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Ajax host high-flying Utrecht at the Johan Cruyff Arena in the Dutch Eredivisie on Sunday, looking to secure back-to-back wins.
Following a 3-0 loss to PSV Eindhoven and a 0-0 draw with AZ Alkmaar, De Godenzonen returned to winning ways with a 3-2 defeat of Groningen last week.
With 66 points from 32 games, John Heitinga's side are in third position in the league standings and look set to miss out on Champions League football next season.
PSV, who also defeated them on penalties in the league cup final days after their 3-0 victory over the side, are five points clear with only two games remaining in the campaign.
As things stand, Ajax are heading into the Europa League playoff round, but could lose out on that too if they drop further points as Alkmaar are breathing right below their neck.
Utrecht are down in seventh place with 51 points from 32 games but have won four of their last five games. That includes back-to-back wins over Cambur and RKC Waalwijk in their last two outings.
Ajax vs Utrecht Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Of the 52 clashes between the sides, Ajax have won 26 times over Utrecht and lost 17 times.
- Ajax have won their last two clashes with Utrecht, scoring five goals and conceding none. However, both came away from home.
- Ajax haven't beaten Utrecht at home in their last two visits to the Johan Cryuff Stadium, losing 1-0 in October 2021 and drawing 1-1 in April 2021.
- Ajax have scored 82 goals in 32 league games, the most in the division after only PSV Eindhoven (84).
- Ajax have conceded only 34 goals in the Eredivisie. Only Feyenoord (28), Twente (26) and AZ Alkmaar (33) have conceded fewer goals.
- Having won their last two league games, Utrecht could make it three wins in a row for the first time since October-November 2022 (4).
Ajax vs Utrecht Prediction
Ajax are a better side on paper but have struggled to beat Utrecht at home in their recent games. The Cupfighters are also on a good run of form right now and will give De Godenzonen a tough run for their money.
This should be interesting, and we predict a high-scoring draw.
Prediction: Ajax 2-2 Utrecht
Ajax vs Utrecht Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Ajax
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
