LiontipsAjax vs Utrecht. Prediction and bets on the match of the Dutch championship
Command Analysis
Current form
Ajax are more than doing well in the first round of the championship and are fighting for the championship title. So far, Francesco Farioli team is in second place in the table with 32 points and is seven points behind the leader PSV, with a game in hand – such a handicap allows them to be considered a contender for the title. Utrecht, Feyenoord and Twente are seriously pressing from below, so there is no room for error. Having beaten Nijmegen 2:1 in the last round, Ajax won their second victory in a row and their tenth this season.
Disqualifications and injuries
Godts, Avilla, Brobbey and Reichoff are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Ajax have not lost in their last 11 league matches – nine wins and two draws
- Ajax have beaten Utrecht in their last two home games
Probable line-up: Pasveer - Rench, Sutalo, Kaplan, Hato - Van den Bomen, Klaassen, Taylor - Berghuis, Verghorst, Hlinson.
Current form
Utrecht were considered contenders for a third spot in the Champions League even before the start of the season and have so far justified this status. With 31 points, Ron Jans' team is third in the table and one point behind second-placed Ajax, with Feyenoord two points behind. In the last round, Utrecht lost 2:5 to PSV without much of a chance, ending a streak of three wins in a row.
Disqualifications and injuries
Ankersen is disqualified. Bozdogan and Gadella are injured.
Interesting trends for betting
- Utrecht have won four of their last five matches
- Utrecht have scored against Ajax in two of their last three matches
Estimated line-up: Barkas - El Karaouni, Virgiver, Didden, Horemans - Aaronson, Jensen, Fraulo - Katlin, Descot, Rodriguez.
Trends
Bet Exact score 3:2
Two of Utrecht last 10 matches have ended with this score
20.50Bet Ajax to score in both halves
In Ajax last three matches, this bet has been successful
1.99Bet Utrecht to score in the second half
In Utrecht last five matches this bet has been successful
2.17Tip and bets
Ajax is trying to catch up with PSV and keep the intrigue in the championship race as long as possible – today the hosts will undoubtedly play only to win. Utrecht conceded five goals from PSV a few days ago, and they also regularly concede a lot from Ajax in Amsterdam, so today it will be almost impossible to win reliably. At the same time, the visitors also play openly and score a lot, so it makes sense to count on a goal extravaganza.
We believe that the match will be productive. Forecast - total over three goals . This bet is offered with odds of 1.79
Bet on the outcome
Ajax is in good shape, does not put on a show in every match, but knows how to take its points - in 11 championship matches in a row, the Amsterdam team is unbeaten. The hosts are quite capable of extending this series - Utrecht is inferior in the selection of players and the last match against PSV showed that the team has plenty of problems, especially against the giants. It makes sense to give preference to the favorite.
Bet - Asian handicap (-1) on Ajax. This bet is offered for 1.69
Bet on corners
Ajax are the favourites and will probably spend the entire 90 minutes attacking – the home team should win confidently on corners.
Bet - Asian handicap (-3) on corners for Ajax. This bet is offered for 1.95
