AFC Ajax vs Willem II

Ajax host Willem II at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on September 15, each side needing a lift early in 2026-27. The Amsterdammers sit sixth with seven points from four games, while Willem II remain rooted in 16th with just a single point. Ajax's form has swung wildly — a 4-0 win over Telstar and a 5-3 thriller against Sion either side of a 1-3 loss to PSV, where Tolu scored the consolation. Mika Godts, last term's top scorer, remains their main attacking threat. Willem II have been battered defensively, losing 1-4 to both Go Ahead Eagles and NEC and falling 0-3 to Excelsior, with only a 2-2 draw against Heerenveen offering respite. Devin Haen and Nathan Tjoe-A-On lead their attack. Ajax have won three of the last four meetings, including a 2-1 away win in April 2025. With Willem II shipping goals for fun and Ajax still searching for consistency, expect a lively night in Amsterdam. Our prediction: 3-1