Eredivisie Showdown: Ajax Hosts Volendam in Battle for European Spot and Survival
An Eredivisie clash with contrasting objectives is on the horizon as Ajax hosts Volendam. A home victory is crucial for Ajax's European aspirations, while visiting Volendam will be fighting hard for valuable points in their bid to avoid relegation. This encounter promises tactical battles and suspense.
Match Background & Qualification Scenarios
This Eredivisie encounter presents vastly different stakes for home side Ajax and visitors Volendam. Historically, Ajax is the most successful club in the Netherlands, boasting 36 league titles, and is consistently a contender for the championship and European qualification. In the current 2025/2026 season, Ajax sits third in the Eredivisie table, vying for a spot in European competitions. In contrast, Volendam is a team that typically battles to avoid relegation, often finding themselves in the lower half of the league standings. Currently, Volendam is positioned 15th in the league, making every point crucial in their fight for survival.
Recent Form
Ajax has demonstrated a very good overall form in the 2025/2026 season, with a record of 9 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses in the Eredivisie. Their home form has been particularly strong, boasting 6 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. In recent matches, they secured a Champions League victory against Villarreal and a draw against Go Ahead Eagles in January. Volendam's overall form this season has been poor, with 4 wins, 5 draws, and 10 losses, placing them 15th in the league. Their away record is notably weak, with 0 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses. However, in a recent fixture, Volendam managed a 2-1 victory over FC Utrecht, indicating some resilience.
Key Players & Injury News
Ajax's attacking line features several key players. Mika Godts stands out as the top scorer this season with 8 goals. Steven Berghuis, Wout Weghorst, and Oscar Gloukh are also significant contributors in attack, while Kenneth Taylor is a central orchestrator in midfield, frequently creating scoring opportunities. Brian Brobbey is also an indispensable part of the squad. For Volendam, forward Henk Veerman is their leading scorer with 4 goals, supported by Robert Mühren, Anthony Descotte, Aurelio Oehlers, and Robin van Cruijsen who have also found the net. As of now, there are no specific updated injury reports available for the match on January 24, 2026.