On Sunday morning, Ajax host Utrecht at the Johan Cruijff Arena as the home team look to end their recent winless run in the Eredivisie.
Ajax in need of a change of fortuneThe team from the Dutch capital has hit a slump in form of late, as they head into this game on the back of a six-game winless run over 90 minutes in all competitions.
The poor run of recent form includes failing to win any of their last four matches in the Eredivisie.
One of the significant factors in the poor recent results has been conceding too many goals, as they have conceded at least two goals in four of their last five games in the Dutch top-flight.
Ajax’s recent poor form has hampered their bid for a top-four finish this season, as they are now six points adrift of fourth-place AZ Alkmaar.
One positive for John van 't Schip’s team is that they have been hard to beat on home soil, as they are unbeaten in eight home matches in the Eredivisie.
Utrecht is heading to Amsterdam at a good timeWhile Ajax has struggled for form of late, Utrecht heads to Amsterdam in a rich vein of form, as they are unbeaten in 15 league games, having won their last four consecutive league games.
Utrecht have built their recent stellar Eredivisie form on keeping clean sheets in the last three league matches.
The good run of results has moved Utrecht into the league’s top eight. Another win would see them go a point behind their hosts in the table.
Utrecht have been tough to beat on the road of late in the Dutch top-flight, as the visitors are unbeaten in six away games in the Eredivisie.
What am I backing?Ajax really needs to return to winning ways but face a tough opponent in Utrecht. The bet I am backing is the draw.
