough in the oven! Recent jousting has seen AZ Alkmaar tango victoriously past Heracles Almelo with a sassy 2-1, while PEC Zwolle took a masterclass lesson from AFC Ajax in a 3-1 defeat.

Now, if you wish to engage in the chaos of predictions, beware the potent presence of the mysterious man, T. Parrott, who has netted a cool trio of goals for AZ Alkmaar. On the flip side, K. d. Rooij of PEC Zwolle has been a relentless giver, topping the assist chart with 2 assists. Keep your eyes peeled, defenders!

Player ratings are always a hot topic for a pre-game chinwag! AZ Alkmaar's top roster spots are gleefully occupied by Troy Parrott scoring 7.7, Wouter Goes peaking at 7.33, and Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro sneaking in with a 7.3. Meanwhile, PEC Zwolle's top banana is Simon Graves Jensen with a score of 7.63, proudly followed by Tom de Graaff at 7.35, while Kaj de Rooij pleasantly rounds it off with 7.2.

Tactical showdowns also hinge on team possession stats, and AZ Alkmaar enjoy nearly parent-level control with an average possession of 56.75%. PEC Zwolle, however, appears to have taken a sabbatical from possession at 45%. Meanwhile, when it comes to corners, AZ Alkmaar’s 6.5 average spells out geometric dominance, as opposed to PEC Zwolle's "less-is-more" philosophy with just 1.5 per match.

In the yellow-card marathon, the not-so-naughty AZ Alkmaar have collected 15, but behold! Both teams have managed to be quite red-free, unlike a particularly tomato-themed party. A penalty goal conceded sits solitary on their records like a forgotten ball of yarn.

Given this avalanche of stats, the crystal ball leans audaciously toward an AZ Alkmaar victory, unless PEC Zwolle decides it's time to play the role of the underdog hero. The numbers are in, let the games begin— and remember, football is more unpredictable than finding a four-leaf clover in an artificial grass pitch!