Head-to-Head
Ajax are unbeaten in their last 5 head-to-head encounters against Go Ahead Eagles (Won 2, drawn 3).
Ajax
- The recent uptick in form has seen Fred Grim’s team win both of their last 2 matches in Amsterdam, and with home advantage once more on Saturday, they are expected to continue their momentum.
- Ajax have played 9 home games in the Eredivisie this season, winning 6, drawing 1 and losing only 2.
- The hosts are averaging 1.67 goals per game at home this term, and are conceding at a rate of 0.78 goals per match, which means they are solid at the back in Amsterdam.
Go Ahead Eagles
- Go Ahead Eagles have won only 1 of their 9 away games in the Eredivisie this campaign (Won 1, drawn 3, lost 5).
- They have conceded 19 times on their travels, and have not secured a win in either of their last 2 trips to Ajax.
Key Players
- They are a compact, disciplined and pragmatic unit, who prefer to sit deep and hit on the counter in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
- Mika Godts has been Ajax’s most prolific goal scorer this term, scoring 8 times in his 16 Eredivisie appearances, while Mathis Suray is the most in-form player in the Go Ahead Eagles squad, netting 8 times in 18 league games, 3 of which were in the Eagles’ last 5 games.
Betting Insights
- Ajax are clear favorites for this match at 1.44, and while they have superior home form, more attacking talent and momentum, Go Ahead Eagles are a well drilled unit that have been performing admirably since Melvin Boel took over in the summer.
- Over 2.5 goals at 1.38 looks a good alternative option for this fixture, as both teams will be looking to establish the rhythm of the game early on.
Prediction
Ajax have been in good form at home recently, and should have the quality to take all 3 points from this match.
