RKC Waalwijk take on Ajax at the Mandemakers Stadion in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday, 29 September. View our Eredivisie tips for the clash below.
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RKC Waalwijk vs Ajax prediction: Red-hot visitors worth backing
Key Stats
- Bottom club RKC have lost six times out of six in the Eredivisie this term.
- Five of Ajax’s last six matches in all competitions have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Kenneth Taylor has scored three times in his last four appearances for Ajax.
- Ajax scored three goals in three of their last five meetings with RKC.
Correct score prediction: RKC Waalwijk 1-3 Ajax
In-form Ajax managed to score at least three goals in four of their last five fixtures, while the Amsterdam against also netted three times in three of their last five tussles with RKC. The visitors have the firepower to be comfortable winners in Waalwijk again on Sunday.
Pre-game odds and win probability: RKC Waalwijk listed as favourites
- HOME: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- DRAW: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
- AWAY: 19/50 (1.38) – 72.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
RKC Waalwijk have started the new Eredivisie campaign with six straight defeats and their loss to relegation rivals Sparta Rotterdam last time out was another blow to their confidence.
The hosts are a massive 11/2 to win on Sunday, which speaks volumes about their chances against an Ajax side that are really starting to kick into gear under new coach Francesco Farioli. The visitors have a 72.5% chance of success. You can find more Eredivisie tips on our latest football predictions page.
Most recent H2Hs: Ajax have been dominant
Ajax have won each of their last 11 meetings with RKC and the Amsterdam outfit hit seven goals in their two encounters with Waalwijk last term.
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/01/24
Ajax
RKC
Netherlands Eredivisie 06/12/23
RKC
Ajax
Netherlands Eredivisie 30/09/23
RKC
Ajax
Netherlands Eredivisie 12/02/23
Ajax
RKC
Netherlands Eredivisie 22/10/22
RKC
Ajax
RKC Waalwijk preview: Kramer still suspended
Richard van der Venne and Nouri El Harmazi are considered doubtful for RKC while Michiel Kramer is suspended and also misses out. RKC were beaten 2-1 at home by Sparta Rotterdam in their last Eredivisie assignment.
Predicted lineup: Houwen (GK), Van Gelderen, Van Eijma, Van den Buijs, Meijers, Weidmann, Roemeratoe, Cleonise, Niemeijer, Lokesa, Zawada
Netherlands Eredivisie 29/09/24
L
Ajax
2
RKC
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/09/24
L
Sparta Rotterdam
2
RKC
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 15/09/24
L
Willem II
3
RKC
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 30/08/24
L
AZ
3
RKC
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 25/08/24
L
Go Ahead Eagles
2
RKC
0
Ajax preview: Five players could miss out
Midfielders Anton Gaaei, Sivert Mannsverk and Steven Berghuis are all sidelined with injuries. Amouricchio van Axel and defender Gaston Avila remain doubtful. Ajax thumped Besiktas 4-0 in their Europa League opener on Thursday evening.
Predicted lineup: Pasveer (GK), Rensch, Sutalo, Baas, Hato, Fitz-Jim, Hendeson, Taylor, Traore, Godts, Brobbey
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
D
Slavia Prague
1
Ajax
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 29/09/24
W
RKC
0
Ajax
2
UEFA Europa League 26/09/24
W
Besiktas
0
Ajax
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/09/24
D
Go Ahead Eagles
1
Ajax
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 18/09/24
W
Fortuna Sittard
0
Ajax
5
Player to watch – Jorrel Hato
Jorrel Hato has been impressing at left back for Ajax this season and the 18-year-old has already chipped in with three goal involvements in as many Eredivisie starts since the summer
Hato is a potential superstar
Hato honed his talents in the famed Ajax academy before making his first-team breakthrough and the gifted teenager is expected to fetch a massive transfer fee for the Amsterdam club in the next couple of years.
