Emmen (Home)
- FC Emmen currently sit in mid-table in the Eerste Divisie with approximately 28 points and will be looking to make a push towards the playoffs this season.
- Emmen’s fortunes have improved since the coaching staff was refreshed in mid-2025 as they now play a more aggressive, vertical brand of football.
- This has led to a few too many goals against Emmen, but their attacking play has also been rewarding with a steady flow of goals.
- Emmen have won two and lost three of their last five league matches, falling to a heavy 0-4 defeat to TOP Oss but then bouncing back with a 4-1 win over Helmond Sport.
- Romano Postema is Emmen’s talisman and top scorer with 16 goals this season.
Jong Ajax (Away)
- Jong Ajax have been underwhelming in the Eerste Divisie so far, only managing to pick up a measly return of around 16 points, as they lurch towards relegation.
- Jong Ajax have lost more than they’ve won recently, but they did pick up a very respectable 2-1 away win against Jong AZ on 12 January 2026.
- Jong Ajax play a much more fluid 4-3-3 and are much more comfortable on the ball than their counterparts on Saturday.
- Willem Weijs’ side focus on possession, positional rotations and high pressing, but can be exploited if their build-up play is disrupted.
Head-to-Head
Emmen have a superior overall record in H2H meetings with Jong Ajax, winning eight , drawing six and losing only three out of the last 17 since 2013 .
Key Players
- Romano Postema is Emmen’s talisman and top scorer with 16 goals this season.
- Don O’Niel has been Jong Ajax’s dangerman in that match, while Mohamed Abdalla and other exciting young players are in the squad rotation as Jong Ajax look to develop players as much as they do win soccer games.
Betting Insights
- Emmen are the heavy favourites at 1.45, with Jong Ajax at 6.0 and the draw at 4.6.
- Over 2.5 goals is a strong bet at 1.38, and it would match up nicely with Emmen’s home record this season and Jong Ajax’s recent performances.
Prediction
- Both sides will likely score, but Emmen’s superior structure, momentum and firepower in front of goal should see them take all three points.
- A score prediction of 2-1 or 3-1 in Emmen’s favour would not be a surprise.
