Almere City vs Ajax Amsterdam Prediction: The Amsterdammers Are The Superior Side In This Fixture

Almere City will welcome Ajax Amsterdam to the Yanmar Stadion in the twelfth round of the Eredivisie.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Almere City

Form: WDDWW

Almere City picked up their third win of the season in the Eredivisie courtesy of a shock 2-1 win over Sparta Rotterdam away from home in the tenth round, which also put an end to a three-match losing run. This comes after an 8-1 thrashing of OJC Rosmalen in the first round of the KNVB Cup away from home.

The Black Sheep's introduction to their first ever top-flight appearance in club history didn't pan out the way they had anticipated, as a six-match winless run definitely pointed to a woeful season. However, they've since embarked on a journey that has witnessed them turn the tide around, as they are currently on a five-match unbeaten run, recording three draws and two wins. A surge of confidence should make them fancy their chances of causing another upset in this one.

With 12 points collected from eleven matches played, Almere City sits ninth in the Eredivisie standings, with Heracles Almelo tenth and four points in the relegation zone.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 5-3-2

Bakker; Van de Kamp, Jacobs, Van Bruggen, Soh, Royo; Resink, Robinet, Koopmeiners; Van La Parra, Hansen

Ajax Amsterdam

Form: WWLLL

Four-time Champions of Europe suffered yet another setback in the Europa League against Brighton & Hove Albion as they succumbed to a 2-0 defeat at the Johan Cruyff Arena, leaving them rock bottom in Group B.

In the Eredivisie, they picked up their third win of the season, which was also John van’t Schip's first as manager, by defeating Heerenveen 4-1 at home. This win has seen them record consecutive wins for the first time this season, having been plagued with consistency that witnessed them go on a seven-match winless run, recording five losses and two draws.

With 11 points collected from 10 matches played, Ajax Amsterdam occupy 11th place in the Eredivisie standings, four places above the relegation play-off spot and three points behind seventh-placed Excelsior.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Ramaj; Rensch, Sutalo, Hato, Martha; Van den Boomen, Taylor; Berghuis, Akpom, Bergwijn; Brobbey

Match Facts

• Almere City have lost three of their five home matches in the Eredivisie.
• Ajax Amsterdam have kept only one clean sheet in six away league matches.
• Almere City averages 0.6 goals per game when playing at home, and Ajax Amsterdam averages 1.6 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

This will be the first meeting between these two sides in the Eredivisie.

Expert Betting Tips

Almere City enter this clash with confidence, and while they will be looking forward to slaying the Dutch Giants, Ajax Amsterdam,they also know that it won't be an easy feat given their poor track record against two of the big three in Dutch football this season, a 6-1 loss to Feyenoord and a 4-0 loss to PSV Eindhoven.

Ajax Amsterdam may view this match as a perfect opportunity to redeem themselves and give their fans something worth celebrating following a poor display in European football.

Realistically speaking, it'll be wise to side with the favorites, and in this case, it's none other than Ajax Amsterdam, who, despite a floundering performance, are tipped for a commanding win away from home. As such an Asian handicap of -1.5 in their favor should surface against a side that has struggled defensively this season.

• Asian Handicap - Ajax Amsterdam -1.5 for 2.30
• Total - Over 3 for 1.70
• Total Corners - Over 10.5 for 1.76