Ajax vs PSV Prediction and Betting Preview 02 Feb 2020

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Ajax vs PSV Prediction and Preview for Sunday's Eredivisie fixture. Ajax sit atop the Eredivisie standings after 20 games as expected but haven’t had it easy with arch-rivals AZ Alkmaar hot on their tails in second place. The Sons of the Gods are currently tied on points with AZ, goal difference being the only factor separating both sides.

Match status: 2019/20 Eredivisie - Matchweek 21
Kick-off: Sunday 02 Feb 2020, 04:45pm CET
 Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena (Amsterdam)

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As such, the reigning champions will be gunning for nothing less than a victory over downtrodden Eredivisie side PSV Eindhoven this Sunday to steer away from second-placed AZ. They will have to be at their best to steal all three points from the claws of Ernest Faber’s men.

PSV have been meagre so far this season, sitting fifth on the log, a whopping ten points adrift the Champions League places. Tipped to challenge Ajax for the Eredivisie title this season, the Lightbulbs have failed to live up to pre-season expectations.

The Johann Cruyff Arena is expected to be buzzing when PSV come around town to take on this imperious Ajax side, the former hoping to cause a major upset, which could potentially become the turning point in their disappointing campaign.

Ajax vs PSV Team News

Ajax encountered a surprise defeat in their previous encounter in the league. They were on the road against Groningen, the latter scoring the opening two goals to condemn the reigning champions to defeat. The Jews fought back but couldn’t find the all-important equalizer in the 2-1 clash.

Marking a fourth loss in their previous ten matches across all major competitions, the atmosphere at the club seem to have dipped recently. Following the defeat, Erik ten Hag’s side will be itching to return to winning ways in this home game against PSV.

PSV’s form has slightly simmered recently, having secured a measly two points from their previous three games. Also, they have marked only one win in their last seven fixtures across all competitions, including the Europa League.

Last time out, the Peasants hosted Twente in a crunch Eredivisie clash at the Philips Stadion. Both teams scored one goal each to share the spoils in the game. With just one of their seventeen attempts finding the back of the net in that clash, Ernest Faber will have second thoughts about his attacking methods.

If Ernest Faber can find a way to bring his strikes to best use and Ajax can put their Groningen woes behind them, it will be a close game at Johan Cruyff Arena.

Ajax has lost only three of their previous 17 home matches in their overall fixtures. Also, two of those losses were in the Champions League, coming against European heavyweights like Valencia and Chelsea.

Also, they have cemented their place as the best home team in the Eredivisie with nine wins out of ten attempts.

Injured or Suspended Players:

Ajax: Daley Blind, Zakaria Labyad, Noa Lang, Hakim Ziyech.

PSV: Donyell Malen, Ibrahim Afellay.

Pre-Match Odds:

Ajax - 1.37
Draw - 5.40
PSV - 7.60

All odds are with 1xBet and are subject to change.

All odds are for Ajax vs PSV Predictions with 1xBet and are subject to change.

Ajax vs PSV Predictions

Ajax have to be considered favorites for the win here, given home advantages as well as recent Eredivisie form. They have turned the Johan Cruyff Arena into a fortress this season, scoring major wins on this ground.

Also, given that the visiting contingent have been winless in their last ten away fixtures across all major competitions, Erik ten Hag’s men should have enough about themselves to secure victory.