Ajax Amsterdam vs RKC Waalwijk Prediction: Home Sweet Home, No Room For Mistakes In First Home Match Of 2024

Ajax Amsterdam will welcome RKC Waalwijk to the Johan Cruijff ArenA in the 18th round of the Eredivisie.

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between Ajax Amsterdam vs. RKC Waalwijk, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Ajax Amsterdam

Form: WDWWW

In the latest round of the Eredivisie, Ajax Amsterdam made the trip to De Adelaarshorst to lock horns with the Go Ahead Eagles, and despite some defense lapses, they managed to walk away with all three points in the bag in a 3-2 victory.

John van 't Schip's wards are presently unbeaten in nine league matches (W7 D2) and will be confident in extending that run to ten matches as long as they go up against a side they've not lost to in their last 35 matches (W31 D4). Despite their impressive nine-match unbeaten run, a lingering concern arises from their defensive lapses, as they have only managed to secure two clean sheets, highlighting an area that requires improvement.

With 28 points accumulated from 17 matches played, Ajax Amsterdam sit fifth in the Eredivisie standings, three points ahead of sixth-placed Sparta Rotterdam and five points behind fourth-placed AZ Alkmaar.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Ramaj; Rensch, Sutalo, Hato, Sosa; Hlynsson, Tahirovic, Taylor; Bergwijn, Brobbey, Berghuis

RKC Waalwijk

Form: LDLLD

Henk Fraser and his men are in hot waters this season, as they've yet to meet the expectations of their fans. Waalwijk find themselves in a relegation scrap after picking up four wins in 17 league matches, and they'll need to up their ante if they are to keep their hopes of competing in the top flight next season alive.

In their latest match against Heracles, despite the odds stacked in their favor for a comfortable win at the Mandemakers Stadion, the inefficiency in converting opportunities into goals turned out to be their undoing at the end as they succumbed to a 2-1 defeat, bringing their winless run at home to five matches (L4 D1). Henk Fraser's wards enter this match bearing a five-match winless run in the league (L3 D2), and with confidence at a low level, little can be expected from them in this one.

With 14 points accumulated from 17 matches played, RKC Waalwijk occupy the 16th spot in the relegation play-offs of the Eredivisie standings and are three points adrift of safety.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Vaessen; Meir, Lelieveld, Adewoye, Van Den Buijs, Meijers; Cleonise, Roemeratoe, Lokesa, Stevanovic; Kramer

Match Facts

• Ajax Amsterdam have won 31 of their last 35 matches against RKC Waalwijk.
• RKC Waalwijk have won two of their last eight away matches in the Eredivisie.
• Ajax Amsterdam averages 2.5 goals per game when playing at home, and RKC Waalwijk averages 0.75 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the most recent 49 encounters, Ajax Amsterdam emerged victorious 42 times, shared 6 draws, and RKC Waalwijk secured a win on one occasion. The goal difference favors Ajax Amsterdam at 139–32.

Expert Betting Tips

Ajax Amsterdam is enjoying an impressive streak under the management of John van't Schip. The recent addition of midfielder Jordan Henderson from Al Ettifaq signals a gradual but definite rebuild in the Amsterdamers' camp. Their resurgence as one of the football giants in the Netherlands seems to be on the horizon.

Considering that the away side has lost eleven consecutive matches in this fixture, they are likely not to pose a threat in this one, but we are inclined to think that they will be able to find the back of the net in this one, as this has been the case in their last four consecutive meetings with the home side.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.70
• Total - Over 3.5 for 1.88
• Total Corners - Over 10.5 for 1.81