Ajax and Willem II measure forces in Amsterdam ArenA, in a match for the 16th day of the Eredivisie. The history of direct confrontations played in this stadium is favorable to the home team, which in the last 6 matches won 5 and lost 1. Indeed, the last time these two teams played a match in this stadium, on 03-11-11 2018, for Eredivisie, Ajax won by (2‑0). K. Dolberg (11 ‘) and F. de Jong (22’) scored the goals of Ajax.
Ajax :
The home team is currently in 1st position, with 41 points won, after 13 wins and 2 draws. In the penultimate match, he won at home against Heracles by (4-1). In the last match, he won out against FC Twente by (2-5).
For this competition, he recorded a sequence of 7 wins in the last home games and did not lose any of the last 15 matches. His attack has scored regularly, as he scored at least one goal in each of the last 10 games for this competition. In their home matches there is a tendency for goals, since 26 of the last 33 matches have ended with Over 2.5 goals. The team does not usually have problems opening the scoring: he scored the first goal in 13 of the last 15 games for Eredivisie, of these 13 he came to the break in advantage in 9 and managed to maintain the advantage until the end of the 90 ‘in 12.
Being in the leadership is not a surprise for Ajax, as it has a strong staff. You can face any club, even with superiority. Therefore, we must see a team always playing the attack, with attitude and efficiency, as it will try to win as many times as possible. Of course, you may face some difficulties during the duel, but it is hard to imagine having a stumble. In this match, Zakaria Labyad, Quincy Promes and David Neres will be absent, for being in the medical department.
Willem II :
The visiting team is currently in the 4th position, with 26 points won, after 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses. In the penultimate match, he drew away against ADO Den Haag by (3‑3). In the last match, he won at home against Sparta Rotterdam by (4-0). For the championship, Willem II conquered 10 points in 21 possible, after 3 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses in the last 7 games he played as a visitor. The team allowed goals to the opponent in 7 of the last 10 games, so he has not presented great defensive strength, but his attack has scored regularly, since he scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games for this competition. In 15 games in this competition, he only got 2 comebacks in the 8 games in which he suffered the first goal.
The good campaign that Willem II is doing is the result of his work and he certainly intends to continue like this. Of course this match will not be easy, but it depends on itself and what you can do on the field to make this happen. Homogeneity among all sectors is crucial, as this reduces the risks of being surprised. Therefore, we must see a team fighting hard for their goals and without thinking about going through difficulties. In front of the leader he knows that by adding a point he can already celebrate a lot. In this match, Fernando Lewis will be absent, in the medical department.
PREDICTION: Over 3,5 goals @ 1,58
