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In the upcoming match of the 2023-24 Eredivisie season's 20th round, Ajax and PSV Eindhoven are set to face off at the Johan Cruyff ArenA on Saturday.
Ajax, the home team, is currently riding a four-game winning streak, while their opponents, PSV Eindhoven, have suffered just one loss in their last 13 matches leading up to this crucial encounter.
PSV Eindhoven recently ended a two-game winless streak with a routine 2-0 triumph over Almere City at the Philips Stadion last Saturday. Luuk de Jong scored just before halftime and then added another goal from the penalty spot just after the hour mark.
As a result, PSV has widened their lead at the top of the Eredivisie table to an impressive 12 points ahead of second-placed Feyenoord.
The upcoming challenge for PSV is against Ajax, a team that has faced defeat in each of the last six meetings between them in all competitions. Despite their recent setback in an away game, PSV aims to avoid consecutive losses on the road for the first time in almost two years.
Ajax extended their recent positive run with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Heracles Almelo at the Erve Asito on Saturday evening. Despite falling behind to Jizz Hornkamp's opener, John van 't Schip's team quickly turned the game around with two goals from Brian Brobbey and one from Steven Berghuis. Kristian Hlynsson sealed the win, making Mario Engels's effort inconsequential.
With 34 points from 19 league matches this season, Ajax currently holds the fourth position in the standings, just one point behind AZ Alkmaar in the competition for the last guaranteed European spot.
Having scored 16 goals in their last five home matches, the hosts on Saturday aim to deliver another impressive attacking performance for their supporters.
Joey Veerman and Armel Bella-Kotchap are likely to be absent for PSV Eindhoven due to ongoing muscle and shoulder injuries. Luuk de Jong, who scored twice against Almere City in the previous match, has been directly involved in 24 goals this season, the highest in the Eredivisie.
Ajax continues to miss Gaston Avila and Josip Sutalo due to knee injuries, while Sivert Mannsverk remains sidelined with a leg problem. Mika Godts and Chuba Akpom are expected to be unavailable for the home team, although Akpom is nearing a return.
Brian Brobbey, a 22-year-old player, has impressively scored in each of his last six appearances, making him a player worth watching in the upcoming match.
Ajax, currently in fifth place, is eager to continue their improved performance as they face a challenging match against league leaders PSV on Saturday. Initially struggling in the season with just five points from their first eight games, Ajax underwent a managerial change, appointing John van't Schip as the interim head coach.
Under his leadership, Ajax has shown significant improvement, trailing PSV by only two points in their last ten league games but still 21 points behind in the overall standings. Their primary goal is to secure a top-three finish and qualify for the Champions League, as they are now just four points away from third place. Ajax has won eight of their last ten league matches and is unbeaten in the last 11 games, with victories in five of their last six home league fixtures.
On the other hand, PSV enters the weekend with a comfortable 12-point lead at the top of the table, having won all but one of their 19 games in the Dutch Eredivisie this season. Their unbeaten streak was briefly interrupted when they drew 1-1 against Utrecht, but they quickly rebounded with a 2-0 home win over Almere City, with de Jong scoring both goals. In away matches, PSV has an impressive record of eight wins out of nine, scoring 31 goals and conceding only three.
A notable statistic is their ability to avoid conceding goals in the first half of their away league fixtures. While PSV dominated the reverse fixture with a 5-2 victory over Ajax at home, a double chance bet on Ajax winning or drawing is suggested for this upcoming fixture.
