DE GRAAFSCHAP VS AJAX-2 - NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE MATCH PREVIEW
NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE MATCH DETAILS: DE GRAAFSCHAP VS AJAX-2
As De Graafschap prepare to host Ajax-2 on February 6, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this NETHERLANDS: Eerste Divisie fixture promises an intriguing contest.
DE GRAAFSCHAP PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE
De Graafschap, currently 6th in the standings with 39 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 14 points. They've earned 18 points from 12 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
AJAX-2 PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE
Ajax-2, sitting 20th with 19 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 5 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR DE GRAAFSCHAP VS AJAX-2
Recent meetings between De Graafschap and Ajax-2 have been competitive, ending in a 2-2 draw.
Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.
In their previous league match against Helmond Sport, De Graafschap recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Their starting XI featured Wieggers, Schoppema, Kok, Bultman, Meerstadt, Gijselhart, De Jong, Eijken, el Allachi, Niemeijer, Simons. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.
Ajax-2's last outing came against Willem II, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-4-2 system.
Their starting XI featured Heerkens, Alders, Johnson, van der Lans, Appiah, Abdalla, van der Vaart, Ouazane, Ouazane, O'Niel , Vink. This setup relied on discipline and work rate to maintain structure while exploiting wide areas.
Looking ahead, De Graafschap are expected to maintain their unknown structure, De Graafschap and Ajax-2 are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR DE GRAAFSCHAP VS AJAX-2
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: De Graafschap's fixtures have averaged 3.5 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Ajax-2's games average 2.9 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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