GO Ahead Eagles v Ajax prediction

Eredivisie · · De Adelaarshorst

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TACTIX’s free model pick for GO Ahead Eagles v Ajax, Eredivisie on Sun, 20 Dec 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

GO Ahead Eagles host Ajax in the Eredivisie on Sunday 20 December (kick-off 16:00 UK).

The key numbers

GO Ahead Eagles have scored in 11 consecutive matches in all competitions. Ajax have scored in at least 15 consecutive matches in all competitions. GO Ahead Eagles are winless in their last six matches in all competitions. Ajax are unbeaten in the last six meetings with GO Ahead Eagles, every meeting checked.

Form and the table

10 of GO Ahead Eagles’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (67%). Both teams scored in 11 of GO Ahead Eagles’s last 15 results in all competitions (73%). At home, GO Ahead Eagles have two wins, three draws and one defeat in their last 6 home matches in all competitions — 1.50 points per game, scoring 2.17 and conceding 1.50. GO Ahead Eagles have scored 20 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). GO Ahead Eagles have conceded 21 goals, the sixth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.

12 of Ajax’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in 12 of Ajax’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%). Away from home, Ajax have five wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 2.29 points per game, scoring 3.29 and conceding 1.29. Ajax have scored 27 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Ajax have conceded 12 goals, the fifth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

GO Ahead Eagles (ninth) and Ajax (fourth) are seven points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Ajax the stronger side, 400 rating points above GO Ahead Eagles (Ajax 1858, GO Ahead Eagles 1458, after at least 181 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 17 January 2026, finished Ajax 2–2 GO Ahead Eagles.

Team news

Predicted GO Ahead Eagles XI (4-2-3-1): K. Haug, J. Kramer, D. James, A. Sampsted, J. Dirksen, M. Suray, S. Tengstedt, V. Edvardsen, E. Linthorst, M. Meulensteen, S. Sigurðarson — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Søren Tengstedt (6.1 per match over nine appearances, six goals and two assists) and Melle Meulensteen (4.8 per match over eight appearances, one goal and two assists) have been GO Ahead Eagles’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for GO Ahead Eagles (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Søren Tengstedt averages 1.1 key passes per 90 over 766 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last nine appearances. Melle Meulensteen averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 691 minutes, with a key pass in four of the last eight appearances.

Predicted Ajax XI (4-3-3): M. ter Stegen, Y. Baas, C. Henrique, A. Bouwman, T. Kehrer, J. Mokio, D. Klaassen, J. Brandt, O. Gloukh, T. Arokodare, K. Dolberg — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Mika Godts (8.0 per match over four appearances, one goal and three assists) and T. Kehrer (4.7 per match over six appearances, one goal and two assists) have been Ajax’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Ajax (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Mika Godts averages 2.2 shots per 90 over 842 minutes, with a shot in six of the last 10 appearances. T. Kehrer averages 1.6 tackles per 90 over 452 minutes, with a tackle in five of the last seven appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · Eredivisie · De Adelaarshorst
  • Head-to-head (last 6): GO Ahead Eagles 0 · draws 4 · Ajax 2 · 3.17 goals/game
  • Recent form: GO Ahead Eagles 0W 4D 1L · Ajax 2W 2D 1L

GO Ahead Eagles v Ajax (Eredivisie): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

