Ajax vs Utrecht Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 May 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Ajax vs Utrecht

Ajax host Utrecht in this European play-offs final at Johan Cruyff Arena, with kick-off set for 06:15 on Sunday 24 May. A place in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers awaits the winners.

Ajax should be able to deliver a return when they go up against Utrecht, with odds of -120 looking really appealing. We think that the Full-Time Result market is the way to play this wager.

Ajax progressed from their semi-final with a 2-0 win against FC Groningen at Kras Stadion. The Amsterdam team boasted 60% possession and recorded five shots on target, with Davy Klaassen and Jorthy Mokio each scoring one goal.

FC Utrecht secured a home victory in their semi-final, beating Heerenveen 3-2 at Stadion Galgenwaard to extend their winning run to four matches. They managed eight shots on goal and had 43% possession, while Artem Stepanov, Mike van der Hoorn and Souffian El Karouani were all on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Utrecht have three straight wins against Ajax. In the last clash, away side Utrecht landed a 2-1 victory at Johan Cruyff Arena. The previous 10 H2H games have included five wins for Utrecht, four triumphs for Ajax and a single draw.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Ajax	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
8	Utrecht	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Ajax have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.7 goals from 13.8 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal. The Sons of God have averaged 53.9% possession, 504.0 passes and 4.3 corners per game, conceding 1.0 goals and 5.5 corners from 13.2 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer Mika Godts has found the net 4 times, with Davy Klaassen and Steven Berghuis scoring 3 each. Mika Godts is the leading assists maker on 5, with goalkeeper Maarten Paes keeping 5 clean sheets.

Utrecht have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, with an average of 2.0 goals from 16.8 attempts and 6.9 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 45.4% possession, 380.5 passes, 5.7 corners in their favour and 4.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 12.9 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Artem Stepanov is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Dani de Wit and Gjivai Zechiel have 3. Gjivai Zechiel has been chief assist maker on 4, with Vasilios Barkas recording 5 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Ajax confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Maarten Paes (GK), Anton Gaaei, Aaron Bouwman, Youri Baas, Lucas Rosa, Youri Regeer, Jorthy Mokio, Davy Klaassen, Steven Berghuis, Kasper Dolberg, Mika Godts.

FC Utrecht confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Vasilios Barkas (GK), Niklas Vesterlund, Mike van der Hoorn, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Souffian El Karouani, Siebe Horemans, Gjivai Zechiel, Yoann Cathline, Dani de Wit, Jesper Karlsson, Artem Stepanov.

Ajax vs Utrecht Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Ajax vs Utrecht betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting insight, best player prop picks and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

Ajax can deliver the goods and we’ll back them with confidence for this Eredivisie match. The odds of -120 look attractive when it comes to the home team and we’re feeling confident.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest Eredivisie data.

Key Ajax vs FC Utrecht league stats:

• Ajax have won 11 of their last 20 home games.
• Utrecht have lost 2 of their last 3 away games.

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 54.6% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

The Match Result & Total market not only gives you an opportunity to bet on Ajax to win but also combine this pick with a prediction for how many goals will be scored.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ajax 2 - 1 Utrecht

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by Ajax. You can secure odds of +600 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jesper Karlsson Over 1.5 Shots -152

Jesper Karlsson (Utrecht) has an average of 2.4 shots in his past five Eredivisie games. If you side with our view that he can cover the Player Shots line, then you are able to secure odds of -152 for this outcome.

Latest Jesper Karlsson Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+850

Shots

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

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Davy Klaassen to Score +260

Davy Klaassen (Ajax) has scored four goals in his past seven Eredivisie matches on home soil. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +260.

