There's seemingly a notable gap in performance between these teams based on results so far, with Ajax in front of FC Volendam by 21 points.
- Ajax have the most scored goals (46) in Eredivisie
- FC Volendam have the most conceded goals (42) in Eredivisie
It should be mentioned that FC Volendam play their home matches on artifical turf, so they have to adjust for this one as it's played on grass. Does it matter? Recent statistics for FC Volendam on grass are 6 victories, 5 draws and 8 defeats from 19 games. In these matches they have a goal statistics scored/conceded: 31-38. You can compare this with overall results below.
There haven't been much to rest for the hosts, as they played a Eredivisie game only four days earlier. At least it's nice to return home after that away game at Feyenoord.
Ajax form and stats
The story so far in the Eredivisie for Ajax, who have the most scored goals (46) in Eredivisie, at their home stadium (Johan Cruijff Arena) is 4 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeat. The trend of drawing games is also valid regardless of arena as Ajax has five draws from their last five matches.
Ajax travelled for their previous game, a trip to Feyenoord that ended 1-1. The striker Tadić was declared "man of the match" for Ajax with a rating of 7.64/10. Tadić hit four key passes.
Preceding that game was the home draw versus FC Twente that ended 0-0.It would be a shock if the hosts fail to win this game. Let's see how Ajax have performed as huge favourites like they are today: 20 games found in the database showing 17 Ajax wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats.
Take note that 10 of the most recent 11 league matches from this football club have had goals from both sides.
The manager Schreuder will start preparations for the next game as soon this is finished, as the hosts are going to Excelsior in only three days.
Ajax always seem capable of creating a buzz here at Johan Cruijff Arena with 26 goals in 8 league games. It's been trouble in front of goal recently, as only 3 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. From these home matches, Ajax have conceded only 7 goals. It's worth mentioning that 4 of these goals has been conceded in their last three home matches.
FC Volendam form and stats
FC Volendam have only collected 6 points from their away games in the Eredivisie, after 1-3-5 (9 played).
It might be tough going out on the road again for Volendam, facing their second straight away game. Especially as the previous game, ended with a defeat 0-2 versus Excelsior (placed 11th). Benamar, who plays in defense, got the "man of the match" on his team with the rating 7.15. Benamar won 4 of 8 duels.
Before that, FC Volendam secured a home win against RKC Waalwijk with the score 2-1.The visitors are returning home after this fixture, hosting FC Groningen in just three days.
The FC Volendam manager Jonk has some worries about the defense as 21 goals have been conceded in these travels. Volendam has visited these top teams three times, and 3 of 3 has ended with 2 goals or more!
Head 2 Head
The 4 latest meetings involving these opponents have all ended as Ajax victories. Will history repeat itself?The two combatants have fought previously this season: FC Volendam - Ajax 2-4.
Top Goalscorers
  S. Bergwijn 8 goals |  B. Brobbey 8 goals |  M. Kudus 5 goals |
Ajax missing players
FC Volendam missing players
| Ajax | FC Volendam | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 17 | 8 | 3 | Played | P | 3 | 9 | 17 |
| 9 | 4 | 2 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | 1 | 0 | Lost | L | 3 | 5 | 11 |
| 46 | 26 | 12 | Scored | S | 2 | 9 | 18 |
| 19 | 7 | 3 | Conceded | C | 13 | 21 | 42 |
| 94% | 88% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 88% | 88% | 100% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 94% |
| 65% | 75% | 100% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 56% | 65% |
| 53% | 62% | 100% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 67% | 33% | 47% |
| 41% | 38% | 33% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 33% | 11% | 24% |
| 71% | 62% | 67% | BTTS | BTTS | 67% | 56% | 59% |
| 29% | 38% | 33% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 11% | 12% |
| 6% | 12% | 0% | Failed to Score | F T | 33% | 33% | 29% |
| 7.5 | 9.1 | 8 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 7.7 | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| 3.2 | 2.8 | 3.7 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 6.7 | 7.4 | 7.1 |
| 1.6 | 1 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.5 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 18.4 | 21.6 | 27.3 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 15 | 11.3 | 12.1 |
| 7.1 | 8.8 | 9 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 6.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| 38% | 37% | 44% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 11% | 23% | 24% |
| 9.4 | 7.5 | 6.3 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 18 | 16.8 | 15.4 |
| 3.5 | 2.9 | 4 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 9.7 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
- Ajax have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Ajax have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Ajax have scored more than double the goals of FC Volendam.
- Ajax have the most scored goals (46) in Eredivisie
- Ajax have the most scored goals in the first half (23) in Eredivisie
- Ajax have the the best goal difference (+27) in Eredivisie
- Ajax have won at least twice as many corners as they have conceded.
- Ajax have won significantly more corners at home than away.
- All of FC Volendam's away-matches have had more than 1,5 goals.
- FC Volendam have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored.
- FC Volendam have the most conceded goals (42) in Eredivisie
- FC Volendam have the most conceded goals in the first half (20) in Eredivisie
- FC Volendam have the the worst goal difference (-24) in Eredivisie
- FC Volendam haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Feyenoord | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 40 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 12 | 25 | 38 |
| 2 | AZ | 17 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 31 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 9 | 13 | 36 |
| 3 | PSV | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 45 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 19 | 15 | 23 | 35 |
| 4 | FC Twente | 17 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 28 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 34 |
| 5 | Ajax | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 46 | 19 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 26 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 12 | 27 | 33 |
| 6 | Sparta Rotterdam | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 16 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 13 | 31 |
| 7 | SC Heerenveen | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 19 | 16 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 27 |
| 8 | FC Utrecht | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 26 | 26 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 19 | 0 | 26 |
| 9 | NEC | 17 | 4 | 10 | 3 | 23 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 22 |
| 10 | Go Ahead Eagles | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 25 | 26 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 10 | -1 | 19 |
| 11 | Excelsior | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 27 | -19 | 19 |
| 12 | RKC Waalwijk | 16 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 26 | 30 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 17 | -4 | 18 |
| 13 | Fortuna Sittard | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 21 | 32 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 16 | -11 | 16 |
| 14 | Vitesse | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 32 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 13 | -14 | 15 |
| 15 | FC Groningen | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 36 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 18 | -18 | 12 |
| 16 | FC Emmen | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 32 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 22 | -18 | 12 |
| 17 | FC Volendam | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 42 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 21 | -24 | 12 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur | 17 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 28 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13 | -19 | 9 |
