Match: Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles
Competition: Eredivisie (Netherlands)
Date & Time (UTC): Saturday, 17 January 2026 — 3:30 PM UTC
Bangladesh Time (BST): 9:30 PM, Saturday (UTC +6)
Venue: Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam
Ajax welcome Go Ahead Eagles in an important Eredivisie fixture as both teams look to secure crucial league points. Ajax will aim to dominate possession and control the tempo, while Go Ahead Eagles are expected to rely on compact defending and quick counter-attacks.
This match presents an interesting contrast between Ajax’s attacking philosophy and Go Ahead Eagles’ disciplined, hard-working approach.
Recent Form of Both Teams
Ajax – Last 5 Matches (Summary)
- ✅ Win vs FC Utrecht
- ❌ Loss vs PSV Eindhoven
- ✅ Win vs FC Twente
- ➖ Draw vs AZ Alkmaar
- ✅ Win vs Heerenveen
Form Analysis:
Ajax have shown solid attacking consistency, scoring regularly, but defensive lapses against strong opponents remain a concern.
Go Ahead Eagles – Last 5 Matches (Summary)
- ➖ Draw vs NEC Nijmegen
- ❌ Loss vs Feyenoord
- ✅ Win vs Sparta Rotterdam
- ❌ Loss vs AZ Alkmaar
- ➖ Draw vs Fortuna Sittard
Form Analysis:
Go Ahead Eagles have been competitive but inconsistent, struggling to get results against top-tier sides.
Head-to-Head Record (Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles)
- Ajax Wins: Dominant majority
- Draws: Few
- Go Ahead Eagles Wins: Rare
Historically, Ajax have enjoyed clear superiority in this fixture, especially when playing at home in Amsterdam.
Key Players to Watch
Ajax
- Brian Brobbey – Physical presence and goal threat
- Steven Bergwijn – Pace, creativity, and finishing ability
- Kenneth Taylor – Controls midfield tempo
Go Ahead Eagles
- Oliver Edvardsen – Main attacking outlet
- Willum Willumsson – Box-to-box midfielder
- Jamal Amofa – Defensive stability
Injury & Team News
- Ajax: No major injury concerns reported ahead of the match.
- Go Ahead Eagles: One or two squad rotation doubts, but no confirmed long-term absentees.
(Final lineups should be checked closer to kick-off.)
Tactical Analysis & Match Insight
Ajax are expected to:
- Dominate possession
- Press high up the pitch
- Create chances from wide areas
Go Ahead Eagles will likely:
- Sit deep defensively
- Focus on counter-attacks
- Target set-piece opportunities
If Ajax score early, the match could open up quickly in their favor.
Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles Match Prediction
Predicted Outcome:
Ajax to Win
Over 2.5 Goals (match could see multiple goals due to Ajax’s attacking style)
Correct Score Prediction:
Ajax 3–1 Go Ahead Eagles
External Sources (For Verification & Updates)
- Ajax Official Website – Team news & updates
- Eredivisie Official Website – Fixtures & standings
- Reputable football statistics platforms for form & H2H data