Ajax - FC Utrecht predictions

Though Ajax are more likely to win this, an away win would only be slightly surprising. It’s a relatively balanced matchup, which usually means we’ll see some exciting football.

The matchup this Sunday is rather one-sided, with FC Utrecht seen as the clear underdogs. Most bookmakers online have priced their victory at 4.06, which is enough to doubt such an outcome will happen.

The home side is eager to bounce back from the latest Eredivisie disappointment. Ajax suffered a disappointing AZ Alkmaar away defeat last time out and will be keen to bounce back asap. This match exposed all of their weaknesses right from the start and they need to avoid the same thing happening on Sunday.

FC Utrecht have a strong track record when it comes to playing on their home field. Last round they strolled through a relaxed match against Heracles that may not have met everyone’s expectations in terms of action, but won them three points either way.

Looking over the home team’s recent record, we can see a worrying trend. They’ve conceded more than 5 goals over the past 3 matches alone, indicating problems in their defensive lineup.

This match might present a rare opportunity to go for an Over 4.5 Goals bet. FC Utrecht have netted 6 goals in each of their previous 3 games – which is quite a track record.

Ajax previously played this match as the visitors in a previous round of the Eredivisie and suffered a fairly narrow defeat. Most bookies believe things will end differently this time, pricing a home win at 1.83.

The odds being what they are, remember that they were priced with various injuries in mind. The hosts reported that Steven Bergwijn, A. Van Axel Dongen, Mika Marcel Godts, Tristan Gooijer will have to sit this one out, while FC Utrecht will have to make do without Isac Lidberg, Vasilis Barkas, Ole Romeny, Anthony Descotte.

Though some punters may prefer more exciting options, the Under 3.5 Goals market is a solid opportunity for this fixture. It offers a surprisingly solid balance between risk and betting value – though the returns on their own aren’t much to look at.