Fresh from an impressive midweek win over Feyenoord, Ajax welcome PSV Eindhoven to the Johann Cruyff Arena for an Eredivisie fixture on Saturday. The Amsterdam side have truly hit their stride lately and with PSV looking imperious all season, they could be set to cancel each other out.
Ajax head into Saturday’s clash off the back of a 2-0 victory over Feyenoord in a midweek Eredivisie fixture. They struck both goals in the first half through Kenneth Taylor and Jorrel Hato and were able to hold on for the win
That result extends Ajax’s impressive unbeaten run as they last tasted defeat in August. Francesco men have won their last five matches across all competitions and are also maintaining a 100% record at the Johan Cruyff Arena.
PSV Eindhoven are also coming off a win as they eased to a 6-0 victory over PEC Zwolle last time out in the Eredivisie. They fully took advantage of a red card to the visitors with Ricardo Pepi netting a brace while Noa Lang and Johan Bakayoko were also on target.
It has been an imperious start to the season for PSV, who are maintaining a 100% Eredivisie record after 10 matches. However, Peter Bosz’s men are a bit unconvincing at the back away from home having kept just one clean sheet in their last five Eredivisie matches on the road.
How the bookies view it: PSV with the edge
PSV have the edge among the bookies and are priced at 13/10 by Betfred to claim the win, a victory for Ajax is valued at 15/8 while Betfred is also offering odds of 13/5 for a draw.
Head to head: PSV on top
PSV have a 32-24 advantage with 17 draws from 73 previous matches against Ajax. However, two of the last three meetings gave ended in draws while both teams battled to a 1-1 scoreline at the Johann Cruyff Arena back February.
Players to watch: De Jong on the prowl
Luck de Jong often leads the line for PSV and has five Eredivisie goals this season. The striker has also found the net five times in the last five meetings with Ajax and is priced at 6/4 by Betfred to maintain his scoring run.
Ajax have a big prolific striker of their own and Wout Weghorst could be worth keeping an eye on. He has three Eredivisie goals this season and is priced at 9/4 by Betfred to get on the score sheet on Saturday.
Probable line-ups
It was a fine performance from Ajax on Wednesday and the manager is likely to stick with much of the same team. Josip Sutalo should line up at the heart of defence, with Jordan Henderson set to feature in midfield while Weghorst should lead the line once again.
PSV are without Ivan Perisic, Jerdy Schouten and Herving Lozano, who are all sidelined with injury. Johan Bakayoko is likely to come in for Perisic while de Jong is set to start in attack after coming off the bench last time out.
Ajax: Pasveer, Rensch, Sutalo, Baas, Hato, Henderson, Klaasen, Taylor, Brobbey, Akpom, Weghorst
PSV Eindhoven: Benitez, Dams, Boscagli, Flamingo, Karsdorp, Saibari, Til, Tillman, Lang, Bakayoko, de Jong
Anything else catch the eye?
There is undoubted attacking quality on both sides and Saturday’s clash could be set to serve up goals. Over 4.5 goals is valued at 3/1 by Betfred, who is also offering odds of 5/4 for over 3.5 goals.
Both teams have been on target in the first half in their last two meetings and could be set for a similar pattern at 5/2 with Betfred.
This Dutch Eredivisie match between Ajax and PSV Eindhoven will be played on Nov 2, 2024 and kick off at 18:45. Check below for our tipsters best Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
