- Ajax won in 3 of the last 5 head-to-head encounters.
- Zwolle have lost their last 2 matches.
AJAX, NOT ZWOLLE, MAKE THE MOST IN 2026-2027
Zwolle have started the 2026-2027 campaign in shaky fashion, registering two defeats from their first two matches, a 2-3 loss to AEK Athens and a 3-0 defeat against Hannover 96. Henry van der Vegt has had a good first 12 months in charge of Zwolle since 1st July 2025, instilling a more pragmatic, structured and compact style which is designed to frustrate the bigger teams, but Ajax are too big a step up. This FC Zwolle vs AFC Ajax preview points to a tough evening for the hosts.
Míchel has also only been in charge since 30th June 2026, but his Ajax have already set the tone with their high-press, high-tempo football, possession-first approach and aggressive ball circulation forward. Ajax are the odds-on favorites here at 1.51, with Zwolle coming in at 5.5 and the draw at 4.5, so the market is heavily anticipating an away win.
As Ajax arrive in red-hot rhythm having won their last five games in a row, we wouldn't bet against them in this game either, and FC Zwolle vs AFC Ajax prediction leans clearly toward the visitors. However, that last 0-0 stalemate in Eredivisie 2025/2026, which came at this venue, reminds us that this is a game that can get cagey, as both sides look to counter each other's style.
Back Ajax to control the ball and the game
This matchup will be a clash of styles with Ajax looking to control possession, press immediately after losing the ball and circulate the ball in a forward direction, while Zwolle will look to be compact and disrupt the flow with selective pressing triggers and quick transitions.
Zwolle's form across all competitions heading into this game doesn't inspire confidence either, they've won just two, drawn one and lost seven of their last ten. However, Ajax are a solid bet to win this one, as they have three wins from their last five matches against Zwolle. So, we'll take the visitors in the draw no bet market, and FC Zwolle vs AFC Ajax betting tips also point to backing Ajax carefully.
As Ajax can play with a free-flowing style, the over 2.5 goals bet at 1.45 should come in, while both teams to score at 1.53 offers the opportunity to make a small profit on a game that will be full of action. As for the correct score, FC Zwolle vs AFC Ajax prediction is an Ajax win here as we believe Zwolle can keep this tight enough to ensure that their opponents don't walk away with it, but it's still a likely away-day win.
