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Eredivisie Betting Preview: Ajax vs Volendam

Third-placed Ajax welcome Volendam to Johan Cruyff Arena, with kick-off set for 10:30 on Saturday 24 January.

An Easy Win for Ajax?

An Asian Handicap bet on Ajax -1.75 at odds of -119 means we need a victory by more than two goals for a full payout. The stake will be split between -1.5 and -2.0 when the favourites take on Volendam and we’re expecting a big win.

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1-1 Draw in Pair’s Previous Clash

In their last Eredivisie game, Ajax played out a 2-2 draw at home to Go Ahead Eagles at Johan Cruyff Arena. The Sons of God recorded six shots on target and had 51% possession, while Davy Klaassen and Kasper Dolberg scored one goal apiece.

On Tuesday night, Ajax triumphed 2-1 when visiting Villarreal in the Champions League.

Volendam have lost their previous seven Eredivisie away games. Their latest appearance was a 2-1 home victory at Kras Stadion against FC Utrecht. Rick Kruys' side recorded 45% possession and had three shots on goal, with Joel Ideho and Brandley Kuwas on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ajax have not lost to Volendam in the past five games, with the last clash seeing a 1-1 draw played out at Kras Stadion. The past 5 H2H matches have included three Ajax wins along with two draws.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Ajax logo Ajax 19 9 7 3 37 26 11 37:26 34
15 Volendam logo Volendam 19 4 5 10 21 33 -12 21:33 17
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Ajax – Last 10 League Games

Ajax have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts. Fred Grim's men have averaged 56.2% possession, 530.2 passes and 4.0 corners per match, conceding 1.4 goals and 5.3 corners from 5.2 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts.

Mika Godts is the top scorer with 6 goals, Kasper Dolberg has 3, with Davy Klaassen and Oscar Gloukh on 2. Oscar Gloukh and Mika Godts have racked up the most assists with 4, while goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros has 2 clean sheets.

Volendam – Last 10 League Games

Volendam have 3 victories, 6 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 1.1 goals from 8.8 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal. The Eel Farmers average 45.2% possession, 373.9 passes, 3.4 corners awarded and 7.7 corners against them, while conceding 1.7 goals from 18.0 attempts and 6.5 shots on goal.

We’ve seen Brandley Kuwas, Robert Muehren and Henk Veerman score 2 goals each. Ozan Kokcu has had 2 assists, with Kayne van Oevelen notching one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Ajax predicted lineup (4-3-3): Vitezslav Jaros (GK), Anton Gaaei, Ko Itakura, Aaron Bouwman, Lucas Rosa, Davy Klaassen, Youri Regeer, Sean Steur, Rayane Bounida, Kasper Dolberg, Mika Godts.

Volendam predicted lineup (4-3-3): Kayne van Oevelen (GK), Precious Ugwu, Mawouna Amevor, Nick Verschuren, Yannick Leliendal, Dave Kwakman, Ozan Kökcü, Nordin Bukala, Aurelio Oehlers, Brandley Kuwas, Joel Ideho.

Ajax vs Volendam Prediction & Betting Tips

This Ajax vs Volendam betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, corner kick insight, valuable player prop picks and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

Ajax could be well clear of their opponents come the final whistle. Take the home team at -1.75 on the Asian Handicap. We can get odds of -119 for this Eredivisie game which could end up one-sided.

Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of Eredivisie data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Ajax vs Volendam league stats:

  • The +1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Volendam in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +1.75 line hasn’t been covered by Volendam in 5 of their last 9 games on the road.
  • The -1.75 line has been covered by Ajax in 3 of their last 5 games against Volendam.
Ajax -1.75 Probability

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 54.3% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Ajax Ajax logo 3 - 0 Volendam logo Volendam

There are betting odds of +650 that Ajax land a 3-0 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rayane Bounida Over 0.5 Shots On Target -167 BetMGM logo

Rayane Bounida (Ajax) has bagged a minimum of one shot on goal in his past two Eredivisie matches. We are in favour of betting the -167 that he is able to cover the line, with this Shots on Target wager looking like it might yield dividends.

