11 September 2021 at 16:45
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Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: PEC Zwolle
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Away Record: Ajax
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Ajax defeated PEC Zwolle 2:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by S. Haller 29′, S. Haller 67′. 4 yellow cards were shown. PEC Zwolle had 36% possession while Ajax held 64%. PEC Zwolle had 9 shots (2 on target) compared to 17 (8 on target) for Ajax. PEC Zwolle made 3 substitutions, Ajax made 2.
Match Events
Key match events between PEC Zwolle and Ajax — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
PEC Zwolle had 36% possession against Ajax's 64%. PEC Zwolle registered 9 shots (2 on target) while Ajax managed 17 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 5–7. Fouls committed: 8–7.
Lineups
PEC Zwolle lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under A. Langeler, while Ajax deployed a 4-2-3-1 under E. ten Hag.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for PEC Zwolle is 6.50, compared to 6.90 for Ajax. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. PEC Zwolle's highest-rated starter is E. Reijnders (6.50), while Ajax's best-rated player is S. Berghuis (7.29).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of PEC Zwolle have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. Ajax's starters account for 4 goals and 2 assists, spearheaded by S. Berghuis (4G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
PEC Zwolle deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Ajax's 4-man backline averaging 6.50. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
PEC Zwolle field 3 midfielders averaging 6.50, versus Ajax's 5 rated 7.29. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
PEC Zwolle start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Ajax averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 40% for PEC Zwolle and 80% for Ajax. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
PEC Zwolle's starters have collected 0 yellow cards this season, compared to 2 for Ajax. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of PEC Zwolle's starting XI is 25.0 (youngest: E. Reijnders (25), oldest: E. Reijnders (25)), while Ajax average 32.7 (youngest: D. Rensch (22), oldest: R. Pasveer (42)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
PEC Zwolle's starters average 2 league appearances each, versus 7 for Ajax. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: A. Langeler
Substitutes
Coach: E. ten Hag
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, PEC Zwolle have recorded 1 wins, 3 draws and 2 defeats. Ajax show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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PEC Zwolle vs Ajax Head to Head Results
PEC Zwolle and Ajax have met 25 times — PEC Zwolle won 1, Ajax won 19, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Ajax leads the head-to-head with 19 victories from 25 meetings. A combined 74 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.96 per match (16 for the home side, 58 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 12 matches (48%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (60%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Ajax are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–4 in 2019.
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Recent Meetings (25)
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