Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Jan 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles

Ajax clash with Go Ahead Eagles at Johan Cruyff Arena, with kick-off set for 10:30 on Saturday 17 January.

We’re big fans of Go Ahead Eagles with a +1.25 goal advantage against Ajax. We’ll see our Asian Handicap stake divided equally between +1 and +1.5, with appealing odds of -111 that the visitors can perform well.

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Ajax have secured two Eredivisie home victories in a row. In their last league clash, they beat Telstar on the road by a 3-2 scoreline at BUKO Stadion. The Sons of God enjoyed 65% possession and had ten shots on target, while Oscar Gloukh, Mika Godts and Youri Baas scored one goal each.

On Wednesday night, Ajax were beaten 6-0 away to AZ Alkmaar in the KNVB Cup.

Go Ahead Eagles drew 2-2 in their previous Eredivisie game. This was at home against Fortuna Sittard at De Adelaarshorst. Melvin Boel's men had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 62% possession and eight shots on goal, with Mathis Suray netting twice.

Last time out, Eagles claimed a penalty shoot-out victory (2-2 AET) at home to Heracles in the KNVB Cup.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ajax have gone unbeaten in their past seven matches against Eagles, with the last clash ending in a 2-2 draw at De Adelaarshorst. The past 9 H2H games have featured six draws, two wins for Ajax and just one for Eagles.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Ajax	18	9	6	3	35	24	11	35:24	33
12	Go Ahead E.	18	4	8	6	28	31	-3	28:31	20

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5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 13.1 attempts and 5.7 shots on goal. Ajax have had 57.2% possession, 534.4 passes and 4.4 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.4 goals from 14.7 attempts and 4.8 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.2 corners.

Mika Godts is the top scorer with 6 goals, while Oscar Gloukh and Kasper Dolberg both have 2. Oscar Gloukh is top assists maker with 4, while goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros has kept 2 clean sheets.

Eagles have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. There’s been an average of 50.8% possession, 444.2 passes, 3.8 corners taken and 5.7 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 16.0 attempts.

Mathis Suray is top of the team’s scoring charts with 7, while Melle Meulensteen and Milan Smit both have 2. Mats Deijl, Milan Smit and Joris Kramer have all made 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Jari De Busser has one clean sheet.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Ajax predicted lineup (4-3-3): Vitezslav Jaros (GK), Gerald Alders, Ko Itakura, Youri Baas, Lucas Rosa, Davy Klaassen, Rayane Bounida, Sean Steur, Oscar Gloukh, Kasper Dolberg, Mika Godts.

Go Ahead Eagles predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jari De Busser (GK), Mats Deijl, Melle Meulensteen, Joris Kramer, Dean James, Kenzo Goudmijn, Evert Linthorst, Jaden Slory, Jakob Breum Martinsen, Mathis Suray, Milan Smit.

Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our corners angle, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Match Prediction

Go Ahead Eagles are an attractive wager at +1.25 for this Eredivisie clash. There’s every chance that the underdogs can keep the scoreline close with this Asian Handicap wager and there is a price of -111 available.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the Eredivisie experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by GAE in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by GAE in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by GAE in 2 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 2 consecutive games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 8 of their last 9 games against GAE.

Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 52.6% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ajax 1 - 1 Eagles

The game ending in a 1-1 draw is available at odds of +700. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Milan Smit Over 0.5 Shots On Target -125

Milan Smit (GAE) has totalled one or more shots on goal in seven of his past nine Eredivisie away games. We’re expecting this data to be backed up and for him to cover the Shots on Target line at odds of -125.

Latest Milan Smit Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+900

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-139

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Melle Meulensteen to Score +550

Melle Meulensteen (GAE) has registered two goals in his past five Eredivisie matches. We’re happy to take the +550 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.

