EMMEN VS AJAX-2 - NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE MATCH PREVIEW
NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE MATCH DETAILS: EMMEN VS AJAX-2
As Emmen prepare to host Ajax-2 on February 23, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this NETHERLANDS: Eerste Divisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
EMMEN PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE
Emmen, currently 16th in the standings with 29 points from 25 games, trail the leaders by 33 points. They've earned 18 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 draws and 3 losses in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.
AJAX-2 PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EERSTE DIVISIE
Ajax-2, sitting 20th with 22 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 8 points from 13 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw 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.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR EMMEN VS AJAX-2
Recent meetings between Emmen and Ajax-2 have favored Emmen, with Ajax-2 claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0).
This fixture has generally favored Emmen in recent years.
In their previous league match against PSV-2, Emmen recorded a 2-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-1-4-1 formation.
Their starting XI featured Unbehaun, Larsen, Mukeh, Ostergaard, Everink, Staring, Besuijen, Postema, Bakir, Emeran, Sadiku. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Ajax-2's last outing came against Dordrecht 90, where they secured a 1-0 victory using a 4-3-3 system.
Their starting XI featured Reverson, Butera, Muzungu, van der Lans, Appiah, Abdalla, van de Pavert, Peters, O'Niel , Konadu, Nash. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Looking ahead, Emmen are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Emmen 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 EMMEN VS AJAX-2
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Emmen's fixtures have averaged 3.4 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 70% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Ajax-2's games average 3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.
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