Ajax vs Twente: Prediction for the Match on May 18, 2025

Ajax vs Twente: Prediction and odds on the Match on 18 May 2025

Ajax will continue their fight for the title when they welcome Twente to the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Sunday, 18 May 2025. Twente are winless in eight of their last nine league games. Can they regain their form in this clash? Below, I have the team news, possible starting lineup, head-to-head stats, interesting facts, betting tips, and odds.

Ajax: form and statistics

Ajax played a 2-2 draw in their last game to extend their winless run to four straight games, where they drew two and lost two games. This run affected their title race and will now depend on the result in other fixtures to determine their championship fate. Prior to this run, they won three straight games. Similarly, they have secured two wins in their last seven games. The Jews sit second on the table with 75 points in 33 games, scoring 65 goals and conceding 32. They are one point behind PSV in the title race.

Ajax: Lineup

Ajax will be without the service of Anton Gaaei, Youri Baas, Oliver Edvardsen, and Branco van den for this match. However, Francesco Farioli will continue with his 4-3-3 formation with the attacking trio of Bertrand Traore, Brian Brobbey, and Mika Godts.

🔖 Ajax starting lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper – Remko Pasveer

Defenders – Lucas Rosa, Josip Sutalo, Jorrel Hato, Jorthy Mokio

Midfielders – Kian Fitz-Jim, Jordan Henderson, Kenneth Taylor

Attackers — Bertrand Traore, Brian Brobbey, Mika Godts

⛔️ Out: Anton Gaaei (accumulated yellow cards), Youri Baas (groin injury), Oliver Edvardsen (knee injury), Branco van den (back injury).

👤 Head coach: Francesco Farioli 

Ajax Latest Games

Ajax

02.12.25

Ajax

2 - 0

Groningen

25.11.25

Ajax

0 - 2

Benfica

22.11.25

Ajax

1 - 2

Excelsior

09.11.25

FC Utrecht

2 - 1

Ajax

05.11.25

Ajax

0 - 3

Galatasaray

01.11.25

Ajax

1 - 1

Heerenveen

26.10.25

FC Twente

2 - 3

Ajax

22.10.25

Chelsea

5 - 1

Ajax

18.10.25

Ajax

0 - 2

AZ Alkmaar

04.10.25

Sparta Rotterdam

3 - 3

Ajax

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FC Twente Latest Games

FC Twente

30.11.25

FC Twente

1 - 0

AZ Alkmaar

22.11.25

Volendam

1 - 1

FC Twente

13.11.25

FC Twente

1 - 0

Schalke 04

07.11.25

FC Twente

0 - 0

Telstar

02.11.25

Groningen

1 - 1

FC Twente

26.10.25

FC Twente

2 - 3

Ajax

18.10.25

NEC Nijmegen

3 - 3

FC Twente

05.10.25

FC Twente

2 - 1

Heracles

26.09.25

FC Twente

3 - 2

Fortuna Sittard

19.09.25

Sparta Rotterdam

1 - 5

FC Twente

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Twente: form and statistics

Twente suffered a 3-2 loss to Alkmaar in their last game to stop their winning streak. Prior to the loss, they had won back-to-back games. At the moment, they have only secured two wins in their last seven games and managed only one in their previous seven on the road. The Tukkers sit 6th on the table with 54 points in 33 games, scoring 62 goals and conceding 47. They have already booked their spot in the league’s Conference League playoffs no matter what happens in this game.

Twente: Lineup

Due to injuries, the Reds will be without Sam Lammers, Taylor Booth (muscle injury), and Naci Unuvar for this match. However, Ricky van Wolfswinkel will lead the attack in a 4-2-3-1 formation.

🔖 Twente starting lineup (4-2-3-1) 

Goalkeeper – Lars Unnerstall

Defenders – Bart van Rooij, Mees Hilgers, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Bas Kuipers

Midfielders – Mathias Kjölö, Michal Sadílek, Daan Rots, Sem Steijn, Michel Vlap

Attacker — Ricky van Wolfswinkel

⛔️ Out: Sam Lammers (Shoulder injury), Taylor Booth (muscle injury), Naci Unuvar (inactive).

👤 Head coach: Joseph Oosting

Ajax vs Twente: head-to-head statistics

History of Head-to-Heads

Eredivisie 2025/2026

26.10.25

FC Twente

2 - 3

Ajax

Eredivisie 2024/2025

18.05.25

Ajax

2 - 0

FC Twente

Eredivisie 2024/2025

10.11.24

FC Twente

2 - 2

Ajax

Eredivisie 2023/2024

14.04.24

Ajax

2 - 1

FC Twente

Eredivisie 2023/2024

17.09.23

FC Twente

3 - 1

Ajax

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Ajax vs Twente: Betting Tips & Odds

• Twente are winless in eight of their last nine league games. A win for the hosts is priced at 1.44 odds on Bet365;
• The last four games between Ajax and Twente saw goals from both sides of the net. This market is available at 1.60 odds on Bet365;
• The last four games between them have recorded at least three goals scored. This market is available at 1.36 on 1xBet.

1X2 DC Handicap O/U BTTS CS O/E HT/FT

Main Time (3) 1st Half (3) 2nd Half (2)

	W1	X	W2
	1.45	5.00	5.80
	1.45	5.62	6.13
	1.47	5.20	6.00

Ajax vs Twente match prediction 18 May 2025

The Jews' motivation is never say never, but first, they need to do their homework well. They must win here and hope the other results in the league go in their favour. With this, I expect the hosts to win this clash, but I also expect the visitors to get a consolation. 

Our match prediction: Over 3 goals for a coefficient of 1.60 in the 1xBet bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: Both Teams to Score for a coefficient of 1.60 in the Bet365 bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: A win for the hosts and Over 2.5 goals for a coefficient of 1.76 in the Betway bookmaker.