The Netherlands Eerste Divisie offers an exciting match-up on 06.04.2026 as Vitesse clashes with Jong Ajax. Vitesse, slightly ahead in the predictions, must not underestimate Jong Ajax’s ability to surprise. Our detailed preview covers all angles, from strategic analysis to player impact. Ensure to read our prediction to make an informed bet.
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Emmen | 33 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 50/61 | 37 |
| 15 | Vitesse | 33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 51/49 | 36 |
| 16 | MVV | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 39/66 | 36 |
| 18 | Helmond Sport | 33 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 38/57 | 34 |
| 19 | Jong Ajax | 33 | 8 | 8 | 17 | 45/59 | 32 |
| 20 | FC OSS | 33 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 41/57 | 32 |
Key Player Statistics: Vitesse vs Jong Ajax
Vitesse vs Jong Ajax Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | Jong Ajax | Vitesse | 01.12.2025 | 2-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong Ajax | Vitesse | 14.04.2025 | 1-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Vitesse | Jong Ajax | 21.09.2024 | 2-2 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | Vitesse | Emmen | 03.04.2026 | 3-3 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong PSV U21 | Vitesse | 20.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | Roda | Vitesse | 16.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Vitesse | Almere City FC | 13.03.2026 | 1-3 |
| Eerste Divisie | De Graafschap | Vitesse | 08.03.2026 | 1-4 |
| Eerste Divisie | Vitesse | Jong AZ | 27.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Willem II | Vitesse | 20.02.2026 | 3-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Vitesse | VVV Venlo | 14.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | FC OSS | Vitesse | 06.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | Vitesse | FC Eindhoven | 02.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eerste Divisie | ADO Den Haag | Jong Ajax | 03.04.2026 | 4-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong Ajax | Almere City FC | 20.03.2026 | 0-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | VVV Venlo | Jong Ajax | 17.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong Ajax | Den Bosch | 13.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | FC Eindhoven | Jong Ajax | 06.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong Ajax | Helmond Sport | 27.02.2026 | 5-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Emmen | Jong Ajax | 23.02.2026 | 0-0 |
| Eerste Divisie | Dordrecht | Jong Ajax | 20.02.2026 | 0-1 |
| Eerste Divisie | Jong Ajax | Cambuur | 16.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Eerste Divisie | De Graafschap | Jong Ajax | 06.02.2026 | 4-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Vitesse VS Jong Ajax
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Vitesse vs Jong Ajax
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Vitesse vs Jong Ajax
There's something beautifully tense about a relegation six-pointer in the Dutch Eerste Divisie. Vitesse host Jong Ajax this week, and both clubs know exactly what's at stake. This isn't just football. This is survival.
Vitesse sit 15th with 36 points from 33 games. Jong Ajax are four points below them in 19th. The gap looks small. In football terms, it's enormous.
Here's what you need to watch for — Vitesse's recent form tells two very different stories. They've won their last two away games convincingly, beating Jong PSV U21 2-0 and Roda 1-0. But at home? They lost to Almere City 3-1 and were beaten by Dordrecht just two months ago. Vitesse at the Gelredome aren't the fortress their price suggests.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Vitesse being comfortable here. Jong Ajax hammered Helmond Sport 5-1 and beat Den Bosch 3-2 in their last two home outings. They can score goals. Their problem is keeping them out — 59 conceded in 33 games is genuinely alarming.
The head-to-head record is fascinating. These sides have met three times recently. Jong Ajax won 2-0 at home in December 2025. Before that, both meetings ended in draws. Vitesse haven't beaten Jong Ajax in their last three encounters. That's a surprising pattern that the bookmakers may not be fully pricing in.
Watch Adam Tahaui closely for Vitesse. Ten assists in 32 games makes him the creative heartbeat of this team. If he finds space between the lines, Vitesse will create chances. Jong Ajax's leaky defence makes him a real danger.
From a betting perspective, Vitesse at 1.58 feels short given their inconsistent home record. The draw at 4.40 represents genuine value given how these teams have historically cancelled each other out. Both Teams to Score also looks attractive — both sides score freely and defend poorly.
I'm predicting a Vitesse win, but not comfortably. Something like 2-1, with Tahaui directly involved in at least one goal. Vitesse's need for points at home should ultimately prove decisive.
One bold call for bettors — back a goal in each half. Every single head-to-head between these sides has produced goals at both ends. This one won't be different.
Friday night football under the lights. Two desperate clubs. Everything to play for. This is exactly why we love this game.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Huth | Germany | 29 | Attacker | 181 cm | 70 kg |
| A. Büttner | Netherlands | 37 | Defender | 174 cm | 75 kg |
| J. Bakker | Netherlands | 28 | Defender | 189 cm | 74 kg |
| M. Schikora | Germany | 31 | Midfielder | 181 | 73 |
| C. van den Berg | Netherlands | 25 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | 81 kg |
| D. Hoogewerf | Netherlands | 23 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| S. Bonnah | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | 165 cm | n/a |
| M. Brüll | Germany | 23 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 88 |
| V. Zumberi | Kosovo | 23 | Defender | 188 cm | 87 kg |
| G. van Zwam | Netherlands | 22 | Defender | 185 | 79 |
| Moustafa Ashraf Moustafa | Germany | 22 | Midfielder | 183 | n/a |
| Ricardo-Felipe Schwarz | Germany | 22 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| M. Steffen | Netherlands | 23 | Defender | 189 cm | 74 kg |
| M. Egbring | Netherlands | 19 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| T. Bramel | Netherlands | 20 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 79 |
| Adam Tahaui | Netherlands | 20 | Midfielder | 171 cm | n/a |
| Jayden Siecker | Netherlands | 20 | Goalkeeper | 187 cm | n/a |
| Mathijs Marschalk | Netherlands | 21 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| J. Pinto | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a | |
| Sem Pepers | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Kaplan | Türkiye | 23 | Defender | 189 | 72 |
| C. Setford | England | 21 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 76 |
| D. Kalokoh | Netherlands | 20 | Midfielder | 186 cm | 76 kg |
| Gerald Alders | Netherlands | 20 | Midfielder | 179 | |
| J. Heerkens | Netherlands | 19 | Goalkeeper | n/a | n/a |
| Rayane Bounida | Belgium | 20 | Midfielder | 179 | n/a |
| A. Appiah | Netherlands | 20 | Defender | 174 cm | n/a |
| N. Verschuren | Netherlands | 21 | Defender | 182 | 67 |
| L. Abildgaard | Denmark | 19 | Attacker | 170 cm | n/a |
| L. Jetten | Netherlands | 18 | Defender | 166 | 55 |
| E. Ünüvar | Netherlands | 18 | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Don O`Niel | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| Sean Steur | Netherlands | 18 | Midfielder | 183 | n/a |
| Luca Messori | Italy | 18 | Midfielder | n/a | n/a |
| Don-Angelo Christoffel Annum-Assamoah Konadu | Netherlands | 19 | Attacker | 173 | 60 |
| Jinairo Johnson | Netherlands | 18 | Defender | 180 cm | n/a |
| R. van de Pavert | Netherlands | 20 | Defender | 170 cm | n/a |
| D. van der Vaart | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| A. Ouazane | n/a | Midfielder | n/a | n/a | |
| L. Frankel | n/a | Defender | n/a | n/a |
Vitesse vs Jong Ajax match odds
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