Almere City
- Almere are the form team with three wins in their last five (D1, L1), and three straight wins.
- Almere have won their only home league game, conceding no goals and scoring three.
- Anoush Dastgir has really got Almere City playing a very similar game, and that has seen Almere City win three of their previous four Eerste Divisie 2026/2027 matches.
Jong Ajax
- Garcia has set Jong Ajax up to play in a more pragmatic fashion than is usual for Ajax, setting them up in a low block and looking to counter-attack whenever they can, rather than trying to just get the ball and have a go.
- Jong Ajax are 15th with three points from four games, while Almere City are third with 10.
Head-to-Head
The hosts also have the psychological edge having won the reverse fixture 2-0 and the last two meetings of the clubs.
Key Players
Pugno is Jong Ajax's most dangerous player with four goals in their first four Eerste Divisie 2026/2027 outings, but he may need fewer touches and to be more of a finisher if his team are to trouble Almere's press.
Betting Insights
Almere City are the clear favourites to win this game at 1.48 and we are happy to get on board with them at that price for Friday's Eerste Divisie 2026/2027 clash against Jong Ajax at Yanmar Stadion .
Prediction
That could see them get a few chances, but Almere 's high-tempo pressing and preference for wide-channel attacks should see them pushed back and the hosts look the most likely side to control this clash.