FC Twente vs Ajax Amsterdam Prediction: Expecting Some Fireworks In This Encounter Where Both Sides Will Be Content With A Point

FC Twente will look to maintain their impressive form in the Eredivisie by picking up their fourth consecutive victory as they welcome Ajax Amsterdam to De Grolsch Veste in the 5th round.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

FC Twente

De Grolsch Veste will be without the luminous lights of the Europa League as the Tukkers failed to secure their spot in the group stages after falling victim to a 6-1 aggregate defeat to Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce in a two-legged play-off. A morale-crushing 5-1 defeat on the road in the first leg followed a 1-0 defeat at home in the second leg.

However, on the flip side, they have been making waves in the Eredivisie as they have kicked off their 2023–24 campaign on a positive note, winning three consecutive matches. The Tukkers got the better of newly promoted sides Almere City and PEC Zwolle in their opening two matches, recording a 4-1 win on the road and a 3-1 win at home, respectively. Their recent match before the international break was a 2-0 road win against Volendam.

Joseph Oosting still maintains a sense of optimism that his side could as well be on their way to a fourth consecutive victory given that their last meeting against their opponents in this impending clash, who were then under the guidance of John Heitinga, saw them run out 3-1 winners at home in the previous season, a feat they'll be looking to achieve once again as they extend their winning streak to two matches against them.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Unnerstall; Sampsted, Bruns, Propper, Regeer; Kjolo, Sadilek, Rots, Steijn, Vlap; Van Wolfswinkel

Ajax Amsterdam

Following a 1-0 defeat against Ludogorets at home in the second leg tie of the Europa League play-off, an outcome that didn't hamper their prospects of confirming their spot in the group stages, the Dutch Giants failed to give their fanbase assurance that it was just a minor blip in form as they made the trip to Limburg to face off with underestimated underdogs Fortuna Sittard on the fourth match day of the Eredivisie.

Despite a handful of players making their debut, it wasn't enough to see Maurice Steijn's men secure a comfortable win only to be held at arm's length by salvaging a point in a scoreless draw, though the outcome would've turned out differently if it weren't for their opponents missed penalty.

However, in all that disappointment, they have yet to suffer defeat in their opening three matches, though they would have preferred that it was under different circumstances than to find themselves swamped with two draws and a solitary win to accumulate five points.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Gorter; Rensch, Sutalo, Hato, Avila; Van Den Boomen, Tahirovic, Hlynsson, Mikautadze, Borges; Brobbey

Match Facts

• FC Twente have kept four clean sheets in nine of their competitive matches.
• Ajax Amsterdam have won just one of their three competitive away matches.
• FC Twente averages 1.9 goals per game when playing at home, and Ajax Amsterdam averages 1.9 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 64 meetings, FC Twente have won 13 times, Ajax Amsterdam have won 36 times, and there have been 15 draws, with the goal difference being 130-65 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam.

Expert Betting Tips

FC Twente has undeniably lived up to expectations in the league, where they currently boast a 100% winning record due to a three-match winning streak. They'll be eager to extend that winning streak to four matches against a side that they managed to defeat 3-1 in the previous season.

Ajax, on the other hand, are still trying to find their footing after a slow start to the season. However, they can find solace in the fact that they are not far behind first place in the standings, hindered by a four-point deficit, which will see them motivated to put forth a convincing performance as they make their charge for the coveted place.

In the previous season, Ajax Amsterdam lost 3-1 against their opponents in this impending encounter, and they will want to avoid a repeat of the same outcome in this one. However, they still maintain the status of a dominant side in this fixture by winning. They have won three of their last six matches and will be confident of adding a fourth to their portfolio.

Given that six of their last nine matches have seen the total exceed 2.5 goals, we expect such a trend to continue here, as picking up a winner could go sideways.

• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.60
• Total (1 Half) - Over 1.5 for 2.31
• Full-time Result - Draw for 3.55