FC Volendam vs Ajax Amsterdam Prediction: The Amsterdammers Are Eyeing A Fifth Place Finish In The Eredivisie

FC Volendam will welcome Ajax Amsterdam to the Kras Stadion in the 32nd round of the Eredivisie. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

FC Volendam

Form: LLWDD

A return to second-tier Dutch football is now becoming inevitable as each matchday passes for Volendam, who have endured a dismal season. In their latest match, they succumbed to a 1-0 away defeat against Sparta Rotterdam, which marked their 20th defeat in 31 matches played.

In light of this result, they have seen their losing run in the league extend to two matches. However, a glimpse into their poor form has seen them notch just one win in their last fifteen matches (L9, D5), and nothing much can be expected from them in this one.

With 19 points accumulated from 31 matches, FC Volendam occupies the 17th spot within the relegation zone in the Eredivisie standings and is seven points adrift of safety. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Backhaus; Payne, Mirani, Flint, Cox; Twigt; Booth, Roux, Driel, Johnson; Hoeve

Ajax Amsterdam

Form: DWLDW

The 2023–24 season will forever haunt the Amsterdam outfit as the worst nightmare campaign in years. Ajax Amsterdam have had their highs and lows, and their most recent match against Excelsior was a depiction of a low as they forced a 2-2 in front of their fans.

However, unlike their opponents in this impending encounter, who have notched a single win in 2024 thus far, they've tried to make ends meet, though three wins in twelve matches (D6, L3) isn't cause for celebration as their form has been shaky.

With 49 points accumulated from 31 matches, Ajax Amsterdam sits in fifth place in the Eredivisie standings and has maintained a two-point cushion over sixth-placed NEC Nijmegen.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-2-1

Rulli; Rensch, Sutalo, Kaplan, Hato; Van den Boomen, Mannsverk, Taylor; Godts, Akpom; Rijkhoff

Match Facts

• FC Volendam is currently on a two-match losing run in the Eredivisie.
• Ajax Amsterdam has won one of their last five away matches in the Eredivisie.
• FC Volendam averages 0.93 goals per game when playing at home, and Ajax Amsterdam averages 1.93 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 20 meetings, FC Volendam has won 1 time, Ajax Amsterdam has won 13 times, and there have been 6 draws, with the goal difference being 50-18 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam.

Expert Betting Tips

Ajax Amsterdam have performed below par on the road, losing three of their last five matches. However, they have been presented with the perfect opportunity to return to the winning column by defeating an out-of-sorts FC Volendam, who have shown close to nothing with their performance.  

The Amsterdammers hold the upper hand in the head-to-head statistics and should be able to secure a comfortable win as they boast a superior squad at their disposal. Therefore, support them to cover the Asian handicap of -1.5, as this has been the case in four of their last five encounters against FC Volendam.

• Asian Handicap - Ajax Amsterdam -1.5 for 1.88
• Total 2 - Over 2.5 for 1.74
• Anytime Goalscorer - Chuba Akpom for 1.76