Roda JC vs Ajax Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Previews

Ajax are still aiming to close the gap at the top of the Eredivisie this weekend, and they’ve made a strong start to the New Year. With three wins from three in 2017, there are signs that the title challengers aren’t going to give up on their chase with Feyenoord. They’re aiming to keep their recent run going when they travel to second from bottom side Roda on Sunday.

Ajax are travelling to face the team with the worst home record in the division, so this should be a straightforward victory for the title challengers. They’ve taken more points on the road than any other side in the Eredivisie. The Dutch giants have managed to win 70% of their away trips, while they’ve lost one of their last 18 matches on their travels in the league.

Compare that to Roda’s campaign, which has seen them win just once at their own ground. That’s left them 17th in the league table, putting them in serious danger of relegation. The last thing they need is to face a top side like Ajax, who are coming here in excellent form. The Miners have managed just 0.8 points per game at home, and it’s tough to see them boosting that this weekend.

The visitors should keep up their brilliant record on the road, keeping up the pressure on leaders Feyenoord. the chances of an Ajax win are boosted by the contrasting fortunes of these two in front of goal. The visitors have scored in 90% of their away league games this season, while Roda have failed to find the net in 60% of their home matches. The Miners have scored in just one of their last six outings, so they’re obviously far from clinical in front of goal.

It’s tough to see Roda turning around their poor scoring form against this strong Ajax defence. The visitors have kept a clean sheet in 50% of their Eredivisie games this season, while they’ve won half of their away trips to nil. Given that Roda score from just 5% of their shots at home, we can’t see them finding the target. On top of that, the away side have let in just 6% of the shots they’ve faced on their travels.

Given the huge gulf in class between them, and Roda’s goal-shy nature, we’re backing a win to nil for the visitors this weekend. Ajax have based their title push off a solid defence, and that should hold out given how the hosts are struggling for goals and points at home. Our tip on this clash is a win to nil for Ajax, which is priced at evens with bet365.