All eyes will be on De Adelaarshorst as Go Ahead Eagles and Ajax draw swords in the second round of the Eredivisie on Sunday, 17 August 2025.
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Go Ahead Eagles vs Ajax predictions: A fair few goals
Key stats
- At least four goals were scored in five of Go Ahead Eagles’ last seven matches.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in six of Ajax's last eight games.
- Ajax are unbeaten in their last four encounters with Go Ahead Eagles.
Correct score prediction: Go Ahead Eagles 1-3 Ajax
Go Ahead Eagles are without a win in four consecutive clashes between these teams and have won only one of Ajax's last eight trips to this stadium (D2, L5). They are also in low spirits after failing to win any of their last three games, including the Johan Cruijff Shield.
On the other hand, Ajax are coming off a 2-0 victory over Telstar and have a 4-1-1 win-draw-loss record in their last six matches across all competitions. They should be able to defeat an out-of-form Go Ahead Eagles side.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Ajax are clear favourites
- HOME: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- DRAW: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- AWAY: 3/4 (1.75) – 57.1%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Ahead of this skirmish, Ajax are the expected winners at 3/4 (1.75). Teams with these odds generally have a 57.1% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that five of Go Ahead Eagles’ last seven games went above the 3.5-goal threshold, over 3.5 total goals has an appealing look at 11/10 (2.10). That one has a 47.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Ajax's dominance to continue?
Ajax are undefeated in their last four meetings with Go Ahead Eagles and have lost only twice in the last 17 clashes between these sides, stretching back to March 2010.
Netherlands Eredivisie 23/02/25
Ajax
Go Ahead Eagles
Netherlands Eredivisie 26/01/25
Ajax
Go Ahead Eagles
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/09/24
Go Ahead Eagles
Ajax
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/04/24
Ajax
Go Ahead Eagles
Netherlands Eredivisie 02/04/24
Ajax
Go Ahead Eagles
Go Ahead Eagles preview: Looking to get back to winning ways
A stoppage-time equaliser from Gerrit Nauber handed Go Ahead Eagles a hard-fought 2-2 draw away at Fortuna Sittard last weekend.
Holding midfielder Calvin Twigt received his marching orders in that contest, becoming the first player to be sent off in the Eredivisie this season. In Twigt’s absence this weekend, Yassir Rahmouni is expected to partner Evert Linthorst in Melvin Boel's double pivot system, while Milan Smit leads the line.
On the injury front, left-back Pim Saathof remains out due to cruciate ligament tear.
Predicted lineup: De Busser (GK), James, Kramer, Deijl, Linthorst, Rahmouni, Suray, Edvardsen, Margaret & Smit.
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
D
PEC Zwolle
1
Go Ahead Eagles
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25
L
AZ
3
Go Ahead Eagles
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25
D
Almere City FC
0
Go Ahead Eagles
0
Netherlands Cup 21/04/25
W
AZ
1 (2)
Go Ahead Eagles
1 (4)
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/04/25
D
NAC
1
Go Ahead Eagles
1
Ajax preview: A few absentees
Newly promoted Telstar were made to rue their chances early on against Ajax, who went on to claim all three points courtesy of a brace from Wout Weghorst on either side of the half.
The visitors will now look to mark their first trip this season with a victory, as they bid to clinch the Eredivisie title, having narrowly missed out on it last campaign.
Right-back Youri Regeer is touch-and-go for this meeting after sustaining an injury last time out. However, Brian Brobbey, Josip Sutalo, and Branco van den Boomen are ruled out because of injury.
Coach Johnny Heitinga could stick with his starting XI from last Sunday if Regeer is ruled fit to play.
Predicted lineup: Jaros (GK), Gaaei, Bouwman, Baas, Wijndal, Berghuis, Klaassen, Taylor, Traore, Weghort & Moro.
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
L
NEC
3
Ajax
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 27/04/25
D
Sparta Rotterdam
1
Ajax
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 20/04/25
L
FC Utrecht
4
Ajax
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
W
Willem II
1
Ajax
2
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/04/25
W
NAC
1
Ajax
3
Player to watch: Wout Weghorst
Wout Weghorst put in a man-of-the-match performance last weekend, scoring a brace in Ajax's 2-0 victory over Telstar. The former Burnley forward has now scored in three consecutive league games, stretching back to the previous season. He will look to extend that streak on Sunday afternoon.