Volendam vs Ajax Match Analysis & Prediction
05/05/2024 3:30 pm
Ajax make the trip to the Kras Stadion to face FC Volendam on Sunday looking for the win that would strengthen their hold of fifth position in the Eredivisie standings.
Meanwhile, the hosts are aware that they realistically require all three points to remain in the hunt for 16th position, the relegation playoff spot.
With Feyenoord having win the KNVB Beker, Ajax have been provided with somewhat of a lifetime in terms of European qualification, fifth place now being good enough for a spot in the Europa League second qualifying round.
However, the fact that Ajax are reliant on such a scenario highlights their abysmal campaign, not helped by the 2-2 draw against Excelsior last time out.
In Ajax’s defence, they played with 10 men from the 36th-minute onwards, but a share of the points left them nine points adrift of fourth-places AZ Alkmaar with just three games left to play.
Furthermore, only three points separate Ajax from seventh position – which would involve a Europa Conference League playoff – and it leaves the fifth-placed side to deliver against Sunday’s opponents, Almere City and Vitesse.
Despite the favourable run-in, John van’t Schip’s side head into this match having prevailed in just three of their last 12 games in the Eredivisie.
However, as for Volendam, just one victory has been recorded in all of their Eredivisie matches during 2024, a 3-2 win over RKC Waalwijk.
Since then, however, defeats have been posted against Excelsior and Sparta Rotterdam respectively without getting on the scoresheet.
Regillio Simons’ side now require at least seven points – following their inferior goal difference – from the final three matches to stand any chance of remaining in the Eredivisie.
Volendam vs. Ajax Head to head
In the previous 20 meetings between these two teams, Volendam have claimed two victories while Ajax have won 14, and they have drawn in four. Ajax have scored 53 goals and conceded 20 in the process.
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25/09/2013AjaxE 4Volendam2KNVB Beker
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08/10/2022Volendam2Ajax4Eredivisie
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07/12/2022Ajax5Volendam4Club Friendlies
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26/01/2023Ajax1Volendam1Eredivisie
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02/11/2023Ajax2Volendam0Eredivisie
Volendam Team News
Ajax will be forced into at least three changes, with Benjamin Tahirovic and Steven Bergwijn sidelined through suspension and Brian Brobbey on the injury list.
Chuba Akpom should get the nod down the middle of the attack, although Julian Rijkhoff is also an option with the former in a deeper role.
Volendam's Last 5 Matches
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31/03/2024Almere City1Volendam1Eredivisie
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04/04/2024Volendam0Feyenoord0Eredivisie
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07/04/2024Volendam3RKC Waalwijk2Eredivisie
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12/04/2024Excelsior4Volendam0Eredivisie
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28/04/2024Sparta Rotterdam1Volendam0Eredivisie
Ajax Team News
Simons must decide whether to hand a first start of the season to Quincy Hoeve down the centre of the attack, replacing fellow 19-year-old Vivaldo Semedo.
Deron Payne is also an option at right-back ahead of Oskar Buur, but Simons will not want to overly tinker with his Volendam side for this match.
Ajax's Last 5 Matches
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31/03/2024PEC Zwolle1Ajax3Eredivisie
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04/04/2024Ajax1Go Ahead Eagles1Eredivisie
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07/04/2024Feyenoord6Ajax0Eredivisie
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14/04/2024Ajax2Twente1Eredivisie
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24/04/2024Ajax2Excelsior2Eredivisie
Volendam vs. Ajax: Odds and Predictions
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