Latest Melle Meulensteen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+550

First

+1600

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-385

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Corners Prediction

Eagles Over 3.5 Corners +102

4 of the past 5 Go Ahead Eagles matches have seen them cover the 3.5 corners line, with Ajax conceding 6.00 corners on average in their previous 5 games. We think this presents a convincing argument and we’ll bet on Eagles to cover the Team Corners line which is on offer at odds of +102.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ajax

Total

9.60 4.40 5.20

Home

10.90 5.70 5.20

Away

9.90 4.70 5.20

Eagles

Total

9.50 3.80 5.70

Home

11.60 6.10 5.50

Away

10.30 4.90 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-110

Under 10.5

-128

Ajax Corners

Over 6.5

-111

Under 6.5

-128

Eagles Corners

Over 3.5

-123

Under 3.5

-115

Most Corners

1

-303

X

+750

2

+280

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Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With the bookies giving them a 69% probability of winning, Ajax might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -222 when it comes to triumphing in this Eredivisie clash. Go Ahead Eagles are the outsiders at +510 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Ajax at -118 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Eagles at +420. The draw is the third option at +185.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. Punters expecting both teams to find the net can get -172 when it comes to BTTS Yes.

There are hundreds of markets from which to select your preferred bet when it comes to Eredivisie matches. The leading football betting sites push the boat out to provide lots of choice.

Full-Time Result

1

-222

X

+375

2

+510

Half-Time Result

1

-118

X

+185

2

+420

Double Chance

1X

-833

12

-556

X2

+163

Draw No Bet

1

-625

2

+335

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-110

2 Hcp +1.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+180

Over 2.5

-244

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-172

No

+128

Favourite Wout Weghorst is now available at +390 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

First

+125

Anytime

+390

Mika Godts (Ajax)

First

+125

Anytime

+400

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

First

+160

Anytime

+420

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

First

+180

Anytime

+540

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

First

+190

Anytime

+575

Rayane Bounida (Ajax)

First

+190

Anytime

+650

Mathis Suray (GAE)

First

+250

Anytime

+750

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

First

+260

Anytime

+700

Raul Moro (Ajax)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Milan Smit (GAE)

First

+290

Anytime

+900

Victor Edvardsen (GAE)

First

+400

Anytime

+1200

James McConnell (Ajax)

First

+420

Anytime

+1200

Søren Tengstedt (GAE)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

First

+460

Anytime

+1200

Anton Gaaei (Ajax)

First

+480

Anytime

+1500

Jorthy Mokio (Ajax)

First

+510

Anytime

+1600

Melle Meulensteen (GAE)

First

+550

Anytime

+1600

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

First

+575

Anytime

+1800

Owen Wijndal (Ajax)

First

+600

Anytime

+2000

Youri Baas (Ajax)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Mats Deijl (GAE)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Ko Itakura (Ajax)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Josip Sutalo (Ajax)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-244

Under 0.5

+130

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-213

Under 0.5

+118

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-175

Under 0.5

-100

Rayane Bounida (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-106

Milan Smit (GAE)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-139

Mathis Suray (GAE)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-143

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-103

Under 0.5

-167

Raul Moro (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-179

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+107

Under 0.5

-189

Victor Edvardsen (GAE)

Over 0.5

+120

Under 0.5

-217

Mika Godts (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+128

Under 1.5

-227

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+135

Under 1.5

-250

Søren Tengstedt (GAE)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-250

Finn Stokkers (GAE)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

James McConnell (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-333

Richonell Margaret (GAE)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-345

Anton Gaaei (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-345

Melle Meulensteen (GAE)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-385

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-500

Mats Deijl (GAE)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-588

Jorthy Mokio (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-588

Owen Wijndal (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-625

Ko Itakura (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Josip Sutalo (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+300

Under 0.5

-769

Youri Baas (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-833

Ajax have finished with five defeats, four wins and one draw in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Go Ahead Eagles haven’t tasted victory in the previous six away matches. Melvin Boel's men have clocked up six losses, three draws and one win in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 2.40.

In the last meeting at Johan Cruyff Arena, Ajax defeated Eagles by a 2-0 scoreline. The past 4 H2H games at Johan Cruyff Arena have involved three draws and one Ajax win.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Ajax Home Stats		4-1-5	2.50	1.10	1.40	4	6	4	6
Go Ahead Eagles Away Stats		1-3-6	4.00	1.60	2.40	7	3	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles Lineups & Team News

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