Ajax - RKC Waalwijk predictions

The betting odds alone should tell you enough about which side is going to win this showdown. With a home win priced at 1.14, Ajax are almost guaranteed to come out on top – probably with a notable goal margin as well.

RKC Waalwijk stand next to no chance at beating the hosts in this match. For instance, most bookies online offer odds of 18.08 for an away win, indicating a very small chance of success.

Ajax underperformed somewhat in their previous round, only to fully redeem themselves by securing a 0:2 win in the second half. Their victory was clearly the most likely outcome from the get-go, though, even though they were playing as the away team.

While RKC Waalwijk’s previous Eredivisie match didn’t end in triumph, the 1:1 draw is a net positive for them. Despite playing at home, the odds were still against them - 2.75, to be exact. Still, the teams proved to be evenly matched both at half-time and the final result.

The hosts have been careful not to let their goalscoring stats slip. They’ve scored more than 5 times during the last 3 matches, indicating consistent offensive results.

Maintaining their defences has been a bit of a struggle for RKC Waalwijk lately. They ended up conceding 5 goals over the 3 most recent matches alone, leaving many fans disappointed.

Ajax have built up a lot of confidence with a successful half of the season behind them. That said, there’s plenty of time to lose the number 2nd spot they secured so far. They should be able to take this game, though, and inch themselves closer to the leading spot.

As the season rapidly approaches its second half, there’s plenty of cause for concern if you’re an RKC Waalwijk supporter. Placed at 18th, they’re at risk of relegation, and a matchup like this one is not an easy way to get some points.

It will be interesting to see if RKC Waalwijk manage to beat this odds in this, the second clash with Ajax this season. The first time around they lost with to a 1-point difference.

The odds being what they are, remember that they were priced with various injuries in mind. The hosts reported that Gastón Ávila, A. Van Axel Dongen, B. Tahirovic will have to sit this one out, while RKC Waalwijk will have to make do without Jeroen Houwen, Daouda Weidmann, Yanick van Osch, Juan Familio-Castillo, Richard van der Venne.

Despite the risks involved, the strongest prediction in terms of value is an HT/FT bet that the hosts will take lead in the second half. It’s as risky as you might expect, though the 10.17 odds offer a decent return.