Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Eredivisie match.
Ajax's unexpected resurgence has propelled the capital club back to the summit of the Dutch championship. Their home fixture against PSV Eindhoven serves as another major test for Francesco Farioli in Amsterdam: having already succeeded against Feyenoord (2:0), the reigning champions present a more consistent challenge.
Ajax
Wednesday's triumph in Rotterdam marked Ajax's fifth consecutive win and eighth across 10 matches since mid-September. Against Feyenoord, they weren't afraid to deploy a high press, although their opponents posed a greater threat based on chances (0.63 vs1.37 in xG). It seems the Italian coach has found the perfect balance across the lines, integrating veterans like Wout Weghorst, Davy Klaassen, and Jordan Henderson into the starting lineup, facilitating quicker progress for Amsterdam's young talents.
PSV Eindhoven
Despite challenging encounters in the Champions League against Juventus (1:3), Sporting (1:1), and PSG (1:1), PSV Eindhoven have been flawless domestically. Last weekend, they dismantled Zwolle (6:0), scoring 2.47 xG and taking 21 shots in 90 minutes. Over 10 Eredivisie rounds, the defending champions have not dropped a single point and have scored 36 goals.
Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction
Since the start of the 2021/22 season, Ajax and PSV Eindhoven, in their last ten head-to-head encounters, have only fallen short of surpassing a total over 2.5 twice. The match of the day in Amsterdam is likely to emphasise open football.
