Feyenoord and Ajax clash in the KNVB Beker (Dutch Cup) semis. The two former European champions and contenders for this year’s Eredivisie title are about to deliver a spectacle at De Kuip in Rotterdam. Ajax’s wounds from the recent loss at home against Feyenoord are still fresh, and the Lancers want to get back for that trauma. On the other side, Feyenoord is in a unique position to win the Double, and a victory here would be a massive step toward that goal.
Feyenoord vs. Ajax Preview
Feyenoord (+125) showed its power on March 19 when they beat Ajax on the road, coming back from the deficit. The Rotterdammers are without a loss for fascinating 22 games in a row right now, riding a four-game winning streak into this contest.
Overall, the team from De Kuip won 10 of the past 11 contests, having that one draw against Shakhtar in the UEFA Europa League but smashing the Ukrainian unit in the rematch 7-0. They played a city derby against Spart on Sunday, winning 1-3, after sustaining solid pressure from the rivals, who missed a penalty at 1-1.
Seven of the past nine home games had seen both teams netting, and five of the previous six ended with over 2.5 goals, and high efficiency has been the case with this unit since the year began.
Ajax (+110) failed to win again, playing 0-0 against Go Ahead Eagles this Sunday. Following a loss to Feyenoord, this is another huge disappointment for the Lancers, who are slowly losing the pace in the hunt for the Eredivisie title.
The reigning champs are eight points away from Feyenoord, with seven rounds to go, and are also in danger of losing the second place, which leads to the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. PSV and AZ Alkmaar are pushing hard to reach that one.
Six of Ajax’s previous eight road trips have seen over 2.5 goals, and they netted two or more scores in six of the latest ten away games.
Feyenoord vs. Ajax Latest News
Geertruida is out for the home unit, while Quentin Timber and Justin Bijlow currently remain questionable, and their appearance will be a game-time decision.
There aren’t any noticeable absentees from Ajax’s unit before this game.
Feyenoord vs. Ajax Head to Head Games
As mentioned before, the previous contest was on March 19, with Feyenoord winning 2-3 at the Amsterdam Arena. The guests took the lead, but Ajax flipped the result before allowing the Rotterdammers to return and take three points. The first game at De Kuip concluded with a tie, 1-1.
It’s interesting that Feyenoord didn’t beat Ajax in Rotterdam since 2015, suffering four losses with four ties recorded too, which frustrates their fans very much.
Feyenoord vs. Ajax Prediction
Feyenoord has a nice opportunity to knock out the rivals and finally stop a negative streak at home against Ajax. They are better than the Lancers, and we’ve seen that in Amsterdam a few weeks ago. Also, in the 1-1 tie at De Kuip in the first part of the campaign, Feyenoord was better yet wasted a big chance of winning. That’s why we have to pick their win on Thursday.
Pick: Feyenoord wins +110
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