PSV Eindhoven vs Ajax Amsterdam Prediction: The Duth Giants Are In Turmoil This Season

PSV Eindhoven will welcome Ajax Amsterdam to the Philips Stadion in the tenth round of the Eredivisie.

The Lightbulbs have enjoyed a great run in De Topper winning five matches in a row, and fully aware of their opponents' erratic form in the league, they'll be out to compound even more misery by handing them a sound defeat.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

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It's now three games without a win for the Lightbulbs in the Champions League group stage campaign for the first time since November 2007, as they gave up their one-goal lead to be held to a 1-1 draw against Lens on the road.

Despite their wobbly performance in European football, Peter Bzosch's side has been a sight for sore eyes in the Eredivisie with their top-notch performance. A convincing 3-1 win against Fortuna Sittard at home ensured their winning run was still intact, with nine out of nine wins.

As they go up against a team, they have nothing but fond memories of having defeated them 3-2 on penalties after playing out a dour 1-1 draw in last season's KNVB Beker final to clinch their 11th Dutch Cup. They'll be keen on further piling on the misery for Hedwiges Maduro's men by recording their sixth consecutive win.

With 27 points collected from nine matches, PSV Eindhoven sit first in the Eredivisie standings and have maintained a two-point lead over persistent AZ Alkmaar in second place. Failure to secure maximum points could see them give up their position.

Formation: 4-3-3

Benitez; Teze, Ramalho, Boscagli, Dest; Tillman, Schouten, Veerman; Bakayoko, Lozano, de Jong

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Misery was further compounded for Ajax Amsterdam on the third match day of the Europa League group stage campaign as they were schooled to a 2-0 defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion away from home on a Thursday night, leaving them languishing at the bottom of the Group B standings with two points to their name.

Before that, a 4-3 league defeat on the road against FC Utrecht, where the game had to be stopped twice due to furious fans expressing their frustration, has seen the Dutch giants make their worst run of results in the Eredivisie since 1954. This led to Maurice Steijn parting ways with the club on Monday by mutual consent after a four-month stint.

It has now been two months and counting since the four-time European Cup winners last won a competitive match, as they are riding on the back of a nine-match winless run across all competitions, recording six losses and three draws. Interim manager Hedwiges Maduro will be hoping to change all that, though defeat in Europe under his watch doesn't instill confidence.

With five points collected from seven matches, Ajax Amsterdam find themselves consigned to the relegation zone as they occupy 17th place, although hopes of a turnaround are not lost as only two points separate them from safety.

Formation: 4-3-3

Ramaj; Gaaei, Sutalo, Hato, Sosa; Berghuis, Tahirovic, Taylor; Bergwijn, Borges, Brobbey

• PSV Eindhoven are on a seven-match unbeaten run across all competitions.
• Ajax Amsterdam are currently on a two-match losing streak when playing away against PSV Eindhoven.
• PSV Eindhoven averages 3 goals per game when playing at home, and Ajax Amsterdam averages 1.5 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 71 meetings, PSV Eindhoven have won 30 times. Ajax Amsterdam have won 24 times, and there have been 17 draws, with the goal difference being 120-102 in favor of PSV Eindhoven.

While PSV Eindhoven have failed to replicate domestic form in Europe, it goes without saying they have been terrific in the Eredivisie, winning nine out of nine matches to sit atop the standings. And now they go up against a side that has struggled both on the domestic and European stage, making them highly likely to pick up another three-pointer.

The Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam have struggled to get going this season, having managed just two wins in 12 matches across all competitions, and not only that, they have lost five consecutive matches in this fixture. With such a poor display, there's no denying they are in for another unfavorable outcome on the road.

Peter Bzosch's side will hope to keep their 100% win record in the Eredivisie intact, while Ajax Amsterdam will be keen on picking up a crucial win that'll steer them away from the relegation zone, making this an entertaining affair where goals will be galore. As such, we anticipate the total to go over 3.5 goals, given that the visitors have been defensively suspect in their recent matches.

• Total - Over 3.5 for 1.88
• First Half Goals - Over 1.5 for 1.90
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.64