Telstar vs Ajax Predictions

• Ajax need a result in this clash after a poor run of form.
• While the Eredivisie leaders have problems, their KNVB Beker form is strong.
• Telstar have lost 6 of 7 at home in this competition.
• Ajax scored 21 goals in 6 games on their way to winning last season’s KNVB Beker.

Can Ajax Recover?

Eredivisie leaders Ajax are aiming to finally bounce back from a horrible December run. They make this trip following three straight defeats, which has rocked their season. The reigning champions of this competition are under pressure to produce a statement victory when they meet Telstar this week.

The hosts are a third-tier side, one who aren’t doing all that much this season. With some mixed results behind them, there’s little faith that they can pull off an incredible upset and take out the top side in Holland.

The Champions Chase a Victory

Ajax have been rocked in recent top clashes, which has dented their position at home and abroad. The champions have lost back to back Eredivisie games against their top three rivals, with Willem II and AZ beating them. That loss to AZ has put the two level on points at the top, while a recent 1-0 loss to Valencia knocked Ajax out of the Champions League.

The visitors are in need of a result which can turn that result around, but they do have a fine record in this competition to back them up. Their only defeat in nine KNVB Beker matches was a penalty shoot-out loss at Twente. They have won five of their last six matches in regular time in this competition, cruising to victory in the final back in May.

Uphill Battle for Hosts

Telstar are sat in 11th place in the third tier, with their results to far a real mixed bag. They aren’t really going anywhere this term, which leaves us backing Ajax for a comfortable victory in this clash. Recent seasons have seen them thumped by VVSB and AFC in this competition, while they have lost six of their last seven at home in this competition.

We expect Ajax to cruise to a win given their form. The visitors are averaging over three goals per game in the top flight, while they have won away to each of the bottom four, scoring 12 times in that run. In the cup, Ajax have scored 21 goals across their last six outings, while we expect them to win this tie by a comfortable distance. We’re going with Ajax with a -2 handicap here, while a 4-0 success for the visitors in our correct score pick.