Feyenoord vs Ajax Amsterdam Prediction: Can The Rotterdammers Stand Strong in De Klassieker?

Feyenoord will welcome Ajax Amsterdam to De Kuip in the fourth round of the Eredivisie. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Feyenoord

Form: WWWDW

Feyenoord became the first team in the Eredivisie to hand FC Utrecht their first defeat of the season as they cruised to a comfortable 2-0 victory on the road over the weekend. The Rotterdammers are one of two teams yet to suffer defeat this season and head into this fixture unbeaten in their last seven matches across all competitions (W6, D1).

With 19 points accumulated from nine games, Feyenoord currently occupies fourth place in the Eredivisie standings level on points their opponents in this upcoming encounter and three points behind second-placed FC Utrecht.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-5-1

Wellenreuther; Read, Beelen, Hancko, Bueno; Hwang, Timber, Osman, Milambo, Paixao; Carranza

Ajax Amsterdam

Form: WWWWD

Despite being in control of the game for the entirety of the match against Willem ll, Ajax Amsterdam's dominance wasn't fully reflected in the scoreline as they recorded a 1-0 home victory. The Amsterdammers have avoided defeat in their last 11 matches across all competitions (W9, D2), and they head into this fixture boasting a four-match winning streak.

With 19 points accumulated from eight games, Ajax Amsterdam currently occupies third place in the Eredivisie standings and have maintained a one-point cushion over fifth-placed FC Twente. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 3-5-2

Ramaj; Rugani, Baas, Kaplan; Gaaei, Tahirovic, Van den Boomen, Klaassen, Wijndal; Traore, Brobbey

Match Facts

• Feyenoord are currently on a five-match winning streak across all competitions.
• Ajax Amsterdam have lost just one of their last six away matches against Feyenoord.
• Feyenoord averages 1.67 goals per game when playing at home, and Ajax Amsterdam averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 70 meetings, Feyenoord have won 12 times, Ajax Amsterdam have won 40 times, and there have been 18 draws, with the goal difference being 152-84 in favour of Ajax Amsterdam. 

Expert Betting Tips

The last time these two sides met was in the previous season, with Feyenoord winning 6-0 at home. There's no denying that the home team will be out to replicate the same performance in this upcoming encounter. 

However, things have since changed when it comes to Ajax Amsterdam's performance this season, and they could find it challenging to compete as they did before. We recommend supporting the home side not to lose combined with a total of over 2.5 goals.

• 1X & TO 2.5 for 2.12
• Highest Scoring Half - 2nd Half for 1.97
• Correct Score - Feyenoord 2:2 Ajax for 41.00