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FC Den Bosch - Ajax
Netherlands Cup - Stadion de Vliert
8th Round
Prediction 1
Ajax to win by 3+
3/5 (1.60)
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Prediction 2
Over 3.5 goals
4/6 (1.67)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Den Bosch will play host to Dutch giants Ajax on Wednesday 11th January in the KNVB Beker.
Den Bosch vs Ajax: Our top betting tips
Right now Den Bosch sit four points worse off than Ajax’s second string, Jong Ajax, in the Dutch second tier. Given they entertain the Ajax first team in this cup game is it fair to expect a mauling or do Den Bosch have a wildcard up their sleeve? Find out with our Den Bosch vs Ajax match preview with free tips, predictions and odds mentioned along the way.
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Ajax to win by 3+ goals
It might sound like a bold call to back a team to win by three or more goals but this Ajax side are so vastly superior to what they’re facing in Den Bosch that the idea of them winning by three clear goals isn’t hard to picture at all. Den Bosch are winless in five games and have lost each of their past four whilst shipping 12 goals in that time. Ajax meanwhile have won four of five games whilst hitting 13 goals in total. Consider the fact that these stats then need to be cranked through for the differing levels the sides play at and a big Ajax win is highly plausible.
Over 3.5 goals
Next up we are backing there to be over 3.5 total goals in this game. Den Bosch have broken the 3.5 mark in two of their last four home games. Ajax meanwhile have broken the 3.5 marker in four of their last five matches. On top of that, the last time Ajax visited Den Bosch's home ground we saw a five goals. With that form in mind alongside the odds on offer, this has decent value.
Here are the key stats & form guide for Den Bosch vs Ajax
Last Five - FC Den Bosch
27/01/23
Netherlands Eerste Divisie EER
Maastricht
FC Den Bosch
3
3
D
20/01/23
Netherlands Eerste Divisie EER
PSV Reserves
FC Den Bosch
0
1
W
16/01/23
Netherlands Eerste Divisie EER
FC Eindhoven
FC Den Bosch
4
1
L
11/01/23
Netherlands Cup Netherlands
Ajax
FC Den Bosch
2
0
L
06/01/23
Netherlands Eerste Divisie EER
FC Utrecht Reserves
FC Den Bosch
4
1
L
Last Five - Ajax
29/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Excelsior
Ajax
1
4
W
26/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
FC Volendam
Ajax
1
1
D
22/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
Feyenoord
Ajax
1
1
D
14/01/23
Netherlands Eredivisie Netherlands
FC Twente
Ajax
0
0
D
11/01/23
Netherlands Cup Netherlands
FC Den Bosch
Ajax
0
2
W
So, that gives you some insight to how the different bookmakers see the action unfolding. How though do the bookies odds translate into probabilities ahead of this game? Let's find out.
Den Bosch odds: 20/1 (21.00) – 5%
Draw odds: 8/1 (9.00) – 11%
Ajax odds: 1/13 (1.08) – 93%
The odds on the match result markets tell you everything you need to know. Den Bosch need more than just Lady Luck smiling on them to come through this game whilst Ajax will need to have a disaster not to progress. From a bettors perspective, that makes things slightly more difficult as markets like HT/FT, handicap and paired match result and BTTS wagers have to be built to find stronger odds. Of course, if you want to leave the result betting alone things like the total goals market can be used; bookies are expecting goals in this game but at least you have a sliding scale to work with to balance your risk and reward.
Check out the predicted lineups ahead of Den Bosch vs Ajax
Den Bosch
If ever there was a free hit for a team then this is it. Literally nobody expects Den Bosch to get a result against a side like Ajax. That will give the hosts a little spring in their step though owing to a lack of pressure. Expect the strongest possible XI.
Predicted lineup – van der Steen (GK), Mulders, de Groot, van den Bogert, van Grunsven, der Heijden, Ahannach, Lejten, Hammouti, Patolidis, Konings
Ajax
Ajax will win this game; we’re pretty damn site of that. They’ll also expect to win the game regardless of the team the name and, as such, we are expecting to see a fair few alterations to the XI named. That means the likes of Brian Brobbey will at best be on the bench.
Predicted lineup – Gorter (GK), Bassey, Timber, Aertssen, Fitz Jim, Klassen, Kudus, Regeer, Banel, Berghuis, Lucca
Starting Lineups
*Starting lineups are usually announced one hour prior to kick off.
Player to watch
Our player to watch in this game is Ajax’s 20-year-old Dutch international midfielder Kenneth Taylor. Taylor, who was in Qatar for the World Cup, has spent a lot of time on the sidelines this season due to injury but he’s a very good footballer, which he’s shown in the games he has played. In 13 league appearances this year, he has scored five goals and set up another three.
A quickfire FAQ on Den Bosch vs Ajax
- Where is the match being played? – De Vliert
- Who do the bookmakers have as favourites? – Ajax
- What time does the match kick off? 8 PM GMT
