Ajax and PEC Zwolle will meet each other in a football match counting for Eredivisie on December 17th, 2023, Sunday at 15:45h (UTC), in Netherlands, check the Ajax vs PEC Zwolle betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Ajax vs PEC Zwolle will occur
The game takes place in the mythical Johan Cruijff Arena stadium, in the city of Amsterdam, with a capacity for 54990 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the Ajax vs PEC Zwolle betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Eredivisie, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 3.04 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3.3 goals per match.
Ajax last match
Ajax in its last official match won (2-1) against Sparta Rotterdam, in a match valid for Eredivisie. Coach J. van ‘t Schip’s lined up a 4-3-3 formation.
Prior to the match the odds were 1.33, making clear the team’s favoritism, which was later confirmed with the positive result.
The big-name of the team’s positive result was Steven Bergwijn. In addition to scoring 1 goal in the duel, he had several other good appearances in the match and helped ensure victory for Ajax.
PEC Zwolle last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for Eredivisie, PEC Zwolle, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the NEC team with a final score of 1-3.
The match between the two teams was expected to be quite close, as evidenced by the fact that the home team’s defeat had odds of 3.20.
Ajax vs PEC Zwolle h2h
When these teams last played against each other in Eredivisie, PEC Zwolle ranked 16th place while Ajax was in 1st place. PEC Zwolle initiated hostilities with a 3-4-3 formation while Ajax played using a 4-3-1-2 tactic.
The last preceding match between these two teams was from 30-04-2022. The match was valid for the 2021/2022 season of the Eredivisie, and it ended with a 3-0 win for Ajax.
The Ajax team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 4 wins, compared to the PEC Zwolle team, which won only 2 games.
R. Honig and P. Inia will be assisting the referee J. Kooij in this football match.
Ajax
Eredivisie leaderboard now
The Ajax team with 24 points currently occupies the 5th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers Play-off, with a campaign of 7 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses.
Which means that the team has an advantage of 2 points, in the 16th round, with the Go Ahead Eagles team in hot pursuit at 6th place.
Ajax analysis
At the end of round 15 of Eredivisie, Ajax collected 33 goals scored and 28 goals conceded.
The Ajax team usually tries to control the game with an average ball possession of 62%. Teams with ball possession above 50% typically have some control over the opponents.
Having won twice away from home compared to matches played at home which gave them a record of 5 wins, 2 losses, and 0 draws prove the team is stronger when paying in their own yard.
Ajax has proven to be a formidable attacking force, with 1674 attacks resulting in 33 goals. PEC Zwolle, on the other hand, has only scored 21 times with 1537 attacks.
Best goalscorer from Ajax
Individually, the team’s most offensive player in the competition so far is Steven Bergwijn. The Attacker has scored 7 times in the current season and has helped Ajax come out with a positive result on several occasions.
It is important to highlight that more than 50% of the goals scored by this player were from the penalty spot. More precisely, 4 of the 7 goals scored have this characteristic.
PEC Zwolle
Eredivisie leaderboard now
PEC Zwolle arrives in this game with 17 points, and in 11th place in the Eredivisie, having won 5 games in total and lost 8 times, making a total of 2 draws.
PEC Zwolle analysis
PEC Zwolle counted 21 goals scored and 26 conceded at the end of [Major League Soccer] day number 15.
Best goalscorer from PEC Zwolle
There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team’s attack Ferdy Druijf has held that position so far in the competition. Serving PEC Zwolle with 5 goals this season, the Attacker has been a key player in winning triumphs.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Interesting Match Facts:
With Ajax boasting an unbeaten record in their recent encounters against PEC Zwolle, all eyes are on them to maintain their dominance on the field.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Ajax is Steven Bergwijn, who has already scored 7 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of PEC Zwolle is Ferdy Druijf, he has scored in 5 opportunities.
Most goals occur during 75-90 minutes of the game, making this a good bet for those watching the live game.
Taking into consideration that PEC Zwolle scores an average of 2 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 3.4.
Corners Top Betting Tips
To obtain good betting results, remembering that there is an average of 5.4 corners per game when the corners numbers of both teams are combined.
Ajax is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 7.27 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Ajax in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.33 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Ajax vs PEC Zwolle betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on December 17th, 2023, Sunday.
The match will take place at the Johan Cruijff Arena stadium in Amsterdam.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Eredivisie match, referring to the 2021/2022 season, and ended with a 3-0 result for Ajax.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
