Our Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles Prediction: 2-1
Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles in the Netherlands Eredivisie is scheduled for an 15:30 GMT kick-off on Saturday January 17, 2026. A 2-1 win for the home side is our expected outcome, though BTTS looks promising given both teams’ recent scoring records.
Our prediction is supported by key Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Ajax's Last Match – NEC vs Ajax
Ajax will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 Netherlands Eredivisie draw with NEC on December 20. In that match, Ajax saw 61% of the ball and created 12 goal attempts, with 8 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NEC | 39% | 7 (6) | 2.04 | 54 |
Ajax | 61% | 12 (8) | 2.01 | 62 |
Go Ahead Eagles's Last Match – Go Ahead Eagles vs FC Groningen
Go Ahead Eagles will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Netherlands Eredivisie share of the spoils with FC Groningen on December 21. In that match, Go Ahead Eagles recorded 47% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Go Ahead Eagles | 47% | 8 (4) | 1.06 | 38 |
FC Groningen | 53% | 9 (3) | 1.06 | 40 |
Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles Stats
Key Stats
| Ajax | Go Ahead Eagles | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.98 | Attacking Strength | 1.16 |
| 0.51 | Defence Strength | 1.38 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 0.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ajax are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Go Ahead Eagles average 1.1 scored and 2.1 conceded per game.
Ajax 22-16
Go Ahead Eagles 11-21
What are the odds for this match?
Ajax to win: @1.4
Draw: @4.75
Go Ahead Eagles to win: @7



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