Willem II Tilburg vs AFC Ajax Best odds and tips

Willem II Tilburg have had a terrible season and currently sit 16th in the Eredivisie with just 24 points. They face a massive challenge on Sunday as they welcome the league leaders Ajax, who have accumulated 70 points so far this season. The hosts have lost all of their last five games and have been in terrible form this season. They have not won any of their recent home games, losing eight of those. The visitors, on the other hand, have won ten of their 14 away games this season.

Willem II’s head coach Peter Maes has emphasised the importance of being solid at the back this week, as his side have conceded 1.5 goals per game at home this season. They will look to stifle the fluidity and high-pressing style of Ajax with a more conservative approach, but the visitors have a lot of pace and could break through the hosts’ defence. Ajax have been excellent on the road this season and have conceded just 11 goals in 14 away games. They have the firepower to get the job done on Sunday. Kenneth Taylor has been in fine form recently, scoring three goals in his last five games, and can add to his season tally. Jesse Bosch is Willem II’s top scorer this season with five goals, so he will be key for the hosts if they are to trouble the visitors.

Ajax are the clear favourites for this game, but their odds of 1.25 look a bit short considering Willem II are 12.00 to win. The visitors have been excellent on the road this season and have a lot of pace and quality to break down the hosts’ defence. Francesco Farioli has instilled the ‘Total Football’ philosophy into the team and they will look to dominate this game from the off. With the importance of the game for both sides – Ajax looking for the Eredivisie title and Willem II looking to stay up – we expect the visitors to take the game to the hosts and score a few goals. Willem II have conceded 1.5 goals per game at home this season and with the attacking prowess of Ajax, we expect the visitors to get the win and for over 2.5 goals to be scored.