Latest Davy Klaassen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+290

First

+800

Shots

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Utrecht Over 3.5 Corners -154

There’s been an average 5.80 Utrecht corners in their past five away games, while Ajax have let the opposition average 6.40 corners in the previous five matches. We think it’s achievable that Utrecht will cover the Team Corners line and odds of -154 can be landed.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ajax

Total

9.80 4.30 5.50

Home

8.50 4.50 4.00

Away

10.60 4.00 6.60

Utrecht

Total

10.50 5.70 4.80

Home

10.50 5.30 5.20

Away

9.60 5.40 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-118

Under 9.5

-120

Ajax Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-139

Utrecht Corners

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+104

Most Corners

1

-172

X

+650

2

+175

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Ajax vs Utrecht Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this Eredivisie encounter, the bookmakers have Ajax as the +112 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 47% chance of triumphing. FC Utrecht are seen as the most unlikely winner at +220.

If Ajax only draw with Utrecht, then the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager means you get half your stake back. However, you get a full payout at -116 if they’re able to land a victory.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. BTTS Yes is on offer at -189 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.

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Full-Time Result

1

+112

X

+245

2

+220

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+125

2

+240

Double Chance

1X

-303

12

-345

X2

-147

Draw No Bet

1

-185

2

+128

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-116

2 Hcp +0.25

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-156

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+135

Favourite Mika Godts is now available at +360 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Mika Godts (Ajax)

First

+360

Anytime

+125

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

First

+410

Anytime

+150

Artem Stepanov (Utrecht)

First

+650

Anytime

+230

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

First

+650

Anytime

+240

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

First

+700

Anytime

+250

Ángel Alarcón (Utrecht)

First

+750

Anytime

+250

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

First

+800

Anytime

+290

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

First

+800

Anytime

+290

Jesper Karlsson (Utrecht)

First

+850

Anytime

+290

David Min (Utrecht)

First

+950

Anytime

+300

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

First

+800

Anytime

+300

Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)

First

+800

Anytime

+300

Victor Jensen (Utrecht)

First

+950

Anytime

+310

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

First

+900

Anytime

+310

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

First

+900

Anytime

+310

Miguel Rodríguez (Utrecht)

First

+900

Anytime

+320

Maher Carrizo (Ajax)

First

+950

Anytime

+350

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

First

+950

Anytime

+350

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

First

+1050

Anytime

+350

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

First

+1050

Anytime

+370

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

First

+1050

Anytime

+380

Rayane Bounida (Ajax)

First

+1000

Anytime

+400

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

First

+1500

Anytime

+550

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

First

+1600

Anytime

+550

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

First

+2000

Anytime

+650

Oleksandr Zinchenko (Ajax)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

Anton Gaaei (Ajax)

First

+2200

Anytime

+700

Lucas Rosa (Ajax)

First

+2200

Anytime

+750

Jorthy Mokio (Ajax)

First

+2000

Anytime

+800

Youri Baas (Ajax)

First

+2200

Anytime

+850

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-

Mika Godts (Ajax)

Over 3.5

-137

Under 3.5

-

Artem Stepanov (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

+123

Under 2.5

-

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)

Over 2.5

-137

Under 2.5

-

Dani De Wit (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-122

Under 1.5

-

Rayane Bounida (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-

Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Adrian Blake (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Maher Carrizo (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Miguel Rodríguez (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-159

Under 1.5

-

Victor Jensen (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-172

Under 1.5

-

Ángel Alarcón (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-222

Under 1.5

-

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Jesper Karlsson (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

David Min (Utrecht)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-167

Under 1.5

-

Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Can Bozdogan (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Zidane Iqbal (Utrecht)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Oleksandr Zinchenko (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-116

Under 0.5

-

Anton Gaaei (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-139

Under 0.5

-

Lucas Rosa (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-

Jorthy Mokio (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-208

Under 0.5

-

Youri Baas (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Eredivisie matches only
Ajax have gone without a win at Johan Cruyff Arena in the last three games. The Sons of God have recorded five victories, three draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Utrecht have four wins, three draws and three losses in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Utrecht beat Ajax 2-1 when they last met at Johan Cruyff Arena. Ajax have won four of the previous 8 H2H games at Johan Cruyff Arena, with Utrecht getting two victories along with two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Ajax Home Stats		5-3-2	3.10	2.10	1.00	6	4	6	4
Utrecht Away Stats		4-3-3	3.10	1.50	1.60	6	4	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

Ajax vs Utrecht Lineups & Team News

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