Almere City vs Ajax prediction: NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie betting tips on match 2023-11-11 13:30.
Almere City FC, the debutantes at the highest level in the Netherlands, had to compete against Ajax’s reserves team in ten consecutive Kitchen Champion Division seasons. In the 12th round of the 2023/24 Eredivisie, it’s time for a step up. Record champions and neighbours Ajax Amsterdam will come to visit and the difference in the rankings heading into the round was just one point, surprisingly to the benefit of the Flevolanders.
Head coach Alex Pastoor and his players have already made it an unforgettable season so far, with an unbeaten series of six competitive games and a tally of 12 Eredivisie points, most of which were collected in the last five games (W3, D2). The novelty of promotion has since worn off in Almere, although their performances at home are still lagging. A win against RKC Waalwijk (1-0) and draw against Go Ahead Eagles (0-0) have been the only successes in the small but humble Yanmar Stadium.
Visiting Ajax has been sporting a different colour on their cheeks since the arrival of new head coach John van ‘t Schip. The shame of being last in the standings has since been overtaken by a fighting spirit and determination for redemption. FC Volendam and SC Heerenveen were defeated in the Johan Cruijff ArenA, which has seen them climb towards a mid-table position. If they win here against Almere, a European playoff place is suddenly back in their sights.
But they had to accept a setback on the European stage during the week. In Amsterdam, Brighton proved to be too strong for the second time (2-0) and the team is on the verge of elimination from the UEFA Europa League (UEL). After this away trip, various players will fan out across the world for national team duty and from November 25, Ajax will begin a crucial 26-day phase in which their Eredivisie, UEL and KNVB Cup fortunes will be shaped.
Players to watch: Almere’s fortunes are revolving around Frenchman Thomas Robinet, who has scored in all of their competitive victories. Ajax’s Brian Brobbey found the net in a practice match played between these sides during the July pre-season (drawn 1-1).
Hot stat: Almere City FC conceded fewer goals (two) in the last five Eredivisie rounds than any other club.