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Eredivisie: Ajax vs RKC Waalwijk – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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Our betting experts preview the Eredivisie match between Ajax and RKC Waalwijk and offer team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Ajax take on RKC Waalwijk on Sunday at Johan Cruijff ArenA with both fighting to improve on their current position at either end of the Eredivisie standings.

Placed fifth in the table, Ajax have amassed 28 points after 17 matches. On 14 points, RKC Waalwijk rank 16th with 17 matches played this season.

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Ajax Form

In their last three matches, Ajax settled for a point in a 2-2 draw against PEC Zwolle before losing 3-2 to USV Hercules. They were back on top last time out, defeating Go Ahead Eagles 2-3. Ajax claimed four wins in their last six Eredivisie matches at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. They came through these games with a record of one draw and one defeat, in which they conceded six and scored 16 goals.

RKC Waalwijk Form

RKC Waalwijk were only able to take one point from their past three games. They came up short in a 1-0 defeat against Fortuna Sittard before drawing 1-1 with FC Utrecht. They were defeated once again when Heracles ran out 1-2 winners. RKC Waalwijk won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the Eredivisie. The scoreline from these matches says six goals conceded and five scored.

Ajax vs RKC Waalwijk Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Ajax and RKC Waalwijk. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In the last 11 Ajax matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 17 of the last 19 Ajax matches in the Eredivisie, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Ajax have conceded in 20 of the last 22 matches
  • Ajax have scored in the last 11 matches in a row in the Eredivisie
  • In 8 of the last 9 matches Ajax played, both teams scored
  • RKC Waalwijk have conceded in the last 13 matches in a row
  • RKC Waalwijk have conceded in 23 of the last 25 matches in the Eredivisie
  • RKC Waalwijk have conceded in 18 of the last 20 away matches
  • In 8 of the last 10 matches RKC Waalwijk played, both teams scored
  • RKC Waalwijk have conceded in 14 of the last 15 away matches in the Eredivisie

Ajax vs RKC Waalwijk – Players in Form

When looking for in-form players to find the target, some interesting names are popping up in both teams. Brian Brobbey brings great form to the table, as he is now on five goals in six games. Surely, Ajax will start him against RKC Waalwijk, who also have some appealing names to consider. Not least Michiel Kramer, who notched up three goals in his past six games.

Ajax vs RKC Waalwijk Betting Tips

Full-time result

Before their upcoming match, Ajax look back on nine Eredivisie games without losing. They have also beaten RKC Waalwijk in 11 consecutive meetings. Of their 10 most recent games at Johan Cruijff ArenA across all tournaments, Ajax won five times, drew two, and lost three. RKC Waalwijk won two of their recent 10 games on their travels, as well as drawing one and losing seven.

Both teams to score

Ajax have scored in 11 consecutive league meetings with RKC Waalwijk. The hosts scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Interestingly, RKC Waalwijk scored the opening goal of the match in just three of their last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last five Ajax games in the Eredivisie. Ajax and RKC Waalwijk also failed to keep a clean sheet in each of their last 10 matches.

Total goals

Ajax saw over 2.5 goals in ten of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.2 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for RKC Waalwijk, who scored 1.2 times on average in these matches. RKC Waalwijk conceded a goal in their last 11 Eredivisie matches.

Match predictions: Ajax vs RKC Waalwijk

To sum up, the upcoming match between Ajax and RKC Waalwijk seems to be a good betting opportunity.

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