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Eredivisie: Twente vs Ajax – Prediction, Stats & Odds

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

Sunday’s Eredivisie clash at De Grolsch Veste promises an exhilarating encounter as Ajax take on Twente. The Eredivisie standings reveal a notable four-point gap between the two sides, with Ajax surprisingly occupying the 11th spot while Twente sit comfortably in third.

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Twente Form

In their recent three matches, Twente suffered a 5-1 loss to Fenerbahce, followed by a 0-1 defeat to the same team, but rebounded with a 0-2 victory against FC Volendam. Twente’s home form at De Grolsch Veste has been formidable, going unbeaten in their last six games, securing five wins and one draw. During this period, they found the net 18 times while conceding only five goals.

Ajax Form

Ajax had a bit of everything in their recent three matches, beginning with a 1-4 victory against Ludogorets. This was followed by a 0-1 loss to Ludogorets and a 0-0 draw against Fortuna Sittard. In their last six Eredivisie away fixtures, Ajax managed just one win, recording three draws and two losses while scoring six goals and conceding ten times.

Twente vs Ajax Stats

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

  • Twente have not lost 31 of the last 33 home matches
  • Twente have not lost 19 of the last 21 matches
  • Twente have scored in 24 of the last 26 home matches
  • Twente have scored in 20 of the last 21 matches
  • Twente have won 10 of the last 12 home matches
  • In 13 of the last 15 Ajax away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 12 of the last 14 Ajax matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Ajax have conceded in 12 of the last 14 matches
  • In 6 of the last 8 matches Ajax played, both teams scored
  • In 6 of the last 8 away matches Ajax played, both teams scored

Twente vs Ajax – Players in Form

Ricky van Wolfswinkel has been in fine form for Twente, netting three goals in as many Eredivisie matches. This makes him a key figure for his team as they prepare to face Ajax. On the other side, Ajax will be leaning on Steven Bergwijn, who has contributed three Eredivisie goals for the visitors.

Twente vs Ajax Betting Tips

Full-time result

Twente are currently riding an impressive streak of 21 consecutive unbeaten Eredivisie home games. In their last 10 games at De Grolsch Veste in all competitions, they secured eight wins, drew one, and lost once. In contrast, Ajax’s away record in their last 10 matches saw them claim three victories, with two draws, but they also suffered five defeats on the road.

Both teams to score

Twente showcased their defensive prowess by securing four clean-sheet victories in their last 10 matches, notably scoring the opening goal on eight occasions. Furthermore, Twente have maintained an impressive streak of scoring in nine consecutive home meetings against Ajax. Conversely, Ajax managed to score the opening goal in just four out of their last 10 encounters.

Total goals

Twente saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches, as they scored an average of 1.9 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in eight of the last ten outings for Ajax, who managed to score two times in those matches.

Twente vs Ajax Prediction

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

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