Ajax vs Willem II: Ajax look to stretch the gap to four points at the top of the table when they welcome Willem II for their next Eredivisie clash on Friday.
Match Details:
Teams: Ajax vs Willem II
Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands
Date: Friday 3rd December, 2021
Time: 01:30 AM IST
Live Link: https://www.eurosport.com/
Preview
Ajax come into this after a 1-0 away win over Sparta Rotterdam in their previous Eredivisie clash on Sunday.
Tadic scored the only goal of the clash in the first half to keep Ajax on top of the table. This was their 10th win of the season as they sit right on top with 33 points from 14 matches. A win tonight can extend their lead to 4-points at the top.
With 4 wins from their last 5 matches across competitions, Ajax is looking the dominant team once again this season.
On the other hand, Willem II lost 1-0 at home to Go Ahead Eagles in their previous match.
Lucassen’s second half effort made all the difference as the visitors inflicted a 4th successive league defeat on Willem II.
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This left Willem in 11th place on the table with just 18 points from 14 matches. A cup match loss in between has resulted in 5 successive defeats for Willem II, as they stare down the barrel.
Both sides last met in the Eredivisie last season in January, where Ajax won 3-1 at home.
Form Guide
Ajax: WDWWW
Willem II: LLLLL
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Last Matches of both teams:
Sparta Rotterdam 0-1 Ajax
Willem II 0-1 Go Ahead Eagles
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Ajax vs Willem II in India?
The match can be live streamed on Discovery+ App or Jio TV; while the broadcast is on Eurosport India channel.
Team News
Stekelenburg, Kudus are out for the hosts due to long term injuries while Klaiber’s knee injury makes him a doubt.
Bergström misses out for Willem II due to injury while Heerkens, Ruiter and Spieringhs are doubts due to knee, knee and meniscus injury.
Ajax possible 11:
Pasveer, Mazraoui, Timber, Martinez, Blind, Gravenberch, Alvarez, Neres, Klaassen, Berghuis and Tadic
Willem II possible 11:
Wellenreuther, Köhn, Jenssen, Michelis, Owusu, Saddiki, Roemeratoe, Köhlert, Svensson, Nunnely and Wriedt
Prediction: Ajax 3-0 Willem II
Ajax is expected to win this one comfortably against a side lacking the winning mentality and form.
With no wins in their last 5 matches, Willem stand no chance against a high-flying Ajax side.
Players to watch out for: Tadic, Gravenberch, Svensson and Wriedt.
