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De Graafschap - Ajax
Netherlands Cup - De Vijverberg
3rd Round
Prediction 1
Over 2.5 Ajax Goals
171/100 (1.71)
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Prediction 2
Over 3.5 Goals
10/11 (1.91)
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De Graafschap vs Ajax Picks and Predictions
Ajax will look to extend its winning streak domestically in this quarterfinal match of the Dutch Cup against the Second Division team De Graafschap.
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Over 2.5 Ajax Goals
There are not many options regarding this De Graafschap vs Ajax matchup, but to focus on goals being scored. Ajax has been demolishing defenses in the second part of the season and has scored over 2.5 goals mark in four of their last five league encounters. This prediction is based on the fact that the visiting side is scoring goals on a historic level. We can also take a look at De Graafschap's defensive skill set, they have conceded 38 goals this season in 26 games. The last couple of times these teams met each other was in Eredivisie during the season 2018/2019 when Ajax won 8-0, and 4-1.
Over 3.5 Goals
The way that the Amsterdam team is scoring goals since John Heitinga took over the coaching role, has been nothing but incredible, so this De Graafschap vs Ajax prediction is about the visiting side getting on the scoresheet multiple times. Ajax had 13 over 3.5 goal matches this season in Eredivisie, there was a four-match streak that was ended this past weekend when they beat Vitesse by 2-1. There are 3.8 goals scored on average in Ajax games, and the Amsterdam outfit is the most efficient team in the Eredivisie. At the same time, De Graafschap isn't very far from the top eight positions in the second division that would enable them to play for promotion into Eredivisie. The team from Doetinchem had eight over 3.5 goals games this season compared to 18 on the other side of things.
Market Odds and Statistical Information for De Graafschap vs Ajax prediction
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Head to Head
15/05/19
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
De Graafschap
Ajax
1
4
16/12/18
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Ajax
De Graafschap
8
0
08/05/16
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
De Graafschap
Ajax
1
1
20/12/15
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Ajax
De Graafschap
2
1
23/09/15
Netherlands Cup Netherlands
Ajax
De Graafschap
2
0
Last Five - De Graafschap
17/03/23
Netherlands Eerste Divisie EER
PSV Reserves
De Graafschap
2
1
L
13/03/23
Netherlands Eerste Divisie EER
PEC Zwolle
De Graafschap
1
0
L
10/03/23
Netherlands Eerste Divisie EER
FC Dordrecht
De Graafschap
0
4
W
06/03/23
Netherlands Eerste Divisie EER
Helmond Sport
De Graafschap
0
2
W
02/03/23
Netherlands Cup Netherlands
Ajax
De Graafschap
3
0
L
Last Five - Ajax
19/03/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Feyenoord
Ajax
3
2
L
12/03/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Heerenveen
Ajax
2
4
W
05/03/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
NEC
Ajax
0
1
W
02/03/23
Netherlands Cup Netherlands
De Graafschap
Ajax
0
3
W
26/02/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Vitesse
Ajax
1
2
W
These are the current De Graafschap vs Ajax odds provided by the bookmakers:
De Graafschap odds: 17/1 (17.00) – 5.9%
Draw odds: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
Ajax odds: 23/20 (1.15) – 87%
It doesn't get much more one-sided than this looking at the odds. It would be one of the biggest upsets in Dutch Cup history if De Graafschap manages to surprise Ajax. But, as far as the bookmakers' options for different betting opportunities is concerned, you can check the following options: Ajax leading after the First Half by 2-0 is priced at 9/2 (5.50) – 18.2%, while looking at potentially the hosts getting at least a goal, you can check the odds for Ajax Win with BTTS which is priced at 7/5 (2.40) – 41.7%.
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Team Information, De Graafschap vs Ajax Lineups, and Preview
De Graafschap
The Second Division team has done its part this season by reaching the quarterfinal stage of the Dutch Cup, unfortunately for the team from the city of Doetinchem, their journey could come to an abrupt end by facing the biggest club in the Netherlands. First-year coach Adrie Poldervaart doesn't have any injury problems with his squad and will be counting on the team's best scorer Camiel Neghli to cause some trouble for Ajax.
Possible lineup: Jurjus, Fortes, Schenk, Hillen, Buttner, Brittijn, Kaak, Korte, Neghli, Onal, Haen.
Ajax
The transformation of Ajax under the leadership of John Heitinga has continued with a 2-1 win over Vitesse over the weekend. The Amsterdam team did lose last week to Union Berlin and thus went out of the Europa League, but at least now they can focus on catching Eredivisie leaders Feyenoord and retaining the league title, and at the same time chase another Cup trophy. Ahmetcan Kaplan is still out of the lineup due to injury, but the rest of the squad should be ready for action.
Possible lineup: Rulli, Rensch, Timber, Alvarez, Wijndal, Berghuis, Taylor, Klaassen, Kudus, Tadic, Bergwijn.
Starting lineups
Starting lineups are usually released 60 minutes before kick-off.
De Graafschap
Ajax
Player to Watch: Steven Berghuis
It is difficult to look at only one player from the Ajax lineup as the key for the team from Amsterdam, but Steven Berghuis certainly reflects that opinion. He has scored seven goals this season and is the second-best assist-maker on the team.
General Information about De Graafschap vs Ajax prediction
- What is the match timetable? – 20:00 BST, 21:00 CET
- Where is the match venue? – De Vijverberg, Doetinchem
- What was the score the last time they met? – Ajax won 4-1 in 2019
