MX23RW : Friday, November 8 03:42:03| >> :600:12384771:12384771:
[monks data]
Vitesse
Eredivisie | Gameweek 23
Feb 26, 2023 at 1.30pm UK
GelreDome, Arnhem
Ajax

Vitesse
1 - 2
Ajax

FT(HT: 1-1)
Klaassen (32'), Alvarez (54')
Alvarez (52'), Wijndal (75')

Preview: Vitesse vs. Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between Vitesse and Ajax, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Round 23 of the 2022-23 Eredivisie season sees Vitesse entertain the challenge of defending champions Ajax at GelreDome on Sunday afternoon.

Off the back of respective defeats last time out, the teams head into this weekend's clash in need of a lift, which should make for an exciting watch.


Match preview

Ajax defender Jurrien Timber pictured in October 2022© Reuters

Ajax's humiliation on the continental front this term was taken to new heights as Union Berlin ran out 3-1 winners in Thursday's Europa League concluding fixture at Stadion An der Alten Forsterei.

Goals from Robin Knoche and Josip Juranovic left Johnny Heitinga's men with a mountain to climb at the break, but Mohammed Kudus's early second-half strike restored a bit of hope, after which Danilho Doekhi sealed the deal with a fine finish.

Prior to that, De Godenzonen saw off the threat of Sparta Rotterdam in an emphatic 4-0 victory to move up to second place in the Eredivisie table, three points behind Feyenoord.

Their next task sees them face off against an opposing outfit who are seeking a first win in 12 editions of this fixture since claiming a 3-2 win in 2018.

Having netted the most away goals in the division so far, Sunday's visitors will aim to put on another show of attacking prowess on enemy territory.

Vitesse saw their four-game unbeaten run come to an end against FC Volendam following a 2-0 defeat in Saturday's meeting between the sides.

Goals in either half from Dutch forward Daryl van Mieghem put Phillip Cocu's men to the sword in what proved to be a highly entertaining contest at the Kras Stadion.

With 23 points from 22 games so far, Geel en Zwart are 13th in the standings, six points clear of relegation danger and as many points adrift of a place in the top half.

In the first of three games against top-four sides over the next couple of weeks, Sunday's hosts will be looking to come away with a positive result to help set the tone for the rest of their high-profile games.

Vitesse Eredivisie form:

Ajax Eredivisie form:


Ajax form (all competitions):



Team News

Carlens Arcus remains ineligible to feature in this one after the Haiti international received his marching orders against Utrecht a fortnight ago.

Davy Propper is also out of contention for the hosts as he continues to battle with a knee injury, which will keep him out of a third straight match.

Ajax's Mohammed Kudus has got himself on the scoresheet in four of his last five matches, making the 22-year-old one to keep an eye on.

Youri Baas and Ahmet Kaplan are long-term absentees for the away side, although the latter is relatively closer to making a return to action.

Vitesse possible starting lineup:
Scherpen; Yapi, Oroz, Isimat-Mirin, Wittek; Flamingo, Meulensteen; Manhoef, Vidovic, Van Ginkel; Bialek

Ajax possible starting lineup:
Rulli; Rensch, Alvarez, Timber, Wijndal; Taylor, Klaassen, Berghuis; Kudus, Tadic, Bergwijn


SM words green background

We say: Vitesse 1-3 Ajax

Having been dumped out of Europe quite early, Ajax know that anything less than a league title would represent a disastrous season for them. We are backing them to get the job done here and keep the pressure up on Feyenoord in the race for glory.


For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here.


ID:507566:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:collect9184:

Previews by email

Click here to get Sports Mole's daily email of previews and predictions for every major game!


Game History

How you voted: Vitesse vs Ajax

Vitesse
11.8%
Draw
7.8%
Ajax
80.4%
51
Collect / Create New Data
Share this article now:
Brighton midfielder Davy Propper pictured in December 2019
Read Next:
Former Brighton midfielder Davy Propper retires from football
>
Sports Mole Logo
Enter your email address to subscribe to Sports Mole's free daily transfer newsletter! Sent twice a day during the transfer window.
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
1.15am
Bengals
@
Ravens
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Helmond SportHelmond138322213927
2SBV ExcelsiorExcelsior1382330181226
3Den BoschDen Bosch1374226131325
4De GraafschapDe Graafschap1374233221125
5FC VolendamVolendam137243022823
6Dordrecht136432018222
7EmmenEmmen136342015521
8TelstarTelstar134721915419
9Cambuur136161412219
10ADO Den HaagADO Den Haag134632117418
11Roda JC134541419-517
12FC EindhovenFC Eindhoven134361421-715
13Jong PSVJong PSV134272124-314
14Jong AZJong AZ134272327-414
15TOP OssOss133461024-1413
16Jong AjaxJong Ajax132651213-112
17MVV MaastrichtMVV132561723-611
18VVV-VenloVVV-Venlo133281324-1111
19Jong FC UtrechtJong Utrecht131571326-138
20Vitesse132651824-66


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!