The standout matchup in round 28 of the 2025-26 Eredivisie season sees Feyenoord welcome Ajax to De Kuip in Sunday's De Klassieker.
This fixture has proven pivotal in deciding title races in the past, but with PSV running away with the league crown, both of this weekend's opponents have their sights set on securing Champions League football.
In addition to our Feyenoord vs Ajax prediction below, check out the rest of today's betting tips.
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Feyenoord vs Ajax key stats
- Feyenoord have lost just one of their last six outings across all competitions (W4, D1).
- Still, Sunday's hosts will be keen to address a defensive deficiency that has seen them concede in four straight matches.
- Six of Ajax's last eight affairs have seen goals at both ends.
- De Godenzonen have won three straight games against Feyenoord.
Feyenoord vs Ajax preview: Narrow triumph for hosts in exciting affair
| Feyenoord | vs | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 4th |
| 52 | Points | 47 |
| 60 | Goals For | 52 |
| 39 | Goals Against | 34 |
| 8 | Clean Sheets | 7 |
| 2nd | Home Rank | 3rd |
| 3rd | Away Rank | 7th |
Following a 3-3 draw with NAC Breda, Feyenoord looked set to drop points against another relegation candidate after falling behind to Excelsior during Sunday's meeting.
However, a quickfire second-half double from Ayase Ueda handed Robin van Persie's men all three points and moved them back into second place, leapfrogging NEC, who had beaten champions-elect PSV on Saturday.
Feyenoord are completing a league-high 9.5 dribbles per game.
With NEC set to play before Feyenoord once again, the Rotterdam giants could begin this weekend's heavyweight clash in third place, further increasing the stakes in an already significant encounter.
Riding a five-game home winning streak, the hosts have been imperious in front of their fans, and an electric atmosphere is expected for what is undoubtedly De Stadionclub's biggest assignment of their remaining fixtures.
Already contending with a significant injury crisis, Feyenoord saw Hwang In-Beom forced off against Excelsior, leaving the midfielder doubtful to feature this weekend.
Ajax handed Oscar Garcia a perfect start to life at the helm, recording a 4-0 thrashing of Sparta Rotterdam at the Johan Cruyff Arena to snap a three-game winless run.
Ajax's Youri Baas has the most accurate passes per game (72.7) of any Eredivisie player this term.
A Joshua Kitolano own goal opened the floodgates, with Steven Berghuis, Davy Klaassen and Mika Godts all getting on the scoresheet to wrap up a convincing victory.
Still two points adrift of NEC in third and three behind Feyenoord in second, Ajax travel to De Kuip knowing that a defeat could spell the end of their Champions League hopes.
Having won just one of their last six Eredivisie matches on the road (L1, D4), Sunday's visitors have largely underwhelmed away from home, but their recent record against Feyenoord is encouraging.
Unlike their hosts, the away side have a relatively shorter injury list to manage, despite the recent addition of Youri Regeer.
Feyenoord vs Ajax form guide & betting tips
| Feyenoord | vs | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| W-W-L-D-W | Form | W-D-D-L-W |
| 10 | Points | 8 |
| 4th | Form Table | 9th |
| 8 | Goals For | 10 |
| 7 | Goals Against | 5 |
| W-W-L-D-W | Form (all comps) | W-D-D-L-W |
Whispers predicts: Feyenoord 2-1 Ajax
Despite losing the last three meetings with Ajax, Feyenoord head into Sunday's encounter as favourites, with a home win priced at 21/20—and we expect them to deliver.
Given that five of the last seven De Klassiekers have produced three or more goals, over 2.5 goals at 1/2 looks a strong bet.
Ayase Ueda and Mika Godts have the most Eredivisie direct goal contributions this season (23 each), so backing Ueda (4/5) or Godts (10/11) to add to their tally appears sensible.
> Match result - Feyenoord to win at 21/20 | Likelihood: Possible
> Total goals - Over 2.5 goals at 1/2 | Likelihood: Possible
> Player to score or assist anytime - Ayase Ueda at 4/5 | Likelihood: Probable
> Player to score or assist anytime - Mika Godts at 10/11 | Likelihood: Probable