FC Utrecht
Football Netherlands - Eredivisie Stadion Galgenwaard Sun 9 Nov 06:15
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  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Utrecht vs Ajax

Utrecht welcome Ajax to Stadion Galgenwaard, with kick-off set for 06:15 on Sunday 9 November. Our betting preview features expert Dutch Eredivisie predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

Go For Over 2.5 With Confidence

The Total Goals market provides a nice betting angle on the basis that odds of -149 can be snapped up when it comes to Over 2.5. We anticipate a nice return when Utrecht take to the field against Ajax.

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Utrecht 4-0 Victors When Teams Met Last

FC Utrecht have enjoyed back-to-back Eredivisie home wins at Stadion Galgenwaard. Last time out, NEC Nijmegen were beaten 1-0. Ron Jans' team had just 38% possession and recorded four shots on target, with a 41st minute winner from Miguel Rodriguez proving the difference.

On Thursday night, Utrecht drew 1-1 in the Europa League when hosting Porto.

Ajax drew their previous Eredivisie game which was at home. The action at Johan Cruyff Arena ended 1-1 against Heerenveen. The Amsterdam club had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 57% possession and two shots on goal, while Mika Godts found the net.

In the last outing, Ajax suffered a 3-0 Champions League defeat at home to Galatasaray.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Utrecht claim a 4-0 home win over Ajax at Stadion Galgenwaard. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with five Ajax wins, three Utrecht victories and two draws.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Ajax logo Ajax 21 10 8 3 41 28 13 41:28 38
12 Utrecht logo Utrecht 20 6 6 8 30 27 3 30:27 24
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FC Utrecht – Last 10 League Games

Utrecht have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts. They have averaged 50.6% possession, 438.8 passes and 5.1 corners per match, conceding 1.5 goals and 4.3 corners from 5.0 shots on goal and 11.8 attempts.

Top scorer Miguel Rodriguez has found the net 3 times, with Gjivai Zechiel, Souffian El Karouani, Derry Murkin and David Min getting 2 goals each. Souffian El Karouani has the most assists with 6, while goalkeeper Vasilios Barkas has 2 clean sheets.

Ajax – Last 10 League Games

Ajax have 4 victories, 1 defeat and 5 draws, with an average of 1.9 goals from 14.5 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 55.9% possession, 509.3 passes, 5.6 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 12.4 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Mika Godts, Wout Weghorst and Oscar Gloukh have top scored with 4, while Kenneth Taylor is next on 2. Mika Godts has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games, while Vitezslav Jaros has one clean sheet to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Utrecht confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Vasilios Barkas (GK), Siebe Horemans, Matisse Didden, Nick Viergever, Souffian El Karouani, Alonzo Engwanda, Dani de Wit, Gjivai Zechiel, Miguel Rodriguez, Sebastien Haller, Adrian Blake.

Ajax confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Remko Pasveer (GK), Lucas Rosa, Josip Sutalo, Youri Baas, Gerald Alders, Youri Regeer, Oscar Gloukh, Kenneth Taylor, Oliver Edvardsen, Wout Weghorst, Mika Godts.

Utrecht vs Ajax Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Utrecht vs Ajax tips include betting advice on all fronts — from a main match prediction and player prop picks to corners guidance, a correct score selection and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

The odds of -149 look too big to resist when it comes to wagering Over 2.5 Goals. We are confident of a return in this Eredivisie game and this provides us with a nice betting angle.

Our football betting picks come from having access to off-the-press team news along with going through the Eredivisie form guide. It’s also important to identify the key stats.

Key FC Utrecht vs Ajax league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Utrecht games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Utrecht games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Ajax games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Ajax games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Ajax games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 games between these teams.
Over 2.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 59.9% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Utrecht Utrecht logo 1 - 0 Ajax logo Ajax

Let’s take a chance on the +950 available that Utrecht secure a 1-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kenneth Taylor Over 1.5 Shots -108 BetMGM logo

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax) has totalled over 1.5 shots in five straight Eredivisie games on the road. It certainly looks possible that he will cover the Player Shots line and there are odds of -108 up for grabs.

