PEC Zwolle's recent form has been mixed, with a win, a draw, and three losses in their last five matches. They have been struggling for consistent results. Ajax have also found wins hard to come by lately, with just one win alongside three draws and a loss in their last five games.

Looking at recent meetings between these two, the matches have often been open with several goals. Their most recent game finished with four goals. Historically, these fixtures have not always been close, with some one-sided results in the past.