The big picture

Willem II come in 18th on the ladder with 3 points; Ajax Amsterdam are 3rd on 25. Ajax Amsterdam are the side higher up the table.

Willem II are 0–9–3 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 0.9 goals for and 3.3 against.

Ajax Amsterdam are 7–1–3 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 2.7 goals for and 1.2 against.

Form

Willem II have won zero of their last five and most recently drew with PEC Zwolle 1–1.

Ajax Amsterdam have won three of their last five and most recently beat AZ Alkmaar 1–0.

Ajax Amsterdam arrive on a 3-game winning streak.

Head to head

These sides have met 5 times on our records since 2021: Willem II 0, Ajax Amsterdam 5.

Last time out (2026-27), Ajax Amsterdam won 5–1 at Johan Cruijff Arena.

Ajax Amsterdam have won the last five against Willem II.

Biggest margin between these two: Ajax Amsterdam by 5 goals in 2021-22 (5–0).

Players to watch

For Willem II, watch Devin Haen (0.3 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Uriel Van Aalst (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

For Ajax Amsterdam, watch Tolu Arokodare (0.6 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Julian Brandt (0.5 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026-27).

At Koning Willem II Stadion

Willem II have won 1 of their last 20 at Koning Willem II Stadion.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Ajax Amsterdam go in as clear favourites.