Latest Kenneth Taylor Player Prop Odds

Miguel Rodríguez To Score +300 BetMGM logo

Miguel Rodríguez (Utrecht) is available at +300 to find the net. He looks like a value pick and we think that the odds offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

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Corners Prediction

Ajax Under 4.5 Corners -104 BetMGM logo

In their past two away matches, Ajax have not covered the 4.5 corners line, while the last four Utrecht home games have involved them conceding under 4.5 corners. There is value when it comes to going under the Ajax Team Corners line and this is available at -104.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Utrecht Logo Utrecht
Total
9.40 5.10 4.30
Home
8.80 4.90 3.90
Away
10.00 4.50 5.50
Ajax Logo Ajax
Total
10.20 5.60 4.60
Home
10.80 7.00 3.80
Away
9.90 5.60 4.30
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -149
Asian Handicap Utrecht +0.25 -135
Player Shots Kenneth Taylor Over 1.5 -108

We’ve compiled a bet builder that includes at least three goals to be scored, Utrecht with the +0.25 Asian Handicap and Kenneth Taylor (Ajax) to manage Over 1.5 shots.

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Utrecht vs Ajax 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.

Latest Match Odds Suggest a Close-Run Battle

Ajax are currently available at +140 with the bookmakers to defeat FC Utrecht, with the latter priced at odds of +180. If you’re siding with the draw in this Eredivisie clash, then it can be backed at +250.

There are various ways to back Ajax and one option is the Asian Handicap -0.25. There’s +108 currently available that they beat Utrecht and there’s half a stake refund if the scoreline ends level.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -192.

The leading football betting sites provide bettors with an abundance of options. For every Eredivisie match, you’re able to select from hundreds of markets and make the best choice.

Wout Weghorst Favourite to Score the First Goal

The First Goalscorer favourite is Wout Weghorst at +410. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.

Player Goals
Wout Weghorst (Ajax)
First
+170
Anytime
+410
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Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)
First
+225
Anytime
+600
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Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)
First
+230
Anytime
+600
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Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)
First
+235
Anytime
+600
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Player Shots On Target
Wout Weghorst (Ajax)
Over 0.5
-250
Under 0.5
+140
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Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)
Over 0.5
-172
Under 0.5
-100
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Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)
Over 0.5
-159
Under 0.5
-108
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Sébastien Haller (Utrecht)
Over 0.5
-156
Under 0.5
-108
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Player Shots
Wout Weghorst (Ajax)
Over 2.5
-122
Under 2.5
-
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Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)
Over 2.5
+110
Under 2.5
-
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Yoann Cathline (Utrecht)
Over 2.5
+115
Under 2.5
-
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Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)
Over 2.5
+115
Under 2.5
-
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Utrecht Aiming to Continue Strong Home Form

Utrecht have not lost at Stadion Galgenwaard in the past four matches. Ron Jans' team have managed five victories, three draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Ajax haven’t been beaten in six straight games away from home. The Amsterdam club have collected five draws, four wins and one defeat in the past 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Utrecht beat Ajax 4-0 when they last met at Stadion Galgenwaard. In the past 5 H2H meetings at Stadion Galgenwaard, Ajax have won three and Utrecht have triumphed in the remainder.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Utrecht logo Utrecht Home Stats 5-3-2 2.50 1.70 0.80 5 5 5 5
Ajax logo Ajax Away Stats 4-5-1 3.50 1.80 1.70 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
Team Stats
FC Utrecht logo FC Utrecht League Stats
Ajax logo Ajax League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 1 defeat and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Utrecht vs Ajax Lineups & Team News

The Utrecht vs Ajax team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie along with up-to-date injury news.

FC Utrecht Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Ajax Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

FC Utrecht Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

1 Vasilios Barkas
2 Siebe Horemans 40 Matisse Didden 24 Nick Viergever 16 Souffian El Karouani
27 Alonzo Engwanda 20 Dani de Wit 21 Gjivai Zechiel
22 Miguel Rodriguez 91 Sebastien Haller 15 Adrian Blake
22 Remko Pasveer
2 Lucas Rosa 37 Josip Sutalo 15 Youri Baas 41 Gerald Alders
6 Youri Regeer 10 Oscar Gloukh 8 Kenneth Taylor
17 Oliver Edvardsen 25 Wout Weghorst 11 Mika Godts

Ajax Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

FC Utrecht Substitutes

  • 5Kolbeinn Finnsson
  • 6Davy van den Berg
  • 8Can Bozdogan
  • 9David Min
  • 10Yoann Cathline
  • 14Zidane Iqbal
  • 17Emirhan Demircan
  • 25Michael Brouwer
  • 26Miliano Jonathans
  • 33Kevin Gadellaa
  • 44Mike Eerdhuijzen
  • 55Derry Murkin

Ajax Substitutes

  • 1Vitezslav Jaros
  • 3Anton Gaaei
  • 4Ko Itakura
  • 7Raul Moro
  • 9Kasper Dolberg
  • 12Joeri Heerkens
  • 16James McConnell
  • 18Davy Klaassen
  • 24Jorthy Mokio
  • 28Kian Fitz-Jim
  • 43Rayane Bounida
  • 48Sean Steur

