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Finally: Ajax secure their first UCL points with a wild comeback in Baku against Qarabag. ⚔️🔴
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AZ VS AJAX - NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH PREVIEW
NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH DETAILS: AZ VS AJAX
As AZ prepare to host Ajax on February 8, 2026, with kick-off at 14:30 under referee Makkelie, this NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
AZ PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE
AZ, currently 7th in the standings with 32 points from 21 games, trail the leaders by 24 points. They've earned 16 points from 10 home 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 7 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 5 goals scored.
AJAX PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE
Ajax, sitting 4th with 38 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 15 points from 10 games this season.
Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR AZ VS AJAX
Recent meetings between AZ and Ajax have favored AZ, with AZ claiming victory in their most recent clash (6-0).
Overall, AZ have asserted clear dominance in this fixture over recent seasons.
In their previous league match against NEC, AZ recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Zoet, De Wit, Dekker, Goes, Penetra, Koopmeiners, Sin, Boogaard, Daal, Parrott, Jensen. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Ajax's last outing came against Excelsior, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Jaros, Mokio, Baas, Sutalo, Gaaei, Steur, Regeer, Klaassen, Godts, Dolberg, Bounida. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Looking ahead, AZ are expected to maintain their unknown structure, AZ and Ajax 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.
In their previous league match against NEC, AZ recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Zoet, De Wit, Dekker, Goes, Penetra, Koopmeiners, Sin, Boogaard, Daal, Parrott, Jensen. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Ajax's last outing came against Excelsior, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Jaros, Mokio, Baas, Sutalo, Gaaei, Steur, Regeer, Klaassen, Godts, Dolberg, Bounida. The setup allowed the team to control central areas while maintaining width through their wide attackers.
Looking ahead, AZ are expected to maintain their unknown structure, AZ and Ajax 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 AZ VS AJAX
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: AZ's fixtures have averaged 3.1 goals per game, with 6 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 5 clean sheets. Ajax's games average 4.2 goals, with 8 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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