Eredivisie | Gameweek 5

Dec 4, 2024 at 7pm UK

Amsterdam ArenA

Ajaxvs.Utrecht

Match preview

Ajax bounced back from losing to Real Sociedad in the Europa League with a win against NEC at the weekend. This saw them leapfrog their upcoming opponents into second place in the league standings.

It wasn't an easy win for Ajax on the road. They went a goal down inside the first 15 minutes but showed their resilience to come back and win 2-1, thanks to a brace from Wout Weghorst.

That result has now taken Francesco Farioli's side to a record of 11 league games unbeaten (W9 D2 L0), while the new boss has still only suffered one top-flight defeat since taking charge of the club at the start of the season.

It's worth mentioning that Ajax have now scored two or more goals in each of their last five league games. They've only failed to do so in three of their 13 league matches this season.

The hosts have been on a winning streak at the Johan Cruijff Arena this season, taking all six of their matches there. They also beat this opponent 2-0 at this venue when they met last season.