Previous FC Utrecht Lineups

06 Nov Europa League
Utrecht 1-1 Porto
02 Nov Eredivisie
Utrecht 1-0 NEC Nijmegen
26 Oct Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar 4-1 Utrecht
23 Oct Europa League
Freiburg 2-0 Utrecht
18 Oct Eredivisie
Utrecht 3-1 Volendam
05 Oct Eredivisie
Feyenoord 3-2 Utrecht

Previous Ajax Lineups

05 Nov Champions League
Ajax 0-3 Galatasaray
01 Nov Eredivisie
Ajax 1-1 SC Heerenveen
26 Oct Eredivisie
Twente 2-3 Ajax
22 Oct Champions League
Chelsea 5-1 Ajax
18 Oct Eredivisie
Ajax 0-2 AZ Alkmaar
04 Oct Eredivisie
Sp. Rotterdam 3-3 Ajax

Injuries & Suspensions

FC Utrecht Injury Table
Type Name Info
Siebe Horemans Other
Souffian El Karouani Other
Souffian El Karouani Other
Victor Jensen Knee
Zidane Iqbal Other
Mike Eerdhuijzen Thigh
David Min Ankle
Ajax Injury Table
Type Name Info
Dies Janse Yellow cards
Anton Gaaei Yellow cards
Owen Wijndal Illness
Kian Fitz-Jim Illness
Oscar Gloukh Illness
Lucas Rosa Other
Ko Itakura Low back
James McConnell Other
Team Squads

FC Utrecht Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Ron Jans

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Souffian El Karouani 16 D 11 989 11 0 2 6 1 0
Siebe Horemans 2 D 11 945 11 0 0 0 0 0
Alonzo Engwanda 27 M 11 903 11 0 0 0 2 0
Gjivai Zechiel 21 M 11 890 10 1 3 0 1 0
Vasilios Barkas 1 G 10 855 10 0 0 0 0 0

Ajax Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Fred Grim

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Kenneth Taylor 8 M 11 965 11 0 2 3 3 0
Youri Baas 15 D 10 900 10 0 1 0 1 0
Wout Weghorst 25 F 10 817 9 1 6 1 3 0
Vitezslav Jaros 1 G 9 810 9 2 0 0 0 0
Owen Wijndal 5 D 9 724 8 1 0 0 2 0
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 21 18 2 1 64:25 56
2 Feyenoord 21 12 3 6 51:32 39
3 NEC Nijmegen 20 11 5 4 52:34 38
4 Ajax 21 10 8 3 41:28 38
5 Sp. Rotterdam 21 11 2 8 27:34 35
6 AZ Alkmaar 21 9 5 7 36:35 32
7 Twente 21 7 10 4 31:24 31
8 Groningen 21 9 4 8 28:26 31
9 PEC Zwolle 21 7 5 9 30:43 26
10 SC Heerenveen 20 6 7 7 32:31 25
11 Fortuna Sittard 21 7 4 10 31:36 25
12 Utrecht 20 6 6 8 30:27 24
13 Excelsior 21 6 5 10 22:37 23
14 Go Ahead E. 20 4 10 6 31:34 22
15 Volendam 21 4 6 11 22:36 18
16 Heracles 21 5 2 14 30:53 17
17 NAC Breda 21 3 7 11 23:34 16
18 Telstar 21 3 7 11 25:37 16
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 11 8 2 1 36:16 26
2 Ajax 11 7 2 2 19:9 23
3 Feyenoord 11 7 1 3 29:18 22
4 NEC Nijmegen 9 6 2 1 25:13 20
5 PEC Zwolle 10 6 1 3 14:13 19
6 Utrecht 10 5 2 3 18:10 17
7 Fortuna Sittard 10 5 2 3 17:15 17
8 Sp. Rotterdam 11 5 2 4 13:18 17
9 Volendam 11 4 4 3 17:14 16
10 AZ Alkmaar 10 4 4 2 21:19 16
11 Twente 10 4 4 2 13:11 16
12 Groningen 10 4 3 3 15:9 15
13 Go Ahead E. 9 3 5 1 15:12 14
14 SC Heerenveen 11 3 5 3 18:19 14
15 Excelsior 11 4 2 5 12:14 14
16 Heracles 10 4 1 5 20:24 13
17 NAC Breda 11 3 3 5 14:16 12
18 Telstar 11 1 4 6 17:23 7