GA Eagles Vs Ajax

This Saturday, Go Ahead Eagles will look to achieve back-to-back victories for the first time this season as they welcome Ajax to De Adelaarshorst.

Both teams enter this matchup following recent victories, with Ajax buoyed by their win in their last outing.

Match Preview

Ajax head coach Francesco Farioli celebrates after his team’s triumph over Jagiellonia on August 29, 2024.

Due to their participation in the Europa League qualifiers, Ajax has not seen league action since their unexpected 2-1 defeat to newly-promoted NAC Breda on August 18.

After having their match against FC Utrecht postponed, Farioli's squad made the most of their extra time off by delivering a commanding 5-0 victory against Fortuna Sittard at the Johan Cruyff ArenA on Wednesday.

Kenneth Taylor and Bertrand Traore gave Ajax an early lead, and the momentum continued into the second half as Youri Baas, Devyne Rensch, and Chuba Akpom added to the scoreline.

Despite having two games in hand, Ajax currently sits seventh in the Eredivisie standings, having earned six points from nine possible. Notably, they boast the second-best defensive record in the league, conceding fewer goals only to AZ Alkmaar.

Next Thursday, Ajax will commence their campaign in Europe’s secondary club competition against Besiktas, but their primary focus remains on claiming all three points against Go Ahead Eagles, a team they have historically dominated, having lost just one of their last 22 encounters.

Go Ahead Eagles' Recent Form

Following a disheartening 3-0 loss to PSV Eindhoven in their final match before the international break, Go Ahead Eagles managed to regroup and secure a vital 2-1 victory over Sparta Rotterdam, putting them back on track.

Goals from Jakob Breum and Victor Edvardsen in either half set the foundation for a successful outing, although Shunsuke Mito's late strike in the 80th minute created a tense finish.

After starting the season with defeats to Fortuna Sittard and Willem II, Go Ahead Eagles have bounced back, winning two of their last three matches. This positive trend is encouraging as they prepare for a challenging schedule ahead.

In their next five matches, Go Ahead Eagles will face Ajax, Feyenoord, and AZ Alkmaar, all teams they struggled against last season, failing to secure a victory in any of their six encounters.

Upcoming Challenges

The challenge against Ajax is just the beginning of a difficult stretch for Go Ahead Eagles. With the pressure mounting, head coach Paul Simonis is keen to harness the momentum from their recent victory and inspire his players to rise to the occasion.

With their recent form showing improvement, the Eagles will look to build on their success. Winning against Ajax would not only provide a significant morale boost but also establish them as serious contenders in the Eredivisie this season.

As the teams prepare for this critical matchup, fans on both sides will be eager to see how the game unfolds. Will Go Ahead Eagles capitalize on their home advantage, or will Ajax continue their pursuit of a top position in the league?