Prediction for match Ajax — Go Ahead Eagles, 17.01.2026

Odds and Match Outcome Probabilities

In the Eredivisie clash between Ajax and Go Ahead Eagles on January 17, bookmakers have made Ajax the clear favorites. The odds for an Ajax win are 1.47, a draw is at 4.78, and a victory for Go Ahead Eagles is at 6.53. In terms of probabilities: Ajax - 65.25%, draw - 20.07%, Go Ahead Eagles - 14.69%. This reflects the difference in class and current form of the teams. High odds on goal totals and both teams to score suggest a potentially high-scoring encounter.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Ajax has an average ball possession of 59.6%, receives 1.6 yellow cards, commits 8 fouls, and is caught offside 1 time per game. Go Ahead Eagles hold the ball for 54.2% of the time, receive 1.2 yellows, commit 10 fouls, and are offside 1.6 times. Ajax's recent results: January 14 - AZ Alkmaar 6-0 Ajax, January 11 - Telstar 2-3 Ajax, December 20 - NEC Nijmegen 2-2 Ajax. Go Ahead Eagles' recent matches: January 14 - Go Ahead Eagles 4-3 Heracles, January 11 - Go Ahead Eagles 2-2 Fortuna Sittard, December 21 - Go Ahead Eagles 1-1 Groningen. Their last head-to-head on August 17, 2025, ended in a 2-2 draw.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Ajax shows a strong over-profile: average total goals in their games are 5.2, scoring 2.8 and conceding 2.4 on average. In four out of five Ajax matches, the total over 2.5 was achieved, with more than 1.5 goals in the first half four times, and in the second half three times out of five. Go Ahead Eagles have an average total of 2.8, scoring 1.2 and conceding 1.6. They achieved over 2.5 goals twice in five matches, with more than 1.5 goals in the first half three times, and also three in the second half. Ajax most frequently scores between 76-90 minutes (36%), and concedes in the first 15 minutes and between 31-45 (25% each). Go Ahead Eagles most frequently score between 31-45 minutes (38%) and concede between 61-75 (33%). Considering Ajax's high scoring, frequent over 2.5 totals, and both teams' activity in halves, a bet on the total over 3.0 at 1.54 seems logical.

Corners: Numbers and Possible Bets

Ajax averages 4 corners per game over five matches, and Go Ahead Eagles 7.4. In the last five matches, Ajax had two over 9.5 corner totals, and Go Ahead Eagles three. For a total of 11 corners, both outcomes are offered: over 11 at 2.45, under 11 at 1.48. Ajax is favored in corners with odds of 1.35. Considering Go Ahead Eagles' high corner activity and Ajax's standard scoring, a bet on over 9.5 corners seems justified. Individual stats for Go Ahead Eagles, who consistently deliver many corners, are also worth considering, as evidenced by their average of 7.4 per game.