Watch as Ajax squares off against Twente in the Netherlands Eredivisie on 04.04.2026. This match is expected to be a close and thrilling encounter, with both teams equally poised to take the win. We’ve explored the strengths and potential pitfalls of Ajax and Twente, providing a detailed prediction that could guide your betting choices. Check our analysis to make the most informed decisions on this evenly matched contest.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | NEC Nijmegen | 28 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 69/47 | 50 |
| 4 | Ajax | 28 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 53/35 | 48 |
| 5 | Twente | 28 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 47/30 | 47 |
| 6 | AZ Alkmaar | 28 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 47/45 | 42 |
Key Player Statistics: Ajax vs Twente
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x 5 x 1 x 2 x 6Ajax vs Twente Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Twente | Ajax | 26.10.2025 | 2-3 |
| Eredivisie | Ajax | Twente | 18.05.2025 | 2-0 |
| Eredivisie | Twente | Ajax | 10.11.2024 | 2-2 |
| Eredivisie | Ajax | Twente | 14.04.2024 | 2-1 |
| Eredivisie | Twente | Ajax | 17.09.2023 | 3-1 |
| Eredivisie | Twente | Ajax | 28.05.2023 | 3-1 |
| KNVB Beker | Twente | Ajax | 09.02.2023 | 0-1 |
| Eredivisie | Ajax | Twente | 14.01.2023 | 0-0 |
| Eredivisie | Ajax | Twente | 13.02.2022 | 5-0 |
| Eredivisie | Twente | Ajax | 22.08.2021 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | Ajax | Seraing United | 05.01.2026 | 4-0 |
| Eredivisie | Feyenoord | Ajax | 22.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eredivisie | Ajax | Sparta Rotterdam | 14.03.2026 | 4-0 |
| Eredivisie | Groningen | Ajax | 07.03.2026 | 3-1 |
| Eredivisie | PEC Zwolle | Ajax | 01.03.2026 | 0-0 |
| Eredivisie | Ajax | NEC Nijmegen | 21.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eredivisie | Ajax | Fortuna Sittard | 14.02.2026 | 4-1 |
| Eredivisie | AZ Alkmaar | Ajax | 08.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eredivisie | Excelsior | Ajax | 01.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| UEFA Champions League | Ajax | Olympiakos Piraeus | 28.01.2026 | 1-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eredivisie | Fortuna Sittard | Twente | 21.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eredivisie | Twente | Utrecht | 15.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Eredivisie | GO Ahead Eagles | Twente | 08.03.2026 | 1-4 |
| Eredivisie | Twente | Feyenoord | 01.03.2026 | 2-0 |
| Eredivisie | Twente | Groningen | 22.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eredivisie | Telstar | Twente | 15.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| Eredivisie | Twente | Heerenveen | 07.02.2026 | 5-0 |
| KNVB Beker | AZ Alkmaar | Twente | 03.02.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eredivisie | NAC Breda | Twente | 30.01.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eredivisie | Twente | Excelsior | 24.01.2026 | 0-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Ajax VS Twente
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Ajax vs Twente
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Ajax vs Twente
htmlOne point. That's all that separates Ajax and Twente in the Eredivisie table as they prepare to face each other at the Amsterdam Arena. Fourth versus fifth. Forty-eight points against forty-seven. This isn't just a derby — it's a six-pointer that could reshape the top of the Dutch football pyramid.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Ajax are the clear favourites here. Yes, they're at home. Yes, the bookmakers price them at 2.42. But look closer at the recent form and the picture gets genuinely complicated.
Ajax have been inconsistent lately. They drew at Feyenoord, drew at home to NEC Nijmegen, and dropped points at Excelsior and PEC Zwolle. That's a lot of dropped points for a team chasing a title. Twente, meanwhile, have been quietly building momentum — hammering Heerenveen 5-0 and beating Feyenoord 2-0 at home shows serious quality.
Here's what you need to watch for: Mika Godts. The Belgian winger is Ajax's engine — 14 goals and 9 assists in 26 games. He's involved in everything. If Twente can neutralise him, they genuinely have a chance of stealing this one. That's the key tactical battle right there.
