Bet on AFC Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles on Football

AFC Ajax are favored to win against Go Ahead Eagles, with most sportsbooks pricing Ajax around 1.35–1.40, the draw near 4.75, and Go Ahead Eagles near 7.50 based on current Eredivisie form where Ajax sit in the top three while Go Ahead Eagles are mid-table. Ajax’s stronger squad, better goal difference, and home advantage at the Johan Cruijff Arena justify their favorite status with DexWin - Best Odds on Your Favourite Sports.

The match between AFC Ajax and Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie on 17 January 2026 is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 PM UTC. This corresponds to 4:30 PM local time in Amsterdam, Netherlands, which follows Central European Time during this period.

The game will be played at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, a modern all-seater stadium with a capacity of over 55,000 and a retractable roof. Located in the Amsterdam-Zuidoost district, it features excellent pitch quality and top-class facilities, giving a strong home-field boost to Ajax.

Given Ajax’s superior league position, home advantage, and deeper attacking options, a logical prediction is an Ajax win, with a possible correct score of 2-0 or 3-1. Odds in the 1.35–1.40 range for an Ajax victory suggest implied win probabilities above 70%, while longer odds on Go Ahead Eagles reflect their underdog status despite being capable of scoring on the break.

In recent Eredivisie meetings, Ajax have dominated the head-to-head against Go Ahead Eagles, winning the majority of clashes and often scoring multiple goals at home, while Go Ahead Eagles’ rare positive results have typically come in Deventer. Overall H2H trends, combined with current form, point toward Ajax maintaining their upper hand in this fixture.