Ajax Amsterdam vs RKC Waalwijk Prediction: Title-chasing De Godenzonen Will Conquer Both Halves!

Ajax Amsterdam plays host to RKC Waalwijk at Johan Cruijff ArenA in the 18th round of the Eredivisie. 

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between Ajax Amsterdam vs. RKC Waalwijk, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: WWLDW

Ajax Amsterdam has amassed 39 points from 17 games this season in the Eredivisie, leaving them in second place in the standings. They have maintained a three-point cushion over third-placed FC Utrecht and are six points behind PSV Eindhoven at the top of the summit. 

The Amsterdammers are starting to find stability after going two matches without a win in the league against FC Utrecht (2-2) and AZ Alkmaar (2-1). Their resurgence has seen them record two consecutive wins, with their most recent being a comfortable 2-0 away win against Sparta Rotterdam. 

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Pasveer; Baas, Rugani, Rensch; Hato, Taylor, Henderson, Gaaei; Klaassen; Weghorst, Akpom

Form: DLLDD

RKC Waalwijk, on the other hand, is currently enduring a torrid campaign as they find themselves anchored at the bottom of the table with 7 points accumulated from 17 games (W1, D4, L12). 

Waalwijk's only win this season came against Almere City, winning 2-0 at home on November 3rd. Since then, they've gone six matches without a win, recording three draws and three losses, including a 1-1 home draw against PEC Zwolle. Away from home, they've been in poor as they are without a win in eight league games (D2, L6).

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Kesting; Al Mazyani, van Eijma, van Gelderen, Wouters; Roemeratoe, Oukili; van Der Water, Ihattaren, Margaret; Zawada

• Ajax Amsterdam has won both halves in five of their last eight home league games.
• RKC Waalwijk has lost both halves in four of their last eight away league games.
• Ajax Amsterdam is currently on a two-match winning streak in the Eredivisie.
• RKC Waalwijk has yet to win their last eight away matches in the Eredivisie.

In the last 51 meetings, Ajax Amsterdam has won 44 times, RKC Waalwijk has won 1 time and there have been 6 draws with the goal difference being 145-33 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam.

RKC Waalwijk's downfall comes as a shock this season for a team that was competing in the top-flight for a whole five years. But now they find themselves as overwhelming favorites to suffer the drop. It'll take a lot of effort from them to beat Ajax, and in my point of view, they are nowhere near the conversation of causing an upset here.

This is a must-win situation for Ajax Amsterdam if they are to trim down the six-point gap at the top to a manageable three. There's no way I'm seeing them drop points here, especially in front of their home crowd where they've won seven of their eight games.  

I expect the Amsterdammers to secure a comfortable win at home and dominate proceedings from start to finish. This is why I've backed them to win both halves here.

• Ajax Amsterdam To Win Both Halves for 1.90
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.90
• Total - Over 3.5 for 1.64