Ajax
vs
Willem II
Model Forecast
Test version: this model is still being evaluated and is not trusted as a ScoreCast Pick or confidence signal.
Projected goals
Most likely scorelines
Match probabilities
Ajax are the model's most likely winner at 67.4%, with a clearer model edge and slightly favors both teams to score.
Probability matrix
Rows: home goals · Columns: away goals
| H\A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| 1 | 8.2% | 8.2% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2 | 9.7% | 9.7% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| 3 | 7.6% | 7.6% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 4 | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| 5 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Experimental probabilities derived from team performance and market expectations. They are not bookmaker odds or a betting recommendation.
Ajax -2.25
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Odds are valid as of September 13, 2026, 11:54 CET.
Positive value requires at least a 2 percentage-point probability edge, 5% expected value and the same odds snapshot.
Injuries & Suspensions
- Ajax: S. Adingra (Foot Injury), D. Blind (Injury), A. Bouwman (Injury), S. Adingra (Foot Injury), D. Blind (Injury)
- Willem II: A. Culum (Foot Injury), T. Didillon Hodl (Hamstring Injury), J. Hoogma (Inactive), A. Lachkar (Groin Injury), J. Schuurman (Knock), A. Zarrouk (Surgery), V. van Crooij (Inactive)
Form (Last 5)
- Home: W D W L W
- Away: L L D L D
H2H (Last 5)
- 2025-04-13 · Willem II · 1-2 · Ajax
- 2024-10-27 · Ajax · 1-0 · Willem II
- 2022-02-19 · Willem II · 0-1 · Ajax
- 2021-12-02 · Ajax · 5-0 · Willem II
- 2021-01-28 · Ajax · 3-1 · Willem II
Match Preview
Ajax return to Eredivisie action with the profile of a side expected to control this fixture from the outset. Their recent form reads three wins, one draw and one loss, which is a solid enough base for an early-season home match where the expectation is not merely to win, but to dominate territory and chance volume.
Willem II arrive in much shakier shape, with just two draws and three defeats in their recent run. That kind of return usually leaves a team vulnerable when visiting one of the league’s stronger attacking sides, especially when the game state turns against them early. In this context, Ajax’s ability to pin opponents back and sustain pressure becomes the decisive factor.
The standings reinforce the gap between the clubs. Ajax are already sitting inside the upper part of the table after a decent start, while Willem II are still trying to find the level of consistency needed to compete in tougher away environments. Matches like this often hinge on whether the underdog can survive the first wave; if not, the scoreline can stretch quickly.
Injuries also lean against Willem II. They are missing several players, including T. Didillon Hodl, A. Lachkar, J. Schuurman and J. Hoogma, which weakens both their structure and their options from the bench. Ajax have absences of their own, notably S. Adingra and D. Blind, but their squad depth still gives them more room to cope without losing control of the match.
The head-to-head record adds another layer of confidence for Ajax. They have repeatedly had the better of Willem II in recent meetings, including a 5-0 win and two other victories by at least two goals. That history matters because it shows the matchup has often turned lopsided once Ajax find rhythm at home.
The independent forecast also leans toward a home-heavy scoring pattern, with Ajax projected to create enough to edge the game comfortably. Even so, the locked line asks for more than a routine win, so the real question is whether Ajax can convert superiority into a clear margin. Given the opponent’s form, absences and historical matchup, that remains a realistic outcome.
ScoreCast Pick
Ajax -2.25 • Odds 1.95 • Confidence 8/10
Odds are valid as of September 13, 2026, 11:54 CET.