Utrecht will face AFC Ajax Amsterdam at the Stadion Galgenwaard on Sunday in another round of the 2025-26 Eredivisie campaign. The home side have endured a rather difficult start to their season but remain hopeful of replicating last season’s success, which saw them finish fourth in the league and secure Europa League football.
Utrecht returned to winning ways in the league last weekend, beating a profligate NEC Nijmegen side 1-0 on home turf before holding on for a 1-1 draw with Portuguese giants Porto on the continental stage on Thursday.
AFC Ajax Amsterdam, meanwhile, dropped points in the second half of their 1-1 draw with Heerenveen last time out in the Eredivisie. They then hosted Galatasaray at the Johan Cruijff Arena in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday and lost 3-0 to make it four defeats in four in the league phase.
The visitors’ loss to the Turkish powerhouse during the week marked the end of head coach Jonny Heitinga’s reign at the club, with the Dutchman relieved of his duties just six months after being appointed. Assistant coach Fred Grim has been confirmed as the new interim boss and hopes to get off to a flyer this weekend.
Utrecht vs AFC Ajax Amsterdam Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- There have been 116 meetings between Utrecht and Ajax. The visitors have the upper hand in this fixture with 71 wins to the hosts’ 24, while their remaining 21 contests have ended in draws.
- Utrecht are undefeated in their last two games in this fixture and have lost just one of their last four.
- Ajax are without a clean sheet in their last 12 games across all competitions.
- Both sides have conceded 15 goals in the Eredivisie this term. Ajax have, however, scored more goals with 21 strikes to Utrecht’s 20.
Utrecht vs AFC Ajax Amsterdam Prediction
Utreg are on a run of back-to-back unbeaten outings but have managed just two wins across all competitions since the start of September. They are, however, undefeated in their last four home matches and will fancy their chances of a positive outcome on Sunday.
Similarly, De Godenzonen have won just one of their last seven games across all competitions. They have drawn four of five away league games this season and may have to settle for a point here as well.
Prediction: Utrecht 1-1 AFC Ajax Amsterdam
Utrecht vs AFC Ajax Amsterdam Betting Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Draw
Tip 2 – Goals – Over/under 2.5 – Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: YES (Both sides have found the back of the net in four of the hosts’ last five league matches)
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