Ajax have rebounded from a disappointing goalless draw to Utrecht in some style, netting an impressive seven-goal tally in back-to-back wins over NAC Breda and Roda JC in last two league ties. De Gidenzonen have thus continued with the pressure on the runaway leaders PSV who are still seven points ahead at the top after beating Excelsior in their mid-week’s fixture.
The team led by Erik ten Hag had troubles on Wednesday when they conceded a second-minute goal away at Roda, but de Godenzonen have managed to show the class later on netting four until the end to confirm the favourites tag. It was Klaas-jan Huntelaar who has notched a brace to move level on goals with the likes of Donny van de Beek and David Neres at the top of team’s goalscorers list.
The former Schalke 04 striker will have a nice chance to take his tally to double digits in his 19th appearance for Ajax given that Twente will travel to the capital off the back of a 0-4 home loss to AZ in mid-week. The Tukkers have thus once again revealed their defensive woes and their second consecutive loss has pushed Verbeek’s side into the drop zone.
Missing Players
Ajax
Doesn't have new damaged only long-term missing
FC Twente
Injured: O. Assaidi (A 19/6),S. Thesker (D 11/3),
Red card: C. Cuevas (D 15/0)
Doubtful: F. Jensen (M 21/4), A. Maher (M 4/0)
H2H
The head to head stats will also only confirm Ajax’s dominance.
De Godenzonen have won 19 and lost only 2 of 25 home ties with Twente over the history.
However, we must mention that the Tukkers have managed to avoid a defeat on two occasions against Ajax in this season.Moreover, Twente eliminated de Godenzonen out of KNVB Beker on penalties in late-December.
It seems that everything is set for the sweet revenge of Ajax for the cup elimination and we would not be surprised to see the hosts clinch a demolishing win by three or more goals here.
Ajax have notched 14 goals in last four home matches against Twente. Given teams’ most recent spells of form, we just have to back the home win by three or more goals as the main betting option at 2.13 odds.