FC Utrecht vs Ajax Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

FC Utrecht vs Ajax Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: November 9, 2025 | Stadion Galgenwaard | Eredivisie | 11:15 GMT

This Dutch Eredivisie is sure going to be a very close affair. We have the highest drawing side in the division – also one now without a manager, with Erik Ten Hag reportedly in talks to rejoin the club – travelling to Utrecht where the hosts could either fly out the gates or limp through the fixture.

Key Betting Tips: Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS at 1.83 odds on BoyleSports represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our algorithm.

There are no alternative best value tips for this fixture.

Utrecht vs Ajax Predicted Lineups

Utrecht Predicted XI (4-4-2): Vasilios Barkas; Souffian El Karouani, Nick Viergever, Matisse Didden, Siebe Horemans; Derry Murkin, Gijvai Zechiel, Alonzo Engwanda, Miguel Rodriguez; David Min, Dani de Wit.

Ron Jans will be without three names for this battle; Niclas Vesterlund, Rafik El Arguioui, and Victor Jensen will all miss out.

Ajax Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Remko Pasveer; Owen Wijndal, Youri Baas, Josip Sutalo, Anton Gaaei; Jorthy Mokio, Davy Klaasen; Mika Godts, Oscar Gloukh, Youri Regeer; Wout Weghorst.

The manager-less Ajax, who recently sacked Johnny Heitinga will also have three men absent – with Branco van den Boomen, Kasper Dolberg and Steven Berghuis all out.

Utrecht vs Ajax Current League Standings

Both sides have started relatively okay in the league so far, with Ajax losing just once – the continental form being their main issue. The hosts in this fixture have both won five and lost five, drawing the other. Utrecht’s 16-point haul from their opening 11 games is enough to see them sit sixth, already eight points shy of the Champions League qualification places.

As for Ajax, they have lost just once, but have both won and drawn five games each, leaving them on 20 points with all of their victories being rather tight. Their 20 points sees them in fourth place.

Utrecht vs Ajax Head-to-Head Timeline

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

These sides have met 33 times over the past 15 years, forming a pretty tight rivalry in that time. Ajax do of course come out on top; however, it is tighter than many may think, with Ajax winning 15 of these meetings to Utrecht’s ten.

In the last five, we notice an interesting pattern which has seen four winners, two for each side, but all wins have come from the home side. Furthermore, four of these games have met the over 2.5 goals leg, while three have matched both teams to score.

• April 20, 2025: Utrecht 4-0 Ajax (Eredivisie)
• December 4, 2024: Ajax 2-2 Utrecht (Eredivisie)
• March 3, 2024: Ajax 2-0 Utrecht (Eredivisie)
• October 22, 2023: Utrecht 4-3 Ajax (Eredivisie)
• May 21, 2023: Ajax 3-1 Utrecht (Eredivisie)

Utrecht and Ajax Recent Matches Analysis

Utrecht Last 5 Matches:

• Utrecht 1-1 Porto (H) – Europa League
• Utrecht 1-0 NEC Nijmegen (H) – Eredivisie
• Utrecht 1-4 AZ (A) – Eredivisie
• Utrecht 0-2 Freiburg (A) – Europa League
• Utrecht 3-1 FC Volendam (H) – Eredivisie

Although they have suffered a poor start to their European campaign, a draw against Porto should give them a lot of confidence heading into this tie. They have also only failed to score once in their last five.

Ajax Last 5 Matches:

• Ajax 0-3 Galatasaray (H) – Champions League
• Ajax 1-1 Heerenveen (H) – Eredivisie
• Ajax 3-2 Twente (A) – Eredivisie
• Ajax 1-5 Chelsea (A) – Champions League
• Ajax 0-2 AZ (H) – Eredivisie

Ajax have been very inconsistent recently, winning just once in their last five. They will remain confident, however, and could thrive in the new manager bounce.

Utrecht vs Ajax Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a both teams to score and over 2.5 goals victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Utrecht vs Ajax Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: BTTS & Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.83 - Recent form suggests confidence in a high scoring game. Both sides are relatively inconsistent and so we should not be backing a victory, rather a goals bet seems safer considering both sides score score almost two goals per game.

Key Players to Watch: Utrecht vs Ajax

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht): The Moroccan has been incredible this campaign, topping the assist charts so far with six – he has also added two goals proving he can finish his dinner as well as setting team mates up on a plate.

Wout Weghorst (Ajax): The 197cm tall man has been unstoppable in front of goal so far, netting six times in just ten appearances.

Utrecht vs Ajax Match Facts

Referee: Danny Makkelie.

Broadcast Details:

UK: Premier Sports at 11:15 GMT.

Stadium Information: Located in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Stadion Galgenwaard can hold up to just over 24,000 supporters.

Utrecht vs Ajax: Final Prediction

Utrecht 2-1 Ajax