Latest Rayane Bounida Player Prop Odds

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Davy Klaassen to Score +260 BetMGM logo

Davy Klaassen (Ajax) has been on the scoresheet in back-to-back Eredivisie games on home soil. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +260 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Davy Klaassen Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Ajax Under 7.5 Corners -139 BetMGM logo

Ajax have had under 7.5 corners in six consecutive games, with Volendam conceding less than 7.5 corners in their past two matches. We expect Ajax to fall short and this Team Corners wager can be backed at -139.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Ajax Logo Ajax
Total
9.30 4.00 5.30
Home
10.50 5.40 5.10
Away
9.90 4.70 5.20
Volendam Logo Volendam
Total
11.10 3.40 7.70
Home
9.70 4.10 5.60
Away
11.33 2.78 8.56
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Ajax -1.75 -119
Both Team To Score No +106
Team Corners Ajax Under 7.5 -139

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Ajax vs Volendam 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.

Ajax Big Favourites to Win

Ajax are convincing -417 favourites to land the spoils in this Eredivisie encounter, which means a 81% likelihood of securing a victory according to the current betting odds. Volendam are the underdogs at +1000 which implies a low percentage prospect of winning.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Ajax available at -172 and Volendam at +650. The third option is the draw which is priced at +210.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -141.

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Wout Weghorst Favourite to Score the First Goal

Favourite Wout Weghorst is now available at +370 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals
Wout Weghorst (Ajax)
First
+115
Anytime
+370
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Mika Godts (Ajax)
First
+115
Anytime
+380
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Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)
First
+150
Anytime
+400
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Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)
First
+160
Anytime
+475
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Player Shots On Target
Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)
Over 0.5
-227
Under 0.5
+125
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Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)
Over 0.5
-222
Under 0.5
+125
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Steven Berghuis (Ajax)
Over 0.5
-208
Under 0.5
+115
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Rayane Bounida (Ajax)
Over 0.5
-167
Under 0.5
-105
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Ajax Tough to Defeat in Recent Home Games

Ajax are unbeaten in the last three games at Johan Cruyff Arena. The Sons of God have finished with five losses, three victories and two draws in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.50.

Volendam have suffered seven consecutive away losses. Rick Kruys' side have clocked up seven losses and two draws in the past 9 away games, recording an average of 0.56 goals per match and conceding 2.22.

Ajax beat Volendam 2-0 when the teams last met at Johan Cruyff Arena.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Ajax logo Ajax Home Stats 3-2-5 2.50 1.00 1.50 4 6 4 6
Volendam logo Volendam Away Stats 0-2-7 2.78 0.56 2.22 6 3 4 5
  • 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
Team Stats
Ajax logo Ajax League Stats
Volendam logo Volendam League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 9 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Ajax vs Volendam Lineups & Team News

Don’t bet on Ajax vs Volendam without reviewing the latest team news. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed Eredivisie lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

Ajax Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Volendam Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Ajax Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

1 Vitezslav Jaros
3 Anton Gaaei 4 Ko Itakura 30 Aaron Bouwman 2 Lucas Rosa
18 Davy Klaassen 6 Youri Regeer 48 Sean Steur
43 Rayane Bounida 9 Kasper Dolberg 11 Mika Godts
1 Kayne van Oevelen
5 Precious Ugwu 3 Mawouna Amevor 20 Nick Verschuren 32 Yannick Leliendal
23 Dave Kwakman 7 Ozan Kökcü 18 Nordin Bukala
11 Aurelio Oehlers 10 Brandley Kuwas 17 Joel Ideho

Volendam Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Previous Ajax Lineups

