Ajax Amsterdam vs FC Volendam Prediction: The Prodigal Son Has Made His Return To Boyhood Club In Need Of Saving!

Ajax Amsterdam will welcome FC Volendam to the Johan Cruijff Arena in the third round of the Eredivisie that was postponed last month. 

Ajax Amsterdam have endured a woeful start to the season, but having acquired the services of John van't Schip, who knows the ins and outs of the club and has made 273 appearances for the club in his playing career to coaching the Greece national team, the Dutch giants will be hoping their horrendous start to the season will be yesterday's news.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Ajax Amsterdam

Form: LLLLL

There's only one word to describe the Dutch's form in the Eredivisie this season: horrendous. Ajax Amsterdam were thrashed 5-2 by PSV Eindhoven in their recent match over the weekend. This was their fifth league defeat in a row, which marked their first in club history.

It has been a roller-coaster ride in their endeavor to find the perfect manager to replicate Erik Ten Hag's success portfolio following his departure over a year ago. Following Maurice Steijn's departure after being in charge for four months, John van 't Schip will now be the fourth manager to lead the Dutch giants out of turmoil.

Despite being in the category of the big three in Dutch football and the most successful Eredivisie club in history, a horrendous start to the season sees them anchored to the bottom of the Eredivisie table in 18th place with 8 points to their name.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Ramaj; Gaaei, Medic, Hato, Sosa; Van den Boomen, Tahirovic, Taylor; Bergwijn, Brobbey, Forbs

FC Volendam

Form: WLWLD

FC Volendam managed to rebound with a convincing 3-1 win against Excelsior at home after suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat to RKC Waalwijk on the road.

The signs point to a woeful season for Volendam, who have only won two of their nine matches played while recording six losses and a solitary 2-2 draw against Heracles. It's also worth noting that two of those wins this season have come at home, Kras Stadion. While away from home, they are currently on a four-match losing streak, and their winless run stretches to thirteen matches when taking into consideration their performance from last season.

With 7 points collected from nine matches, Volendam occupy 16th place within the relegation play-offs, two points ahead of their opponents in this impending clash and one point adrift of safety.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Backhaus; Ouur, Benamar, Flint, Cox; De Haan, Mirani, Twigt; Ould-Chikh, Muhren, Kuol

Match Facts

• Ajax Amsterdam have won one of their eight league matches played so far.
• FC Volendam have lost seven consecutive away matches, a run that stretches to last season.
• Ajax Amsterdam averages 1.67 goals per game when playing at home, and FC Volendam averages 1 goal per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 19 meetings, Ajax Amsterdam have won 12 times, FC Volendam have won 1 time, and there have been 6 draws, with the goal difference being 48-18 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam.

Expert Betting Tips

Previous results between these two sides in the Eredivisie show that the scales tip in favor of Ajax. A 1-1 draw in the previous season has been boosted by five wins for Ajax Amsterdam during this period, who are expected to extend their unbeaten streak to seven matches.

The visitors erratic away form presents a golden opportunity for the Amsterdammers to return to winning ways in commanding fashion, and as such, expect them to cover the Asian Handicap of -1.75 in a relatively comfortable manner.

• Handicap 1 (-1.75) for 1.75
• Goals - Over 3.5 for 1.72
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.61