Here's the surprising stat that caught my eye. In the last five Eredivisie meetings between these two, both teams scored in four of them. Goals are almost guaranteed in this fixture. The bookmakers know it, but the "Both Teams to Score" market looks like genuine value given how this rivalry tends to play out.
Twente's defence has been the stingiest in this matchup too — just 30 goals conceded in 28 games compared to Ajax's 35. That matters. Their disciplined backline could frustrate even Godts on his best day. Though Twente fans will be nervous about Van Rooij and Zerrouki — both carrying red cards already this season — one rash challenge could change everything.
Ajax's injury list is genuinely concerning. Weghorst, Berghuis, Sutalo — all questionable. That's attacking firepower and defensive stability potentially missing.
My bold prediction: this ends 2-1 to Ajax, but Twente score first. Back both teams to score and enjoy every single minute of it.
Saturday night football doesn't get much better than this. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Šutalo | Croatia | 26 | Defender | 185 | 82 |
| Matheus | Brazil | 34 | Goalkeeper | 190 | 86 |
| Lucas Rosa | Brazil | 26 | Defender | 176 | 68 |
| S. Mannsverk | Norway | 23 | Midfielder | 185 | 77 |
| N. Ünüvar | Türkiye | 22 | Attacker | 168 | 64 |
| A. van Axel Dongen | Netherlands | 21 | Attacker | 175 | 70 |
| Raul Moro | Spain | 23 | Attacker | 169 | 68 |
| C. Setford | England | 21 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 76 |
| Julian Dean Rijkhoff | Netherlands | 21 | Attacker | 183 cm | n/a |
| J. Brandes | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | 177 | 73 |
| T. Gooijer | Netherlands | 21 | Defender | 185 | 80 |
| Jan Faberski | Poland | 19 | Attacker | 170 | n/a |
| P. Reverson | Netherlands | 20 | Goalkeeper | 194 | n/a |
| Rayane Bounida | Belgium | 20 | Attacker | 179 | n/a |
| P. Ugwu | Netherlands | 20 | Defender | 192 cm | n/a |
| N. Verschuren | Netherlands | 21 | Defender | 182 | 67 |
| A. Bouwman | Netherlands | 18 | Defender | 188 | 71 |
| L. Jetten | Netherlands | 18 | Defender | 166 | 55 |
| Sean Steur | Netherlands | 18 | Midfielder | 183 | n/a |
| Don-Angelo Christoffel Annum-Assamoah Konadu | Netherlands | 19 | Attacker | 173 | 60 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Pjaca | Croatia | 30 | Midfielder | 186 | 83 |
| T. van den Belt | Netherlands | 24 | Midfielder | 181 | 67 |
| S. Lammers | Netherlands | 28 | Attacker | 189 | 77 |
| B. van Rooij | Netherlands | 24 | Defender | 174 | 71 |
| L. Unnerstall | Germany | 35 | Goalkeeper | 198 | 103 |
| A. Verschueren | Belgium | 29 | Midfielder | 184 | 73 |
| B. Kuipers | Netherlands | 31 | Defender | 180 | 74 |
| R. van Wolfswinkel | Netherlands | 37 | Attacker | 186 | 70 |
| P. Tytoń | Poland | 39 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 88 |
| M. Kjølø | Norway | 24 | Midfielder | 174 | 67 |
| K. Hlynsson | Iceland | 22 | Midfielder | 179 | 72 |
| M. Hilgers | Netherlands | 24 | Defender | 183 | 79 |
| D. Rots | Netherlands | 24 | Midfielder | 179 | 71 |
| S. Lemkin | Israel | 23 | Defender | 190 | 84 |
| D. Weidmann | France | 22 | Midfielder | 180 | 75 |
| S. Ørjasæter | Norway | 22 | Midfielder | 180 | n/a |
| S. Karssies | Netherlands | 23 | Goalkeeper | 186 | 70 |
| M. Rots | Netherlands | 20 | Defender | 185 | 70 |
| B. Nagel | Netherlands | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| R. Nijstad | Netherlands | 18 | Defender | 188 | n/a |
Ajax vs Twente match odds
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