PSV vs Ajax prediction: NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie betting tips on match 2023-10-28 13:30.
Ahead of this Eredivisie classic between PSV Eindhoven and Ajax Amsterdam, these two superpowers will have never been so far apart in the run-up to the tenth round of the 68th running of this tournament. With a flawless series of nine wins, PSV are running away with the lead. Ajax, on the other hand, has already dropped 16 points from their seven completed matches (W1, D2, L4).
For the home side, their perfect domestic season so far could be an excellent breeding ground for their participation in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League (UCL), in which the Eindhoven side is yet to register a single victory. After their big loss against Arsenal, the battle over winter will be fought with Lens and Sevilla for that all-important second place. At least their qualification for the next UCL is looking quite assured.
Ajax were hoping in recent weeks that they had already hit rock bottom, but it turned out that more setbacks were on the horizon. A 4-3 loss to then-last placed FC Utrecht brought an end to the Ajax career of manager Maurice Steijn, and last Thursday Hedwiges Maduro was in the technical area as interim coach against Brighton. John van’t Schip will succeed him for the remainder of the season.
They’ll have to mainly focus on returning peace and stability to the team and organisation as a whole. Their Eredivisie suffering can be put behind them, particularly with a soft month or two on paper following this match. The fact they’ve also been relieved of the burden of the KNVB Cup may feel like a blessing in disguise as it allows them to focus on the most important things.
Players to watch: PSV player Johan Bakayoko has scored in each of his last three appearances for his club, whilst Ajax’s Kristian Hlynsson scored twice in his third appearance for the first team.
Hot streak: All nine of PSV’s league wins this season were by 2+ goal margins.