Title: PEC Zwolle vs AZ Alkmaar: Eredivisie Match Preview

The Match

On Sunday, August 13, 2023, PEC Zwolle will host AZ Alkmaar in an Eredivisie match. The match will be played at the MAC³PARK Stadion in Zwolle, Netherlands, and will start at 14:30 CEST.

PEC Zwolle are currently 15th in the Eredivisie standings with 3 points from 2 matches. They have won one match and lost one match so far this season.

AZ Alkmaar are currently 6th in the Eredivisie standings with 4 points from 2 matches. They have won one match and drawn one match so far this season.

Team News

PEC Zwolle will be without the services of defender Bram van Polen, who is suspended for the match. Midfielder Thomas van den Belt is also a doubt for the match due to injury.

AZ Alkmaar will be without the services of defender Pantelis Hatzidiakos, who is suspended for the match. Midfielder Dani de Wit is also a doubt for the match due to injury.

Head-to-Head

The two teams have met 34 times in all competitions. AZ Alkmaar have won 15 matches, PEC Zwolle have won 9 matches, and 10 matches have been drawn.

The last time the two teams met was in the Eredivisie on January 21, 2023. AZ Alkmaar won the match 2-0.

Prediction

AZ Alkmaar are the favorites to win the match. They are the higher-ranked team and have a better head-to-head record against PEC Zwolle.

However, PEC Zwolle will be playing at home and will be looking to make a statement after their disappointing start to the season.

The match is likely to be close, but AZ Alkmaar should have the edge. I predict a 2-1 win for AZ Alkmaar.