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In-form Ajax will aim to continue their blistering start to the 2026-27 campaign in Sunday's clash against Telstar at BUKO Stadion.
Neither side played in the Eredivisie on matchday three, but while Telstar had a week off, Ajax were busy in the Conference League playoffs.
In addition to our Telstar vs Ajax prediction below, check out the rest of today's betting tips for more of our expert predictions.
Telstar vs. Ajax key stats
- Telstar have failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last seven matches.
- In that time, there have been goals at both ends in six of them.
- Nine of Ajax's last 10 matches have featured three or more goals.
- The Amsterdam giants have scored first in six of their last seven matches.
Telstar vs. Ajax preview: Ajax to make it nine in a row against Telstar
Telstar vs Ajax — Tale of the Tape
| Telstar | vs | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
| 13th | Position | 7th |
| 3 | Points | 4 |
| 3 | Goals For | 4 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 2 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 13th | Home / Away Rank | 7th |
Ajax have had a busy start to the 2026-27 season, entering the Conference League qualifiers in the third round. So far, they have emerged relatively unscathed, collecting four points from two league games and, crucially, securing a spot in Europe's third-tier competition.
Holding a two-goal lead heading into the second leg against Sion, Michel's men made life difficult for themselves early on, but four unanswered goals either side of half-time quickly put the tie beyond doubt.
With no European fixtures on the immediate horizon, De Godenzonen will look to make up ground in the league, where they currently sit seventh, albeit with a game in hand.
Ajax have dominated previous encounters with Telstar, winning each of the last eight meetings, including both league matches last season.
Sunday's visitors have also kept clean sheets in each of their last four Eredivisie away matches, and in five of their last seven on the road since March.
After recording arguably the most impressive result of matchday one by beating NEC away from home, Telstar failed to build on that momentum in their next outing, falling 3-1 to Sparta on August 14.
Henk Brugge's side have not played competitively since then and will hope their extra rest translates into renewed energy as they look to pull off an upset against a team they have not beaten since 1974.
Two of De Witte Leeuwen's last three league wins have come from behind, so Telstar can show resilience even after conceding first, a scenario that has played out in four of their last five matches.
Sunday's clash marks the start of a demanding stretch for Telstar, with four of their next five league games coming against top-eight finishers from last season, alongside a meeting with Cambuur.
Telstar vs. Ajax form guide & betting tips
| Telstar | vs | Ajax |
|---|---|---|
WL |
Form | WD |
| 3 | Points | 4 |
| 13th | Form Table | 7th |
| 3 | Goals For | 4 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 2 |
WL |
Form (All Comps) | WDDWW |
Whispers predicts: Telstar 1-2 Ajax
Ajax have momentum and history on their side, and despite their recent hectic schedule, we can expect them to get the job done at 11/20 (1.55).
Both sides have regularly been involved in high-scoring matches of late, so over 2.5 goals at 2/5 (1.40) is an appealing selection.
Each of Telstar's last five matches has seen fewer than five cards shown, so under 4.5 cards completes our selections.
> Ajax to win at 11/20 (1.55) | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 2/5 (1.40) | Likelihood: Probable
> Under 4.5 cards | Likelihood: Probable