20 Jan Champions League
Villarreal 1-2 Ajax
17 Jan Eredivisie
Ajax 2-2 Go Ahead E.
14 Jan KNVB Cup
AZ Alkmaar 6-0 Ajax
11 Jan Eredivisie
Telstar 2-3 Ajax
20 Dec Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 2-2 Ajax
17 Dec KNVB Cup
Excelsior Maassluis 2-7 Ajax

Previous Volendam Lineups

18 Jan Eredivisie
Volendam 2-1 Utrecht
15 Jan KNVB Cup
Sp. Rotterdam 1-2 Volendam
10 Jan Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Volendam
21 Dec Eredivisie
Volendam 0-1 Sp. Rotterdam
18 Dec KNVB Cup
Volendam 2-0 Genemuiden
13 Dec Eredivisie
Groningen 3-0 Volendam

Injuries & Suspensions

Ajax Injury Table
Type Name Info
Owen Wijndal Red card (direc
Anton Gaaei Yellow cards
Wout Weghorst Ankle
James McConnell Other
Steven Berghuis Groin
Volendam Injury Table
Type Name Info
Henk Veerman Other
Gibson Yah Other
Team Squads

Ajax Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Fred Grim

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Youri Baas 15 D 16 1409 16 0 2 1 2 1
Vitezslav Jaros 1 G 15 1350 15 4 0 0 1 0
Mika Godts 11 F 17 1348 15 2 8 7 2 0
Oscar Gloukh 10 M 19 1159 12 7 5 5 2 0
Wout Weghorst 25 F 14 1109 13 1 6 1 4 0

Volendam Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Rick Kruys

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Kayne van Oevelen 1 G 19 1710 19 0 0 0 1 0
Yannick Leliendal 32 D 19 1660 19 0 1 1 3 0
Nordin Bukala 18 M 19 1515 18 1 1 1 3 0
Henk Veerman 18 F 18 1490 18 0 4 1 0 0
Nick Verschuren 20 D 17 1424 16 3 0 1 2 0
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 19 17 1 1 59:23 52
2 Feyenoord 19 11 3 5 47:27 36
3 Ajax 19 9 7 3 37:26 34
4 NEC Nijmegen 18 9 5 4 47:32 32
5 Groningen 19 9 4 6 27:22 31
6 Twente 19 7 8 4 29:22 29
7 AZ Alkmaar 19 8 5 6 34:32 29
8 Sp. Rotterdam 19 9 2 8 24:34 29
9 SC Heerenveen 19 6 6 7 31:30 24
10 Utrecht 18 6 5 7 29:25 23
11 PEC Zwolle 19 6 5 8 25:40 23
12 Fortuna Sittard 19 6 4 9 28:33 22
13 Go Ahead E. 19 4 9 6 30:33 21
14 Excelsior 19 6 3 10 20:35 21
15 Volendam 19 4 5 10 21:33 17
16 Telstar 19 3 7 9 24:32 16
17 NAC Breda 19 3 5 11 19:30 14
18 Heracles 19 4 2 13 26:48 14
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 9 7 1 1 31:14 22
2 Ajax 10 6 2 2 17:9 20
3 Feyenoord 10 6 1 3 25:16 19
4 NEC Nijmegen 8 5 2 1 23:12 17
5 Utrecht 9 5 2 2 18:9 17
6 Fortuna Sittard 10 5 2 3 17:15 17
7 AZ Alkmaar 9 4 4 1 20:16 16
8 PEC Zwolle 9 5 1 3 10:12 16
9 Groningen 9 4 3 2 14:7 15
10 Volendam 10 4 3 3 16:13 15
11 Twente 9 4 3 2 13:11 15
12 Go Ahead E. 9 3 5 1 15:12 14
13 Sp. Rotterdam 10 4 2 4 11:18 14
14 SC Heerenveen 10 3 4 3 17:18 13
15 Excelsior 10 4 1 5 10:12 13
16 NAC Breda 10 3 2 5 12:14 11
17 Heracles 9 3 1 5 18:23 10
18 Telstar 10 1 4 5 17:22 7