Twente vs Ajax prediction

THE FORECAST

Ajax sit one point above Twente in second place and carry a slightly superior scoring average (2.7 vs 2.5 goals per game), and while both sides have only three days' rest after their Conference League fixtures, Ajax's injury list is significantly longer — including key defenders Sutalo, Blind, and Gaaei — though the news that Brandt is fit and four centre-backs are available somewhat cushions those concerns. Twente are also missing several players including first-choice goalkeeper Unnerstall, which is a notable handicap at home. The cold, damp conditions are unlikely to strongly favour either pressing side, but Ajax's marginally better overall quality and league position tip the balance toward an away win in what should be a competitive, closely fought match.