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Ajax vs Willem II Prediction, Tips & Odds

Ajax vs Willem II

EredivisieRegular Season - 3
Ajax
#8 · Eredivisie
LWWWD
VS
Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam (55,885)
Willem II
#16 · Eredivisie
LDLLW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.62
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.58 (implied 63.2%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 65.7% probability (an expert ratio of 1.52). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (65.7% vs 63.2%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Ajax to win against Willem II, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Ajax currently sits in sixth place in the Eredivisie, having accumulated seven points from their first four matches. Their season has been characterised by a strong goal-scoring ability, with nine goals scored, although they have also conceded five. Ajax's recent form shows three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five matches, indicating a solid performance as they look to climb the standings. Conversely, Willem II finds themselves in a challenging position, sitting at sixteenth in the league with just one point from their first four games. They have yet to secure a win, managing only a draw and suffering three losses. Their defensive struggles are evident, having conceded thirteen goals, which highlights their difficulties in both attack and defense this season. The team's recent form of two wins, one draw, and two losses suggests some improvement, but they remain vulnerable. The model gives Ajax a high win probability, reflecting their stronger position in the league, recent form, and overall performance metrics. However, a potential caveat is that Ajax's defensive lapses could allow Willem II to exploit any weaknesses, especially if the match becomes competitive. For a deeper understanding of the prediction, please refer to the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where the in-house model analyses expected goals and actual results throughout the season. The Daily Punt Analysis Team is committed to providing data-driven insights for this matchup.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Ajax Win74%1.17
Draw14%7.49
Willem II Win12%12.76
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.5858.6%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.2068.7%

Combined goal output is high (3.5 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
Ajax 3-0 Willem II
9.0811.1%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 11.1% probability.

Asian Handicap
Ajax -0.0
1.0568%

Ajax have been the stronger side, winning 47% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
3-0
9.08
11.1%
2-0
9.68
10.4%
3-1
9.70
10.3%
2-1
10.21
9.8%
4-0
11.11
9.1%
4-1
11.64
8.6%

Our model projects a 3-0 Ajax win as the most likely scoreline at 11.1% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Ajax clean sheets, in line with their 32% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Ajax
-0.0
1.05
Willem II
+0.0
10.50

Lines averaged across 1 bookmaker. Ajax are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Ajax vs Willem II
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
Marathonbet
1.177.2012.751.183.901.582.20
Betfair
1.138.0015.00
William Hill
1.187.0012.001.552.30
Bet365
1.177.0011.001.224.201.622.20
1xBet
1.197.9513.601.183.901.582.23
Betano
1.207.3012.001.234.201.602.27
BetVictor
1.158.0013.001.184.401.572.25

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
96.2%
Over 1.5 Goals
89.8%
Over 2.5 Goals
68.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
59.9%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XAjax or Draw
88%1.03
12Ajax or Willem II
86%1.08
X2Draw or Willem II
26%4.88

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (Ajax leads 7-1)
7 Ajax1 Draw1 Willem II
Apr 25
Willem II
1-2
Ajax
Eredivisie
Oct 24
Ajax
1-0
Willem II
Eredivisie
Feb 22
Willem II
0-1
Ajax
Eredivisie
Dec 21
Ajax
5-0
Willem II
Eredivisie
Jan 21
Ajax
3-1
Willem II
Eredivisie
Dec 20
Willem II
1-1
Ajax
Eredivisie
Apr 20
Willem II
-
Ajax
Eredivisie
Dec 19
Ajax
0-2
Willem II
Eredivisie
May 19
Willem II
0-4
Ajax
KNVB Beker
Apr 19
Willem II
1-4
Ajax
Eredivisie

In the last 10 matches between Ajax and Willem II, Ajax has won 7 times, drawn once, and Willem II has won once. This record highlights a dominant performance from Ajax, with several convincing victories, including a 5-0 win and a 4-0 win. The lone victory for Willem II came in December 2019, indicating a long stretch of struggle against Ajax. Additionally, the matches have often leaned towards Ajax, as evidenced by their ability to secure narrow wins alongside heavy margins. The draw in 2020 suggests that while Willem II can occasionally hold Ajax, their overall record is heavily skewed in favor of Ajax.

Eredivisie Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
AZ Alkmaar
55001651115
WWWWW
2
PSV Eindhoven
54101861213
WWWWD
3
Feyenoord
5320137611
WDWDW
4
Excelsior
5311125710
DWWLW
5
Twente
5311105510
WDWWL
6
Fortuna Sittard
5311119210
WWLWD
8
Ajax
42119547
LWDW
16
Willem II
4013413-91
LDLL
17
ADO Den Haag
5014614-81
LDLLL
18
Cambuur
5014618-121
DLLLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
AjaxHome
0W1D1L
2 playedGF 3 · GA 50.50 pts/game
Willem IIAway
0W0D1L
1 playedGF 1 · GA 40.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
AjaxWillem II
1.95Goals p.g.1.54
1.16Goals conceded p.g.1.17
32%Clean sheets38%
47%Win rate58%
3.11Avg goals in match2.71
1.89xG per game1.38
-0.09xGA per game0.29
63%Possession %40%
8.7Shots on target / game2.5
7.7Corners per game4.8
Ajax
Recent Form

Ajax have won 10 of their last 23 matches at home, drawing 7 and losing 6. Their recent home fixtures include lost to PSV Eindhoven 1-3 and beat FC Sion 5-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 18W 13D 7L from the last 38 games (47% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: AjaxAll competitions
05 Sept
Ajax
1-3
PSV Eindhoven
Eredivisie
30 Aug
Telstar
0-4
Ajax
Eredivisie
27 Aug
Ajax
5-3
FC Sion
UEFA Europa Conference League
20 Aug
FC Sion
2-4
Ajax
UEFA Europa Conference League
16 Aug
Ajax
2-2
Heerenveen
Eredivisie
13 Aug
Shelbourne
2-2
Ajax
UEFA Europa Conference League
18
Win
47%
13
Draw
34%
7
Lost
18%
Willem II
Recent Form

Willem II have won 8 of their last 9 matches on the road, drawing 0 and losing 1. Their recent away fixtures include lost to GO Ahead Eagles 4-1 and beat FC Volendam 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 14W 4D 6L from the last 24 games (58% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: Willem IIAll competitions
05 Sept
Willem II
0-3
Excelsior
Eredivisie
30 Aug
Willem II
2-2
Heerenveen
Eredivisie
15 Aug
Willem II
1-4
NEC Nijmegen
Eredivisie
08 Aug
GO Ahead Eagles
4-1
Willem II
Eredivisie
01 Aug
Willem II
2-1
OFI
Friendlies Clubs
25 Jul
Willem II
1-0
KV Mechelen
Friendlies Clubs
14
Win
58%
4
Draw
17%
6
Lost
25%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Ajax

No reported absences

Willem II

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Ajax Win1.17 (73.8%)
Over 2.5 Goals1.20 (68.7%)
Both Teams Score1.58 (58.6%)
Value Bets
Under 2.5 Goals4.12 (31.3%)
BTTS No2.24 (41.4%)
Speculative
Draw7.49 (14.2%)
Willem II Win12.76 (12%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Ajax have averaged 7.7 corners per match at home; Willem II 4.8 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 7.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Ajax have generated 1.89 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 47% of them. They put 8.7 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Ajax player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.