Round 28
Ajax Amsterdam vs. NAC Breda
Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
06.04.25 at 17:45
Ajax Amsterdam will welcome NAC Breda to the Johan Cruijff ArenA in the 28th round of the Eredivisie. Ajax are in first place in the league standings with a nine-point cushion, while NAC Breda are 13th.
Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the Ajax Amsterdam vs. NAC Breda game and my expert picks to place your bets.
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Form: WDWWW
Ajax Amsterdam did not enter the international break on good terms. They were tossed out of the Europa League, losing 6-2 on aggregate against Germany's Eintracht Frankfurt, and then played a thrilling 2-2 draw against AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie.
De Godenzonen, however, returned to winning ways after the international window, defeating reigning champions PSV Eindhoven 2-0 at Philips Stadion to solidify their top spot in the league standings. This was their second consecutive league win against PSV, having won 3-2 earlier in November.
Francesco Farioli's men have been in terrific form in the Eredivisie. In fact, they have been a force to be reckoned with as they come into this clash unbeaten in 12 league games (W11, D1). Thanks to their defence-first approach, they registered nine shutouts during this period.
Probable Starting XI
Formation; 4-3-3
Lima; Rosa, Sutalo, Rugani, Hato; Klaassen, Henderson, Taylor; Godts, Edvardsen, Traore
NAC Breda
Form: DDDLD
In contrast, NAC Breda's form in the Eredivisie has been the opposite of terrific - horrible. Since the turn of the year, the visitors have managed just one win in their last ten league games (D5, L4). The good news, though, is that they are six points clear of the relegation play-off spot with seven games remaining.
Parel van het Zuiden's recent league match was against Groningen. It seemed as if they were heading for their 14th loss of the season when Clint Leemans restored parity from the spot in the dying embers of the game to force a 1-1 draw at home.
Surprisingly, that result marked the third successive match in which the scoreline ended 1-1. However, that's not something head coach Carl Hoefkens will be boastful about considering his team has now gone eight games without a win, recording five draws and three losses.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Bielica; Valerius, Mahmutovic, Van den Bergh, Kemper; Balard, Leemans; Lucassen, Sauer, Sowah; Van Hooijdonk
Match Facts
- Ajax Amsterdam are unbeaten in their last 13 home league games in the Eredivisie.
- NAC Breda has lost four of their last five away league games.
- Ajax Amsterdam has kept six clean sheets in their last seven matches in the Eredivisie.
- NAC Breda are winless in their last ten away meetings against Ajax Amsterdam.
Head-to-Head
In the last 50 meetings, Ajax Amsterdam has won 35 times, NAC Breda has won 7 times, and there have been 8 draws with the goal difference being 124-40 in favour of Ajax Amsterdam.
History of Head-to-Heads
Eredivisie 2024/2025 
NAC Breda
Eredivisie 2024/2025
Ajax
Eredivisie 2018/2019
NAC Breda
Eredivisie 2018/2019
Ajax
Eredivisie 2017/2018
NAC Breda
Expert Betting Tips
Our main prediction for the match: Asian Handicap - Ajax Amsterdam -1.5 @ 1.70 with Bet365.
Ajax Amsterdam has piled up 34 points from the available 36 in their last 12 games in the Eredivisie. I don't see them dropping points against a side that has been in poor form. This is the home side's perfect chance to avenge their 2-1 defeat against NAC Breda earlier in the season. That said, I see them winning by a two-goal margin here.
2nd prediction: Both Teams To Score - No @ 1.84 with Betway.
Last season, Ajax conceded an alarming 61 goals - the second-worst tally in club history. This season, they boast an impressive defensive record in the league, shipping 20 goals. They have kept six clean sheets in seven league games, and I believe they can keep one here and limit their opponents' scoring opportunities who will have a difficult time trying to breach their defence.
3rd prediction: Total - Over 3 @ 1.66 with 1xbet.
Ajax are the third-highest scorers in the league this season with 57 goals and I see them scoring more than three goals here. I don't expect the visitors to contribute to this pick other than to make their defence leaky.
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