Eredivisie – PSV Eindhoven vs Ajax: Betting Preview

Another top-of-the-table showdown awaits in the Eredivisie between PSV Eindhoven and Ajax on Sunday at the Philips Stadion.

Just one point is all that separates the two sides in the Dutch league table. PSV are in first place, having bagged 46 points from 19 games. The Red and Whites are in excellent form and hope to inflict misery on their old foes.

AJax, on the other hand, are in second place on 45 points from as many games. The reigning champions are in good form. Not only have they scored a league-best of 47 goals, but they’ve also only conceded four times all season.

Our tip

Stats and facts for PSV and Ajax in Eredivisie.

Current form — PSV vs Ajax

The Red and Whites are in excellent form

PSV Eindhoven have really been enjoying their football in their previous 3 matches, which started off with a 1-4 win against RKC Waalwijk. They went on to beat Go Ahead Eagles by 2-0, before also getting the better of FC Groningen in a 0-1 victory.

Sons of the Gods continue to collect points

Ajax look to continue their current momentum with another positive result. In their last 3 matches, they first beat Fortuna Sittard 5-0 before cruising past Utrecht 3-0. They thrashed Excelsior Maassluis 9-0 last time out.

How do the bookies view it?

Whether your preferred betting strategy includes an accumulator or singles, there are good prices to be had. In a match between two sides performing almost identical in recent weeks, we favor Ajax to first make a breakthrough. The bookmakers currently settle the price for a home win at 3.75. A win for the visitors is 1.95, whilst a draw gets you 3.80.

PSV vs Ajax – Fixture History

The last time the pair played each other, Ajax came away as 5-0 winners in the Eredivisie, back in October 2021.

PSV Eindhoven enter the match against Ajax with a 3-3-4 record in their previous 10 encounters in the Eredivisie. This amounts to a 30% winning ratio for the hosts, with the away side victorious in 40% of the last 10 encounters. With more than two goals coming out 6 times in these encounters, it is only natural to look for goals on Sunday.

Current table in the Eredivisie

Looking at the current Eredivisie standings, PSV Eindhoven and Ajax are currently 1 point and 1 place apart. Ajax will no doubt attempt to grab all three points on Sunday to move further up the league table. Despite being the outsider in this clash, PSV Eindhoven will try to make this a miserable day for their opponents. The result of this game could have a big impact on both teams in their upcoming matches. There is every reason to zoom in on the clash between PSV Eindhoven and Ajax.

Top goalscorer

As we enter a crucial Eredivisie match, both PSV Eindhoven and Ajax will be looking for their main strikers this season. Accordingly, we have listed some of the in-form players who are expected to be getting it on for each team this season.