FC Utrecht vs Ajax Prediction & Betting Tips

FC Utrecht vs Ajax Intro

The business end of the Eredivisie season approaches, as FC Utrecht host Ajax in a matchup that could prove to be pivotal to the ambitions of both clubs. For Ajax, a win in this Eredivisie matchup at Stadion Galgenwaard will consolidate their place at the top of the table as the season heads towards the final rounds. Kick off on Sunday January 16, 2022 is scheduled for 11:15 AM. We enter matchweek as the home side sit in the 7th position in the Eredivisie table. The away side have taken 42 points so far and take up the second place. There’s a decent gap between FC Utrecht and Ajax in the Eredivisie table – the two teams are divided by 13 points and 5 places.

FC Utrecht vs Ajax Form

In the last five games, FC Utrecht have picked up 6 points and drew with Twente along the way. In the meantime, Ajax are now on a two from two record, after beating Fortuna Sittard last time out. That makes it 12 points from a possible 15. Looking at home and away form, FC Utrecht have been great at their Stadion Galgenwaard recently, earning 11 points in their last five matches. Sunday’s hosts are probably not too happy that their guests, Ajax, haven’t been beaten in 5 games on the road, taking no less than thirteen points.

FC Utrecht vs Ajax H2H

FC Utrecht and Ajax meet once again with the clubs having played 51 times. Visiting Ajax have the advantage through the 51 meetings between the clubs with 25 wins, compared to the hosts FC Utrecht win total of 17. There have been 9 draws between the teams. Over the years Ajax has enjoyed this fixture and also currently has a better recent record winning one more than FC Utrecht in the last six meetings.

FC Utrecht vs Ajax Analysis

FC Utrecht drew their last match. Rene Hake’s men played against Twente. At the final wistle, the scoring board showed 1-1. Now it is time for Rene Hake’s men to face Ajax. Stats against Twente, shows that FC Utrecht had 62% of ball possession. Looking at shots on goal, FC Utrecht, in its previous game, shot 17 times on target and in the same game, Rene Hake’s men gave up 4 shots. Meanwhile, Ajax won its last game. In their last matchup, Erik ten Hag’s men were facing Fortuna Sittard. That match ended with a 5-0 scoreline. In their match against Fortuna Sittard, Ajax claimed 65% of the ball. In front of goal, Ajax delivered 26 shots on goal while down back giving up a total of 5 shots to their opponents Fortuna Sittard.

FC Utrecht vs Ajax Odds

As far as the bookmaker’s are concerned the favourite for this match between FC Utrecht and Ajax is Ajax.