Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven:Top of the table clash

Top of the table clash is awaiting football fans in Holland and Europe Sunday evening as Ajax host PSV.The Amesterdammers are leading the pack by just 1 point with 34 points from rivals Eindhoven who are 2nd with 33.These two teams have won 8 of the league titles in the past ten seasons between them and they seem to be the only contenders to win it again.

Ajax

Erik Ten Hag will hope his star forward Dusan Tadic will be on top form to cause trouble for the visitor’s team.The manager knows this match can be a turning point for their quest to retain the Dutch league championship.Ajax dropped 2 points in their last match away to Willem which made PSV reach within 1 point of them and hence the importance of this match.The Amesterdammers have an incredible goal scoring record with 52 goals in 14 games in the league averaging over 3.5 goals per match.

PSV Eindhoven

Coming into this crucial Dutch derby,PSV have won three matches in a row and are unbeaten in their last 8 matches.In their last 6 matches, 24 goals have been scored,18 by PSV and 6 by their opponents.German manager Roger Schmidt has four injuries in his team that might not play this match.He will hope his top goal scorer Donyel Malen will be on top form to threaten the Ajax defence.

Verdict

Both teams will be keen not to lose this match which will cause them to be cautious in their offensive approach.

Home win or draw, under 3.5 goals