Ajax Amsterdam vs RKC Waalwijk Prediction: Counting On The Home Side To Display Their Attacking Prowess

RKC Waalwijk will try everything to get back to winning ways as they travel to the Johan Cruijff Arena to face Ajax Amsterdam on the 21st matchday of the Eredivisie.

Will RKC Waalwijk end Ajax Amsterdam's two-match winning streak, or will they be the ones to suffer defeat on the road?

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

Ajax Amsterdam

Form: WWDDD

The Sons of the Gods faced a difficult challenge when they played Twente recently in the KNVB Cup round of 16. They made numerous attempts to breach their opponents' defense, but they were only able to score one goal in the end thanks to Mohammed Kudus' goal in the 70th minute. 

Prior to that, they won 5:0 against Cambuur on the road. Brian Brobbey and Steven Berghuis received the praise they deserved for their respective brace-scoring performances in that game, which saw their teams' winning streak extend to two games.

While they did suffer the most difficult period before their two consecutive wins, which saw them drop unnecessary points owing to six draws and a loss in their last seven games, John Heitinga has clearly reversed the tide for the better.

Their resurgence has clearly paid off this time around, as they currently hold third place with 40 points after dethroning PSV Eindhoven, and they are creeping closer to first place, which finds them with a 4 point deficit and would most likely make securing all three points in this clash vital.

Team News

With only a few fitness concerns ahead of this match, John Heitinga will be without the services of Your Baas, Ahmetcan Kaplan, and Florian Grillitsch, who are the only players doubtful to participate. Otherwise, anticipate the typical lineup at the Johan Cruijff Arena.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Rulli; Rensch, Alvarez, Timber, Wijndal; Klaasen, Taylor, Berghuis; Kudus, Tadic, Bergwijn

RKC Waalwijk

Form: DWWDL

The side from Waalwijk enters this game after a scoreless draw on the road against Excelsior, which prevented them from living up to the expectations placed on them as the favorites. On the plus side, their unbeaten streak extended to four games, during which two draws and two victories were recorded.

Their road performance this season hasn't lived up to the expectations of their ardent supporters; they've gone six games without a victory, recording three draws and three losses. This could be a contributing factor in them losing all three points to John Heitinga's team in this matchup.

Given that they are expected to finish in the middle of the table this season, Joseph Oosting's team will have higher expectations for this match, even though it will be nearly impossible for them to get all three points, let alone a point. They are currently in ninth place in the standings with 26 points and will be hoping for an eighth-place finish, which would leave them with just a one-point deficit.

Team News

Joseph Oosting will be without Mika Biereth for this match, and Patrick Vroegh is also expected to be absent.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 5-3-2

Vaessen; Lelieveld, Gaari, Adewoye, Nieuwpoort, Lutonda; Bel Hassani, Anita, Clement; Besuijen, Seuntjens

Match Facts

• RKC Waalwijk have failed to win any of their last seven road games.
• Ajax Amsterdam has not lost a game in its past nine.
• The average number of goals scored in a match between Ajax Amsterdam and RKC Waalwijk is 3.8.
• When playing at home, Ajax Amsterdam averages 2.7 goals per game, while RKC Waalwijk averages 0.95 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

Ajax Amsterdam has won 40 of the last 47 meetings; RKC Waalwijk has won once, and there have been six draws with a goal difference of 133-29 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam.

Expert Betting Tips

RKC Waalwijk is aware that they have reached the point of no return as they head to Johan Cruijff Arena to face John Heitinga's team. The visitors have significantly outplayed them in recent meetings, as evidenced by the head-to-head records, which show that they have only won one of their last 47 meetings, and settling for a share of the spoils will be too much of an ask at this point.

Ajax Amsterdam has played to the best of their ability in their last two games, which has helped them return to winning ways after an unfortunate incident that saw them go seven games without a win. They enter this match with all the cards in hand they need to secure a third straight victory at home, which is extremely likely.

Ajax Amsterdam is the clear favorite with bookmakers and is predicted to cause a commotion in this matchup. Simply looking at the relatively low odds being offered for their victory in the full-time market doesn't bear much value, but taking them to score an individual total of over 3.5 goals is the way to go about it. This is because they've seen 5 of their last 7 meetings with RKC Waalwijk score an individual total of 3+ goals.

• Total 1 - Over 3.5 for 2.50
• Anytime Goalscorer - Steven Bergwijn for 2.21
• Both Teams To Score (No) for 1.75