Zwolle vs Ajax prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on August 9, 2026
In the first round of the Dutch Eredivisie on August 9, 2026, a match will take place between Zwolle and Ajax. Only a victory is expected from the visitors.
Zwolle vs Ajax: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Zwolle traditionally sets very modest objectives. Therefore, it can be quite satisfied with how last season went. Accumulating 37 points, the players still lost out to Telstar by one position due to additional indicators. But the main thing—they finished in a safe fifteenth place.
The Amsterdam giants missed their chance to win the championship in 2025, when they took the lead but allowed PSV to overtake them due to a weak finish. In the next campaign, the bet on Heitinga clearly did not pay off. Fortunately, after finishing only fifth, the favorites then won the playoffs for a spot in European competitions. They have already played in the Conference League, where there were no problems at all with Vojvodina, beating the Serbs in both matches. They also started with a win against Shelbourne.
PEC scored only 1.29 goals per game on average, conceding significantly more—2.09. The ambitious visitors from the capital averaged 1.81 goals scored and conceded 1.17 per match.
Previous Matches: Zwolle vs Ajax
In eighteen official matches, the Amsterdam giants gave up only one draw to their opponents. However, in March, they failed to score, ending in a 0-0 draw.
The visitors from Amsterdam are simply of a much higher level. We predict that this match will end with a "-1 goal" handicap in their favor (odds – 1.78).
Zwolle vs Ajax: Key Statistics and Trends
- Zwolle has lost five of their last six matches, including the last two in a row
- Ajax has won seven of their last eight matches, including the current six in a row
Zwolle vs Ajax: Probable Starting Lineups
Zwolle plays in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Verduin – Floranus, Veltheijs, Graves, Artsen – Jamiru, Burmester – Velanas, Oosting, Reiziger – Kostons
Ajax plays in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Pas – Wijndal, Blind, Baumann, Lucas Rosa – Glukh, Regeer, Klaassen – Godts, Dolberg, Berghuis
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