Ajax Amsterdam vs FC Utrecht Prediction: The Home Team Has Been On Cloud Nine Since Day One

Ajax Amsterdam will welcome FC Utrecht to the Johan Cruijff ArenA in the previously postponed fifth round of the Eredivisie. 

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between Ajax Amsterdam vs. FC Utrecht, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Ajax Amsterdam

Form: WWDWW

Considered strong candidates in the title race, Ajax Amsterdam has been setting the stage ablaze with their terrific performances this season. They are positioned in second place in the standings, and a win here could narrow down the point gap to first place to a mere four points. 

On a Sunday, Francesco Farioli's men secured a gutsy 2-1 away victory over NEC Nijmegen courtesy of Wout Weghorst's brace. They come into this match unbeaten in their last 11 league games (W10, D2) since a 2-1 thrashing at the hands of NAC Breda on August 18th.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Pasveer; Rensch, Sutalo, Kaplan, Hato; Van den Boomen, Klaassen, Taylor; Hlynsson, Weghorst, Berghuis

FC Utrecht

Form: LWWWL

FC Utrecht have also been impressive this season, and they, too, are in the title race discussion. With 31 points amassed from 13 games, they occupy third place, and a win here could see them narrow down the daunting eight-point gap at the top to a manageable five points. 

Unfortunately for Utrecht, they weren't lucky as their opponents over the weekend in claiming maximum points. PSV Eindhoven's visit to the Stadion Galgenwaard witnessed them fall victim to a 5-2 thrashing. While this result halted a four-match winning streak in the league, it was just their second defeat of the season, with the first being inflicted by Feyenoord (0-2) on October 27th.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Barkas; Horemans, Didden, Viergever, El Karouani; Fraulo, Jensen, Aaronson; Rodriguez, Descotte, Cathline

Match Facts

• Ajax Amsterdam is currently on a six-match winning streak at home in the Eredivisie.
• FC Utrecht is currently on a two-match losing streak when playing away against Ajax Amsterdam.
• Ajax Amsterdam averages 2.5 goals per game when playing at home, and FC Utrecht averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 67 meetings, Ajax Amsterdam has won 36 times, FC Utrecht has won 19 times, and there have been 12 draws, with the goal difference being 130-76 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam. 

Expert Betting Tips

Ajax Amsterdam did well to immediately bounce back with a convincing league win after their UEFA Europa League setback against Real Sociedad. I believe they'll be able to deliver yet another impressive performance this time at home, where they've been a difficult team to overcome. 

The Amsterdammers are one of the two teams, alongside table-toppers PSV Eindhoven, to maintain a 100% record at home this season. With such a feat, I expect them to secure a comfortable win in this matchup by supporting them in the full-time market combined with a total of over 1.5 goals.

• W1 & TO 1.5 for 1.63
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.61
• Anytime Goalscorer - Wout Weghorst for 2.40