Feyenoord and Ajax will be looking to continue their pursuit of the Eredivisie frontrunners as they clash in a midweek fixture. Both teams have shown some good form lately and with their attacks particularly impressive, they could be set to serve up goals.
After enduring a slow start to the season, Feyenoord appear to have found their form in recent weeks. Brian Priske’s men are currently unbeaten in their last seven matches, claiming six wins in that run.
One great thing about Feyenoord’s good form is that the goals have flowed freely, with a 5-1 victory over Go Ahead Eagles among their recent results. They will head into Wednesday’s clash off the back of a 2-0 victory over Utrecht last time out in the Eredivisie.
Ajax are in a similar situation with Feyenoord as they are unbeaten in their last 11 matches across all competitions. They have picked up nine wins in that run, including a 1-0 victory over Willem II in their previous Eredivisie fixture.
The goals have also flowed freely for Ajax, who claimed a 4-3 victory over Heracles in their previous away fixture in the Eredivisie. However, the result highlights a defensive concern for Francesco Farioli’s men, who have kept just one clean sheet in their last four league matches on the road.
How the bookies view it: Upper hand for Feyenoord
Feyenoord have the upper hand among the bookies and are priced at 21/20 by Betfred to claim the win. A victory for Ajax is valued at 5/2 by Betfred, who is also offering odds of 13/5 for draw.
Head to head: Ajax on top
Ajax have a 40-11 advantage with 18 draws from 60 previous matches against Feyenoord. However, Feyenoord have won the last two meetings, including a 6-0 victory at De Kuip back in April.
Players to watch: Eyes on Carranza
Julian Carranza has been the man in form for Feyenoord, scoring in two of his last three matches. The Japanese forward will be the one to watch on Wednesday and is priced at 6/4 by Betfred to find the net once again.
Wout Weghorst remains a major attacking threat for Ajax, scoring four goals in his last four matches across all competitions. The striker is priced at odds of 21/10 by Betfred to get on the score sheet.
Probable line-ups
Feyenoord have a lengthy injury list with Ayase Ueda, Calvin Stengs and Santiago Gimenez all sidelined. Carranza should lead the line once again with Igor Paixao providing support.
Ajax also have injury problems of their own and will be without Steven Berghuis and Gaston Avila. Weghorst could be set to return to the team after sitting out the win over Willem II.
Feyenoord: Wellenreuther, Read, Beelen, Hancko, Bueno, Hwang, Timber, Osman, Milambo, Paixao, Carranza
Ajax: Ramaj, Caplan, Baas, Rugani, Wijndal, Klaasen, Henderson, Tahirovic, Gaaei, Brobbey, Weghorst
Anything else catch the eye?
Given the attacking quality on both sides and with neither defence looking particularly solid, goals could be expected here. Over 4.5 goals is priced at 3/1 with Betfred, who is also offering odds of 11/8 for over 3.5 goals.
Both teams are likely to be intense right from the start and could be backed to score in the first half at 5/2 with Betfred.
This Dutch Eredivisie match between Feyenoord and Ajax will be played on Oct 30, 2024 and kick off at 18:00. Check below for our tipsters best Feyenoord vs Ajax prediction. You may also visit our dedicated betting previews section for the most up to date previews.