2 / 2.75
Goals
against 2.5 / 1.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.38 / 7
Corners
against 5 / 3.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
5.75 / 7.88
Shots on target
against 5.88 / 3.75 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
0.63 / 1.88
Cards
against 0.88 / 2 · 0 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 22 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 22 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameGO Ahead Eagles for / againstLineAjax for / against
Goals scored
2 for · 2.5 against n 8
2.5standard
2.75 for · 1.5 against n 8
Corners won
6.38 for · 5 against n 8
9.5standard
7 for · 3.75 against n 8
Shots
15.13 for · 17.63 against n 8
19.5standard
22.13 for · 11 against n 8
Shots on target
5.75 for · 5.88 against n 8
8.5standard
7.88 for · 3.75 against n 8
Fouls committed
7.25 for · 9.25 against n 8
21.5standard
9.38 for · 10.5 against n 8
Cards shown
0.63 for · 0.88 against n 8
3.5standard
1.88 for · 2 against n 8
GO Ahead Eagles
GO Ahead Eagles — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 22 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
E. Waayers n 519.4
2.82/1
0.91/0
—
T. Baeten n 820.1
2.23/1
3.42/2
—
R. Margaret n 833.4
24/2
1.33/1
—
J. Kramer n 890
1.57/4
15/2
—
T. Jukić n 862.9
1.35/2
0.53/0
—
GO Ahead Eagles — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 22 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
S. Sigurðarson n 862.3
3.68/5
1.36/1
T. Baeten n 820.1
2.84/1
1.12/0
S. Tengstedt n 884.5
2.58/5
1.66/4
E. Flataker n 837.6
2.15/1
0.92/1
V. Edvardsen n 884.3
1.98/4
1.36/3
GO Ahead Eagles — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 22 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
S. Tengstedt n 884.5
0.75/0
0.32/0
E. Waayers n 519.4
00/0
0.91/0
S. Sigurðarson n 862.3
0.74/0
0.21/0
R. Margaret n 833.4
00/0
0.72/0
V. Edvardsen n 884.3
0.43/0
0.11/0
GO Ahead Eagles — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 22 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Y. Rahmouni n 823.9
3.34/1
T. Baeten n 820.1
2.23/1
O. Sivertsen n 815.1
2.22/1
A. Sampsted n 875.3
1.96/5
E. Waayers n 519.4
1.92/0
GO Ahead Eagles — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 22 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
K. Haug n 890
3.27/6
Ajax
Ajax — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 22 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
J. Mokio n 872.8
1.96/3
0.64/0
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V. Tsygankov n 863.3
1.85/3
1.85/5
—
A. Gaaei n 879.5
1.75/3
0.63/1
—
D. Janse n 864.1
1.64/3
0.53/0
—
Lucas Rosa n 868.6
1.54/3
1.35/3
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Ajax — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 22 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
T. Arokodare n 857
4.38/7
1.67/1
Marcos Leonardo n 840.9
3.96/4
1.94/3
A. Ouazane n 829.5
3.86/3
1.94/1
K. Dolberg n 856.4
3.27/5
1.45/2
S. Berghuis n 867.6
38/7
1.57/2
Ajax — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 22 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
K. Dolberg n 856.4
0.63/0
0.62/1
T. Arokodare n 857
15/0
00/0
D. Klaassen n 856.1
0.63/0
0.21/0
J. Brandt n 883.1
0.74/1
00/0
T. Kehrer n 859.1
0.21/0
0.42/0
Ajax — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 22 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Jofre Torrents n 632.2
2.85/1
A. Gaaei n 879.5
2.78/6
S. Amrabat n 866.6
2.78/4
Lucas Rosa n 868.6
2.65/4
J. Mokio n 872.8
1.97/3
Ajax — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 22 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. ter Stegen n 890
35/4
M. Paes n 894.6
2.46/5

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind GO Ahead Eagles v Ajax — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
GO Ahead EaglesDDDDL
Last 5: 0W 4D 1L · 1.8 scored / 2.4 conceded per game
AjaxDDLWW
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 2.2 scored / 1.4 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
GO Ahead Eagles 0 · 4 draws · Ajax 2 · 3.17 goals/game
  • 2026-01-17 Ajax 2–2 GO Ahead Eagles
  • 2025-08-17 GO Ahead Eagles 2–2 Ajax
  • 2025-02-23 Ajax 2–0 GO Ahead Eagles
  • 2024-09-21 GO Ahead Eagles 1–1 Ajax
  • 2024-04-04 Ajax 1–1 GO Ahead Eagles
  • 2024-01-14 GO Ahead Eagles 2–3 Ajax
League standing · 2026/27
GO Ahead Eagles#9 pos11 pts9 pl-1 GD
Ajax#4 pos18 pts9 pl+15 GD
Goals per game
GO Ahead Eagles scored2.22
Ajax scored3
GO Ahead Eagles conceded2.33
Ajax conceded1.33

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between GO Ahead Eagles and Ajax?
In their last 6 meetings, GO Ahead Eagles won 0, Ajax won 2 and there were 4 draws, averaging 3.17 goals per game.
What is the recent form of GO Ahead Eagles and Ajax?
Recent form — GO Ahead Eagles 0W 4D 1L; Ajax 2W 2D 1L.

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