Ajax v Feyenoord 2nd February 2025: Eredivisie Preview
A huge game is set to take place in the Netherlands this weekend as Ajax host Feyenoord in De Klassieker this Sunday, February 2nd. The game is regarded as one of the most heated derbies in Europe.
Ajax sit 2nd in the Eredivisie with Feyenoord behind in 4th. A win in this game would be key for Ajax who would move within a point of league leaders PSV.
PSV have excelled this season in what is a transition period for the top division in Holland. However, Ajax are looking to return to the top of Dutch football in a much improved campaign so far.
Everything you need to know ahead of this weekend's meeting between the sides can be found below.
Previous Meetings
This game is never short of goals with 12 scored in the last 3 meetings between the sides. Each of those games were won to nil which is quite an extraordinary stat in itself.
The sides last met in the reverse fixture in the current league campaign. That match was won by Ajax, winning 0-2 away from home.
Find the five previous results between the sides.
30th October 2024: Feyenoord 0-2 Ajax
7th April 2024: Feyenoord 6-0 Ajax
27th September 2023: Ajax 0-4 Feyenoord
5th April 2023: Feyenoord 1-2 Ajax
19th March 2023: Ajax 2-3 Feyenoord
Players to Watch
Ajax
Bertrand Traore
The winger has been a very welcome addition to the Ajax side since arriving at the club. Traore has more than contributed to the upturn in form of the Dutch giants in the current campaign.
Five goals and two assists so far in the Eredivisie for the 29 year old and will undoubtedly be one of the key players in this weekend's game.
Feyenoord
Igor Paixao
An incredibly interesting player makes up Feyenoord’s one to watch for this game. The 24 year old striker is having a great season in the Eredivisie with a great contribution to goals for Feyenoord.
Five goals and six assists in 19 league games ensures that everyone should keep an eye on Paixao in the clash on Sunday.
Should both players mentioned above be in form for their sides this Sunday then fans should be spoiled for action in the anticipated encounter.
Where to Watch and Kick Off Times
Fans in the Netherlands can watch Ajax take on Feyenoord on ESPN with a kick off time of 2:30pm. In the United Kingdom, the game will not be shown on any of the sports tv channels.
Fans can watch the game via BET365 with an account or can use TrillerTV Plus, with kick off at 1:30pm.
Score Prediction
Despite Feyenoord enjoying much of the results across the last five meetings between the sides, Ajax are returning to their best. We predict a win for Ajax, who we predict will be victorious with a scoreline of 2-1.