The Utrecht team will challenge the AFC Ajax team in a Dutch Eredivisie Matchday 9 in Stadion Galgenwaard Stadium, Utrecht on Sunday, October 22, 2023. For streaming coverage of Utrecht vs. AFC Ajax, preview and how to watch it, see in this article.
Utrecht have just one win from their first eight league games, scoring just four goals. Their failure in the European playoffs last season seems to still have an impact on their performance. New coach Ron Jans must immediately find a solution to lift his team from the relegation zone.
Ajax have also had a poor start to the season, with just two wins from 10 games in all competitions. One of those wins came in the Europa League qualifying match against Ludogorets Razgrad, but since then they have never won again.
Ajax fans are getting impatient with the club’s management and coach Maurice Steijn, who may be fired if the situation is not immediately resolved.
To face Ajax, Utrecht will be without defender Nick Viergever who received a red card in the last match against Volendam. Souffian El Karouani is likely to replace him at left back. Hugo Novoa is back from suspension, but is unlikely to start. Mats Seuntjens is trying to return to the first team, even though Zidane Iqbal is still absent.
Meanwhile Ajax also has problems in midfield, with Silvano Vos having to serve a suspension due to accumulated yellow cards. Branco van den Boomen could be his replacement, while Georges Mikautadze might get a chance in the creative role.
Ajax are still awaiting the results of their postponed match against RKC Waalwijk, in which they were leading 3-2 before the match was abandoned due to goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen’s head injury.
This match will be a test of the mentality and character of both teams, who both need a win to increase their confidence. Utrecht will probably play more defensively and try to take advantage of Ajax’s mistakes, while Ajax will have to show a more aggressive and creative game to break down Utrecht’s defense.
In terms of performance, both teams are in poor condition. However, Ajax, which is currently experiencing a serious crisis, is still superior to Utrecht, which is currently at the bottom of the Eredivisie standings.
Live Stream & How To Watch
Utrecht vs AFC Ajax match at Stadion Galgenwaard Stadium, Utrecht can be watched live streaming. Eredivisie 2023/2024 Matchday 9 match broadcast on ESPN+ starting 06:15 ET.
| Match | FC Utrecht vs. AFC Ajax |
| Competition | 2023/2024 Eredivisie |
| Match day | Matchday 9 |
| Venue | Stadion Galgenwaard Stadium, Utrecht |
| Date | Sunday, October 22, 2023 |
| Kickoff | 06:15 ET |
| Official TV | ESPN+ |
| Streaming Link | ESPN+ |
See also info regarding other Utrecht vs. AFC Ajax matches:
Interesting Statistics and Facts
Line-Up Forecast
| Utrecht (4-3-3) | AFC Ajax (4-2-3-1) |
| Barkas | Gorter |
| Van der Maarel | Rensch |
| Flamingo | Medic |
| Sagnan | Avila |
| El Karouani | Hato |
| Bozdogan | Taylor |
| Labyad | Van den Boomen |
| Fraulo | Forbs |
| Romeny | Mikautadze |
| Lidberg | Bergwijn |
| Boussaid | Brobbey |
5 H2H Latest Utrecht – AFC Ajax
- May 21, 2023 – AFC Ajax [3 – 1] Utrecht (Eredivisie)
- August 28, 2022 – Utrecht [0 – 2] AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)
- January 16, 2022 – Utrecht [0 – 3] AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)
- October 03, 2021 – AFC Ajax [0 – 1] Utrecht (Eredivisie)
- April 22, 2021 – AFC Ajax [1 – 1] Utrecht (Eredivisie)
Utrecht – Last 5 Match Results
- September 17, 2023 – Heracles [1 – 3] Utrecht (Eredivisie)
- September 23, 2023 – NEC Nijmegen [3 – 0] Utrecht (Eredivisie)
- September 30, 2023 – Utrecht [0 – 2] Almere City (Eredivisie)
- October 07, 2023 – Volendam [1 – 0] Utrecht (Eredivisie)
- October 12, 2023 – NEC Nijmegen [1 – 2] Utrecht (Club Friendlies)
AFC Ajax – Last 5 Match Results
- September 22, 2023 – AFC Ajax [3 – 3] Olympique-Marseille (UEFA Europa League)
- September 27, 2023 – AFC Ajax [0 – 4] Feyenoord (Eredivisie)
- October 05, 2023 – AEK Athens [1 – 1] AFC Ajax (UEFA Europa League)
- October 08, 2023 – AFC Ajax [1 – 2] AZ (Eredivisie)
- December 07, 2023 – RKC Waalwijk [SUSP] AFC Ajax (Eredivisie)
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