Ajax Amsterdam vs Feyenoord Prediction: De Klassieker - Bragging Rights Hang In The Balance

Ajax Amsterdam vs Feyenoord: Prediction for the Match on December 14, 2025

In the first installment of De Klassieker this season, Feyenoord makes the short trip to Amsterdam to face Ajax Amsterdam at the Johan Cruyff Arena in the 16th round of the Eredivisie.

Ajax have 26 points to their name after 15 games and occupy fourth place in the league standings, and Feyenoord are second and six points behind the top spot. Who's going to come out on top? Let us check out the match preview, team news, and betting odds to place your bets!

Ajax Amsterdam: Form and Statistics

Form: WWLLD

Ajax Amsterdam enters this match in high spirits after their outstanding performance against Qarabag in Wednesday night's UEFA Champions League (league phase) clash.

The Amsterdammers were written off before the game, but to everyone's surprise, they rose to the occasion and secured a commanding 4-2 away victory. That result ended a five-match losing streak in the league phase and earned them their first win.

The Sons of the Gods shift their focus to the Eredivisie. They've found their rhythm after recording two successive 2-1 defeats against FC Utrecht and Excelsior. Last time out, a decisive 3-1 away victory over Fortuna Sittard extended their winning run to two games.

Ajax Amsterdam: Team News

Both Josip Sutalo and James McConnell are unavailable for this upcoming encounter. The duo is currently dealing with health issues.

Wout Weghorst is the most recent addition to Ajax's injury concerns. The 33-year-old forward is recovering from an ankle injury. Joining him in the injury room are Kenneth Taylor and Steven Berghuis.

Youri Baas was recently booked twice in his recent league game against Sittard, leading to him being shown the door. The youngster is set to begin his one-match suspension. Replacing him at the heart of defense is Jorthy Mokio.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-3-3): Jaros; Gaaei, Bouwman, Mokio, Wijndal; Klaassen, Itakura, Gloukh; Moro, Dolberg, Godts.

⛔️ Out: Josip Sutalo (health problems), James McConnell (health problems), Kenneth Taylor (injured), Steven Berghuis (groin injury), Wout Weghorst (ankle injury), Youri Baas (suspended).

👤 Head coach: Fred Grim (interim).

Feyenoord: Form and Statistics

Form: WWLLW

The Rotterdammers' floundering performance hit a new low last time out as they failed to get the better of Romania's FCSB in Thursday night's UEFA Europa League (league phase) clash. Despite being tipped to win in that match, they found themselves on the wrong end of a 4-3 scoreline.

Feyenoord are enduring a poor run of form heading into this clash with just two wins in their last seven matches across all competitions (L5).

As far as their Eredivisie form is concerned, Robin van Persie's charges have started to find their footing. They are riding a two-match winning streak, scoring eight goals across those games. Their recent match was against PEC Zwolle, and it ended in a commanding 6-1 home victory. 

Feyenoord: Team News

Feyenoord are dealing with an injury crisis, as many as nine players are sidelined.

The most recent addition is Tsuyoshi Watanabe, the team's captain, and Sem Steijn, who is expected to be out for 6 weeks due to a hamstring injury.

Ayase Ueda was in red-hot form in his recent league game against Zwolle. He scored four goals, extending his goal tally to 18, making him Eredivisie's top goalscorer. The Japanese international will be itching to get on the scoreboard.

🔖 Probable Starting XI (4-3-3): Wellenreuther; Smal, Plug, Ahmedhodzic, Lotomba; Timber, Targhalline, Valente; Sauer, Ueda, Hadj Moussa.

⛔️ Out: Shiloh Zand (knee injury), Sem Steijn (hamstring injury), Tsuyoshi Watanabe (injury), Thomas Beelen (broken leg), In-Beom Hwang (injury), Malcolm Jeng (leg injury), Jakub Moder (back injury), Bart Nieuwkoop (injury), Givairo Read (muscle injury), Gernot Trauner (achilles tendon injury).

👤 Head coach: Robin van Persie.

Ajax Amsterdam vs Feyenoord: Head-to-Head Statistics

In the last 137 meetings, Ajax Amsterdam have won 65 times, Feyenoord have won 33 times, and there have been 39 draws. The goal difference is 284-205 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam.

Ajax Amsterdam vs Feyenoord: Betting Tips & Odds

• Ajax Amsterdam have scored over 1.5 goals in each of their last three matches across all competitions. You can bet on over 1.5 Ajax goals for 2.1 at 1xbet.
• Feyenoord have seen four of their last five matches produce over 1.5 goals in the first half. You can bet on over 1.5 first-half goals for 2.20 at Bet365.
• Ajax have conceded the first goal in three of their last four home matches. You can bet on Feyenoord to score first for 1.75 at Betway.
• Feyenoord have seen four of their last five away matches end with over 2.5 goals. You can bet on over 2.5 goals for 1.43 at 1xbet.

Ajax Amsterdam vs Feyenoord match prediction 14 December 2025

Ajax Amsterdam are starting to find their rhythm under Fred Grim, who has accepted the responsibility to lead the team in a temporary capacity. The Amsterdammers have won three consecutive matches and will fancy their chances of a positive outcome here.

Feyenoord might be enduring a poor run at the moment, but this is a side that can make life difficult for their opponents in this upcoming encounter. The visitors have won two of their last three away matches in this fixture, and two of those outings produced over 3.5 goals.

Selecting a winner in this clash could turn sideways, and I would caution against taking that approach. Goals are a smart play in this one. Feyenoord boasts the second-best offensive record and have seen four of their last five matches end with over 3.5 goals.

Our match prediction: Total - Over 3.5 for a coefficient of 2.25 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Draw No Bet - Ajax for a coefficient of 2.20 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: Correct Score - Ajax 2:2 Feyenoord for a coefficient of 12.00 in the Betway bookmaker.