AFC Ajax vs Feyenoord Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Eredivisie, February 2, 2025

AFC Ajax vs Feyenoord Preview

• Tournament: Eredivisie
• Date: Saturday, Feb 2
• Kick-off Time: 02:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam.

The Eredivisie 2024/25 season serves as another thrilling clash between AFC Ajax Amsterdam and Feyenoord at Johan Cruyff Arena on Sunday. While Ajax has its eyes set on maintaining pressure on the leading PSV in the Dutch Eredivisie table, the latter has a chance to reduce the gap between them and the top teams. Ajax approaches this weekend’s league match in good form after a good 2-1 win against Turkish giants Galatasaray in the last match of the league phase of the UEFA Europa League. While in Europe, they managed only the 12th position in the group and the qualification through the playoff round with the match against Union Saint-Gilloise scheduled for mid-February, the attention turns to the domestic championship once again.

Ajax have been in good form in their recent games, they recorded a win in the last four matches since their win against Almere City at home in mid-December. The team has been extremely impressive in its home ground, Johan Cruyff Arena this term where they have won 8 out of the 9 league games they have played; the only one being a 2-2 draw against Utrecht in early December. In the last five matches in the Eredivisie, Ajax has demonstrated an excellent attacking line and a strong defense. While the exact figures are not given here, their recent form of ‘DLWWWW’ in the league and ‘DWLWLW’ in all competitions clearly indicates their prowess in home as well as away matches. On the other hand, Feyenoord has not been very successful in their last matches in the league competition. Their Champions League adventure ended in embarrassment as they lost 6-1 to Lille at the Decathlon Arena and now they are drawn to face AC Milan in the playoff round.

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AFC Ajax Team News

The two teams arrive at the fixture with confidence, especially after some impressive individual displays. Kenneth Taylor has been in good form in recent matches and has scored goals in three of his last four league games. He will be accompanied in the engine room by Jordan Henderson and Kian Fitz-Jim who have been key in the middle of the park for the Dutch side. However, the club has not been lucky in the injury department as three players will be out of action for some time now. The team has also lost Amourricho Van Axel-Dongen, Owen Wijndal, and Gaston Avila to injuries and they will be out of action for some time. These may well demand some strategic changes, but the depth in Ajax’s squad should be enough to cope with that.

Feyenoord Team News

In contrast, Feyenoord has been facing a number of injury problems in recent weeks. The latest one was in the 6-1 loss to Lille when Justin Bijlow was pulled off after a bad tackle when he was approaching the cross. This is made worse by the losses incurred by Chris-Kevin Nadje and Calvin Stengs who were recently in France. The list of their unavailable players is extended with the long-term absentees such as Jordan Lotomba, Quinten Timber, and Ramiz Zerrouki who can only watch the match from the bench. These are rather serious selection problems, so Feyenoord will have to count on lineup changes and the desire of their current squad members to change the negative tendencies.

AFC Ajax vs Feyenoord Predicted Lineups

AFC Ajax Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Pasveer

Defenders: Gaaei, Sutalo, Baas, Hato

Midfielders: Fitz-Jim, Henderson, Taylor

Forwards: Godts, Weghorst, Traoré

Feyenoord Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Wellenreuther

Defenders: Nieuwkoop, Trauner, Hancko, Smal

Midfielders: Milambo, Beelen, Hwang

Forwards: Moussa, Ueda, Paixao

AFC Ajax vs Feyenoord Head-to-Head Record

The two clubs have a long-standing rivalry that has been considered as one of the oldest in Dutch football. Their last meeting was in the Dutch Eredivisie season last year in October where Ajax won the match 2-0 at Stadion Feijenoord, which snapped a run of four games without a win over their arch rivals after March 2022. In the past, the two have exchanged blows, although in the last few games, Ajax has been dominant, especially at home.

Key Players to Watch in AFC Ajax vs Feyenoord

Kenneth Taylor (AFC Ajax)

Kenneth Taylor has been among the most active players in the Ajax team in the current season, and he has proven to be a prolific goal scorer. Having scored goals in three of his last four league appearances, his current form is crucial to Ajax’s prospects. His expected goals (xG) rating, which has been observed at a good level, proves that he has a good potential for creating scoring chances. Taylor continues to be a real menace with his speed, skill and intelligent running throughout the match, especially in big games like this. His display will be important in unlocking a Feyenoord defense that has at one point or the other looked fragile.

Moussa Ueda (Feyenoord)

Feyenoord’s attacking options are quite restricted due to injuries and poor performances in recent matches, but Moussa Ueda is one to look out for. Ueda has been an influential figure in Feyenoord’s attack as he possesses good dribbling skills and can penetrate through the defense. Despite the current xG and other hidden attributes, Ueda may be the player that can make the difference in big games, which is what Feyenoord has been lacking. His vision and technical ability will be important in the endeavor of attempting to turn the tide around of the club and to narrow the gap between the top end of the table.

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AFC Ajax vs Feyenoord Prediction

Feyenoord are not in their best form this season and they are entering domestic league games with three consecutive matches without a victory. On the other hand, Ajax is on a four-match winning run in the Eredivisie and has not lost a home match since November 2023. The hosts have been exceptional at the Johan Cruyff Arena in the current campaign having won eight out of their nine league games and this makes Ajax the favourites to win the match. Nonetheless, it will be a high-scoring match as Feyenoord has to come from behind to score goals, but based on the analysis of the form and general performance, Ajax will win this match by a narrow margin.

Prediction: Ajax 2-1 Feyenoord

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