PEC Zwolle vs AFC Ajax: Match Preview

What we know

PEC Zwolle are currently sitting 13th in the league table with 26 points, while AFC Ajax is 4th with 39 points. Zwolle's recent form includes 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last five matches. Ajax, on the other hand, has struggled lately with just one win in their last five matches.

Availability

Both teams have no reported injuries or suspensions ahead of the match. Predicted lineups suggest a full-strength squad for both sides.

PEC Zwolle:

• Goalkeeper: Jasper Schendelaar
• Defenders: Tom de Graaff, Duke Verduin, Nick Dobben, Len Bakker, Tijs Velthuis, Olivier Aertssen, Simon Graves, Dylan Ruward, Jayden Holtman
• Midfielders: Younes Namli, Jamiro Monteiro, Jan Faberski, Gabriël Reiziger, Givaro Renwarin, Jadiel Pereira da Gama, Lasse Aelbers, Corean Drost

AFC Ajax:

• Goalkeeper: Maarten Paes
• Defenders: Vítězslav Jaroš, Paul Reverson, Joeri Heerkens, Jorthy Mokio, Aaron Bouwman, Lucas Jetten, Mylo van der Lans
• Midfielders: Oscar Gloukh, Sean Steur, Jinairo Johnson, Rayane Bounida, Abdellah Ouazane, Tijn Peters
• Forwards: Kasper Dolberg, Maher Carrizo, Emre Ünüvar, Don-Angelo Konadu

Tactical note

PEC Zwolle will likely adopt a defensive posture to exploit counter-attacking opportunities, while Ajax will look to dominate possession and create chances through their attacking midfielders.

What to watch

Watch out for the head-to-head record, as Ajax has historically dominated this matchup with 8 wins out of the last 10 encounters. However, Zwolle will be eager to turn their luck around at home.