Vitesse - Ajax predictions

Vitesse are the definition of underdogs in this fixture. With betting odds of 5.19, no punter will dare backing them up against Ajax. It is a wise decision as well as hosts will have an extremely difficult task surviving this clash.

Having a 1.59 selection on your slip can be a big boost to your potential winnings and with Ajax largely expected to beat Vitesse, you’d be wise to use it.

After a mediocre first half in the previous round, Vitesse went on to bag a decisive 1:3 away win against SC Heerenveen . Such a result is nothing short of impressive considering the 5.08 betting odds they were given by most online bookies.

Ajax never really broke a sweat against Almere City as they recorded a pretty straightforward 3:0 victory last time out in the Eredivisie. Having taken an early lead in the first half they only brought it home for a rather convincing and morale-boosting win.

The hosts’ fans are somewhat disappointed at them, given the lacklustre defensive performances they’ve seen recently. Vitesse conceded more than 5 times over the previous 3 games played at GelreDome.

The away team’s previous three away games left a lot to be desired when it comes to how they perform defensively. Over 5 conceded goals in just 3 matches is never a good look, even if you’re playing as visitors.

Vitesse are in a very difficult situation in terms of their table position. They have barely any matches left in the season to earn the 14 points they need to get out of the relegation zone. Considering their chances to win this upcoming outing, avoiding relegation seems impossible.

As far as the head-to-head history goes, this is the second time we’ll be seeing these two squads clash this season. Ajax decisively won that first match, and they’re still seen as the favourites despite playing as the away team.

The hosts are in an unenviable position either way, but a large number of reported injuries makes it even worse. Miliano Jonathans, Nicolas Isimat-Mirin, F. Fofana, M. Tielemans, Davy Pröpper, Mexx Meerdink are all forced to sit this one out. The hurdles set in front of Vitesse are considerable.

Our tip is to risk an Over 3.5 Goals wager. The 2.25 are worth giving up the relative safety of a simpler Over 2.5. That said, it’s still a relatively riskier bet than what some punters might prefer.