Ajax vs Utrecht Prediction 24 May 2026
🔊 Can Ajax reclaim a spot in next season’s Conference League at the expense of Utrecht? That task looks daunting, especially given the recent head-to-head record: the Amsterdam side haven’t beaten Utrecht in over two years. Can Ajax finally snap their winless streak and make amends for a disappointing finish to their Eredivisie campaign? Our editorial team weighs up the odds and delivers their prediction.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 10 May 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Ajax Amsterdam):
- ball possession percentage: 64% vs 36%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 7;
- fouls: 9 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Ajax Amsterdam and Utrecht:
- played 41 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 19, for the away team - 13, draws - 9;
- number of goals - 73 against 52;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.22, in the 2nd half - 1.83;
- average total goals in the match - 3.05.
Head-to-head statistics Ajax - Utrecht
Ajax Amsterdam Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Ajax Amsterdam, away team - Groningen). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here's the game statistics (Ajax Amsterdam vs Groningen):
- ball possession: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 0;
- fouls: 13 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 4;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
Ajax are going through a rough patch, having picked up just three wins in their last ten outings, including the first leg of the Conference League playoff against Groningen (2-0). Over this stretch, they average 1.7 goals per game, while their defense has remained fairly solid, conceding just over a goal per match. The upcoming fixture was originally scheduled for the Johan Cruyff Arena, but due to a concert at their home ground, it has been relocated to Volendam.
Match Results: Ajax Amsterdam
Utrecht Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Eredivisie tournament (home team - Utrecht, away - Heerenveen). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:2.
Here are the match stats (Utrecht vs Heerenveen):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 6;
- fouls: 11 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 8 vs 5.
Utrecht find themselves in an even tougher spot, as they will be without the backing of their supporters due to a recent incident in Volendam that led to unrest. That’s a significant blow, especially considering how crucial home support was in their Conference League playoff opener, where they edged out Heerenveen 3-2. On average, Utrecht score two goals per match, highlighting the potency of their attack even away from home. It’s also worth pointing out their defensive efforts-Utrecht concede just 1.3 goals per game.
Match Results: Utrecht
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 41;
- Home wins - 19, away wins - 13, draws - 9.
Stats: Ajax vs Utrecht
- Matches in the competition: 34 vs 34;
- Wins: 15 vs 16;
- Win percentage: 43% vs 46%;
- Losses: 6 vs 11;
- Draws: 14 vs 8.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 7;
- Losses: 3 vs 2;
- Draws: 3 vs 1.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home side - 1.78, away side - 1.27;
- Overall head-to-head average - 3.05;
- Both teams have scored: all-time - 19 times; at Ajax’s ground - 13 times.
Average goals stats: Ajax vs Utrecht
- In the competition: 3 vs 2.91;
- Goals scored: 1.83 vs 1.66;
- First half: 1.06 vs 0.66;
- Second half: 0.77 vs 1;
- Ajax at home in the competition - 1.89;
- Utrecht away in the competition - 1.41;
- Last 10 matches: Ajax - 1.7 (home - 2), Utrecht - 2 (away - 1.4).
- Ajax have scored under 2.5 goals at home in 17 of their last 19 matches.
- Ajax have scored under 2.5 goals at home in 13 of their last 15 Eredivisie fixtures.
- Ajax have failed to score more than 2.5 goals in five consecutive Eredivisie matches.
Corner Kicks Prediction
Ajax: Stats
- Season average corners in the competition - 4.83; at home - 5.28;
- Last 10 matches: average corners - 4.3; at home - 4.2.
Utrecht: Stats
- Season average corners in the competition - 5.31; away - 5.29;
- Last 10 matches: average corners - 5.7; away - 5.8.
- The total has gone under 11.5 corners in nine of Ajax’s last ten home games.
- The total has gone under 11.5 corners in eight of Ajax’s last nine Eredivisie home fixtures.
- The total has gone under 11.5 corners in twelve of Utrecht’s last thirteen Eredivisie away matches.
- The total has gone under 11.5 corners in seven of Utrecht’s last eight away games.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head:
- Matches played - 41;
- Both teams have scored all-time - 19 times;
- At Ajax’s ground - 13 times.
Stats: Ajax vs Utrecht
- Matches played in the competition: 34 vs 34;
- Season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): Ajax - 23, Utrecht - 21;
- Ajax BTTS at home - 10 (56%);
- Utrecht BTTS away - 12 (71%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: Ajax - 5, Utrecht - 4;
- Ajax BTTS at home - 3 (60%);
- Utrecht BTTS away - 2 (40%).
Correct Score Prediction
Most frequent results this season:
- The most common scoreline in the competition: 1-1 (34/308, 11%);
- Ajax’s most frequent home result: 2-0 (6/18, 33.3%);
- Utrecht’s most frequent away result: 1-1 (3/17, 17.6%).
Based on statistical probability and distribution, the algorithm projects the top three outcomes:
2-1 - 9.84% (odds: 8)
1-1 - 9.39% (odds: 8.5)
1-0 - 8.07% (odds: 11)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Ajax remain motivated, but their attacking consistency has been lacking. Even when they need a win, the Amsterdam side rarely score more than two goals. Utrecht, meanwhile, are tough to break down, conceding an average of just 1.3 goals per game. Recent head-to-head meetings also favour the nominal visitors. The odds suggest there’s value in backing the underdog with a Utrecht +1 handicap. A high-scoring draw in regular time-say, 1-1-looks like a fair prediction.
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