Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar predictions, Jan 17, 2026

Dutch Eredivisie, on Saturday,

Zwolle

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In an upcoming Dutch Eredivisie clash on January 17, 2026, PEC Zwolle will face off against AZ Alkmaar at their home ground. Both teams have shown mixed performances in their recent matches, with PEC Zwolle securing victories in 2 of their last 5 games, while AZ Alkmaar also managed to win 2 of their last 5 matches.

Looking at the odds provided by bookmakers, AZ Alkmaar are slight favorites with odds of 1.68 for an away win, compared to 4.47 for a home win for PEC Zwolle. Our model prediction further supports this, giving AZ Alkmaar a 58.3% probability of securing the victory, while PEC Zwolle have a 19.9% chance of winning and a 22.4% chance of a draw.

Tactically, both teams will be looking to capitalize on their strengths to secure the three points. PEC Zwolle will aim to defend well and hit on the counter, while AZ Alkmaar will look to dominate possession and create opportunities in the attacking third.

With both teams showing some inconsistency in their recent form, this match could go either way, making it an exciting encounter to watch.

This preview is generated with the Welcome.Bet AI Insights Engine, combining form data, betting odds, and semantic SEO optimization to deliver relevant match analysis for fans and bettors alike from 2026-01-10T13:52:03+00:00.

Zwolle
20.9%
Draw
23.5%
AZ
55.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:2

Outrights of Dutch Eredivisie AZ Alkmaar: 0.64% Zwolle: 0.09%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
betsson 4.45 4.25 1.68
WilliamHill 4.4 3.75 1.67
Pinnacle 4.53 4.04 1.7

Latest Results

20.12.25 Excelsior Rotterdam – PEC Zwolle – 2:1
13.12.25 PEC Zwolle – Fortuna Sittard – 1:0
06.12.25 Feyenoord – PEC Zwolle – 6:1
03.12.25 PEC Zwolle – AZ Alkmaar – 1:3
28.11.25 PEC Zwolle – SC Heerenveen – 2:1
10.01.26 AZ Alkmaar – FC Volendam – 1:0
21.12.25 Fortuna Sittard – AZ Alkmaar – 4:3
18.12.25 AZ Alkmaar – Jagiellonia Białystok – 0:0
11.12.25 FC Drita Gjilan – AZ Alkmaar – 0:3
07.12.25 AZ Alkmaar – Go Ahead Eagles – 2:2

Facts

  • An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 14 and 5 in the zone Promotion ~ Eredivisie (Conference League ~ Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Zwolle won 0.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • AZ may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, AZ is considered a favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Zwolle won 1 match, drew 7 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 17:47. (average 0.9:2.4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Zwolle won 1 match, drew 3 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 6:14. (average 0.8:1.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    03.12.25 PEC Zwolle – AZ Alkmaar – 1:3
    24.09.25 AZ Alkmaar – PEC Zwolle – 2:2
    09.02.25 AZ Alkmaar – PEC Zwolle – 2:0
    20.09.24 PEC Zwolle – AZ Alkmaar – 1:2
    20.01.24 AZ Alkmaar – PEC Zwolle – 2:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 PSV 17 15 1 1 52:21 31 46
    2 Feyenoord 17 11 2 4 42:21 21 35
    3 Ajax 17 8 6 3 32:22 10 30
    4 Nijmegen 17 8 5 4 43:29 14 29
    5 AZ Alkmaar 17 8 4 5 32:28 4 28
    6 Groningen 17 8 3 6 25:22 3 27
    7 Twente 17 6 7 4 26:21 5 25
    8 Utrecht 17 6 5 6 28:23 5 23
    9 Heerenveen 17 6 5 6 29:26 3 23
    10 Sparta Rotterdam 17 7 2 8 18:31 -13 23
    11 Sittard 17 6 3 8 25:29 -4 21
    12 Excelsior 16 6 1 9 16:27 -11 19
    13 G.A. Eagles 17 4 7 6 26:29 -3 19
    14 Zwolle 17 5 4 8 21:38 -17 19
    15 Telstar 17 3 6 8 20:27 -7 15
    16 Heracles 17 4 2 11 26:44 -18 14
    17 FC Volendam 18 3 5 10 19:32 -13 14
    18 NAC Breda 17 3 4 10 16:26 -10 13

    Dutch Eredivisie Outrights

    1. PSV: 1.04 (89.73%)

    2. Feyenoord: 13 (7.14%)

    3. Ajax: 145.33 (0.64%)

    4. AZ Alkmaar: 145.33 (0.64%)

    5. Nijmegen: 308.67 (0.3%)

    6. Twente: 400.17 (0.23%)

    7. Groningen: 567 (0.16%)

    8. Utrecht: 733.67 (0.13%)

    9. Heerenveen: 733.67 (0.13%)

    10. Sittard: 817 (0.11%)

    11. Sparta Rotterdam: 817 (0.11%)

    12. G.A. Eagles: 900.33 (0.1%)

    13. Heracles: 983.67 (0.09%)

    14. NAC Breda: 983.67 (0.09%)

    15. Telstar: 983.67 (0.09%)

    16. FC Volendam: 983.67 (0.09%)

    17. Excelsior: 983.67 (0.09%)

    18. Zwolle: 983.67 (0.09%)

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