Ajax vs Telstar Lineups, Preview, Prediction and Team News | KNVB Cup, December 19, 2024
Ajax vs Telstar Preview
- Date: Thursday, December 19
- Kick-off Time: 8:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Ajax and Telstar will clash against each other in the second round of the primary cup competition in the Netherlands, the KNVB Cup. It will be a wonderful opportunity for a second-tier club, Telstar to compete with the most successful Dutch side of all time, Ajax. The hosts are in the second spot in the Eredivisie with 36 points from 16 matches. Telstar, on the other hand, is in 11th place in the Eerste Divisie. The Ajax vs Telstar fixture should be a comfortable outing for Ajax Amsterdam.
Inconsistencies and mixed results have marked the recent matches of Ajax. In the last six matches, the club has managed two victories to go with a draw and three defeats. This run of results has led to Ajax losing ground to PSV Eindhoven in the title race. Ajax fans are resorted to the idea of losing the league title for a third season in a row. The club’s fortunes in the Europa League have been much better. The KNVB Cup seems to be the only shot possible for domestic glory for Ajax this season.
Telstar has also suffered inconsistencies lately. Telstar has accumulated two victories along with a draw and three defeats in the last six games. During this period, Telstar has scored 11 goals and conceded nine. The team will be discontent and disappointed with the performances in the second division of Dutch football. Telstar is 12 points off the summit. Anthony Correia’s men beat Helmond Sport 3-0 in the first round of the cup to advance to this stage of the competition.
Ajax Team News
There are no guaranteed absentees for Ajax for the cup fixture against Telstar. However, there are looming doubts over the participation of Amourricho van Axel Dongen, Benjamin Tahirovic, Gaston Avila, and Julian Rijkhoff.
Telstar Team News
Remarkably, Telstar will head into the fixture with no injury woes. Manager, Anthony Correia likes to set his XI in a 3-4-3 formation which might be tweaked to a more defensive setup against Ajax.
Ajax vs Telstar Predicted Lineups
Ajax Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Pasveer
Defenders: Rensch, Rugani, Baas, Wijndal
Midfielders: Klaassen, Henderson, Fitz-Jim
Forwards: Akpom, Weghorst, Taylor
Telstar Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper: Koeman
Defenders: Apau, Koswal, Bakker
Midfielders: Owusu, Rossen, Offerhaus, Hardeveld
Forwards: El Kachati, Eddahchouri, Hamdaoui
Ajax vs Telstar H2H Record
Overall, in the last two head-to-head meetings between Ajax and Telstar, Ajax has unsurprisingly emerged triumphant on both occasions. The two sides faced each other in the 2019-20 edition of the KNVB where the four-time European champions thrashed Telstar 4-3.
| Result | Date and Competition |
| Ajax 5-1 Telstar | 2022, Club Friendlies |
| Telstar 3-4 Ajax | 2019, KNVB Cup |
Key Players to Watch in Ajax vs Telstar
Steven Berghuis (Ajax)
Steven Berghuis is one such name who has not left Ajax in search of merrier grounds elsewhere. The 32-year-old joined Ajax from domestic rivals, Feyenoord in 2021 and has proven to be a successful investment. Steven Berghuis has 32 goals and 38 assists for Ajax Amsterdam. He is a seasoned international and is primarily deployed as a right-winger. Berghuis can also play deeper in the midfield and is renowned for his technical abilities.
Brian Brobbey (Ajax)
Brian Brobbey is the latest prodigy to emerge from the Ajax youth ranks. Brobbey enjoyed a tremendous season with Ajax last term, recording 22 goals and nine assists. He has begun the current campaign slowly but his talent cannot be undermined. Brobbey has found it difficult to obtain regular game time this season but has made the most of his minutes. He is likely to start the cup game against Telstar where he will be aiming to add to his goal tally to improve his confidence and form.
Ajax vs Telstar Prediction
It would be no surprise if Ajax decided to go in with plenty of rotations for this cup fixture. However, that should bear no effect on the host’s chances of a victory.
Predicted Score: Ajax 3-0 Telstar
Where to watch Ajax vs Telstar Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | Fanatiz USA |
| Netherlands | ESPN |
FAQs
Q. When is Ajax vs Telstar?
A. The Ajax vs Telstar match will be played on 19ᵗʰ December at the Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Q. Where to watch Ajax vs Telstar live for free?
A. The Ajax vs Telstar match can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Ajax vs Telstar?
A. Our predicted score for the upcoming Ajax vs Telstar fixture is 3-0 to Ajax.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Ajax vs Telstar?
A. The last two meetings between Ajax and Telstar ended in two wins for Ajax with an aggregate score of 9-4.