Ajax vs Utrecht - Eredivisie

The history between Ajax and Utrecht lends this Eredivisie fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at the home ground on May 24, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Manchester United have signed Cristian Orozco(Image: Getty Images) According to TEAMTalk, Manchester United may face a transfer setback if Manchester City midfielder Rodri moves to Barcelona.

A glance at the Eredivisie table tells the story: Ajax in 3rd and Utrecht in 6th, with positions to defend and places to climb. The hosts have been in fine fettle of late, their recent run of WWLWD underlining a campaign win rate of 66.67%. Utrecht have found wins elusive, WDLDL in their last five underscoring a win rate of 16.67%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Ajax average 3.17 per game to Utrecht's 1.83, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Michael Carrick has spoken on why Marcus Rashford did not feature for Manchester United in the club's most recent pre-season outing.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Ajax may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Utrecht have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. Tuesday's print edition of ABC, as relayed by Sport Witness, have claimed that Betis turned down a €50m approach from a wealthy non-Premier League club for Antony.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. With Barcelona closing in on a move for Manchester City midfielder Rodri, it seems as though the La Liga giants are no longer serious in their interest for Marcus Rashford.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Backed by home advantage and superior form, Ajax ought to prevail — a 3-2 victory looks the logical call. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.