Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Twente
Match Time & Date:
22/08/2021
12:15
Prediction: 2-3
Ajax
Buoyed by a thrilling 5-0 win over NEC Nijmegen, Ajax will be aiming to retain top position in the standings when they face Twente at De Grolsch Veste on Sunday. The reigning champions impressed in their opener, with captain Dusan Tadic continuing where he left last term. Despite failing to find the net in the triumph over NEC, summer signing Steven Berghuis should keep his place in the starting XI. Antony, who represented Brazil at the Olympic Games, could play some part in Sunday’s clash as well, while left-back Tagliafico remains on the sidelines through suspension.
Twente, on the other hand, aim to bounce back from a 2-1 loss to Fortuna Sittard. The Reds are likely to go for a win as well, and, taking everything into account, over 2.5 goals betting option should be considered. You should know that over 2.5 goals have been netted in six of the previous seven meetings between the two sides. All Cerny, Lukoki, and Pierie have been struggling with injuries for the home team.
Highlighted Player (Joel Drommel):
Born on November 16, 1996, Joel Drommel is a Dutch footballer who plays for Twente as a goalkeeper. Drommel played for IJsselmeervogels youth team when Twente scouts spotted him. The shot-stopper was immediately brought to Enschede, and he has been playing for the Reds ever since.
He made his Eredivisie debut in September 2015 in a 2-2 draw with Ajax. Joel Drommel has 18 appearances with Jong FC Twente as well. Speaking of his international career, the talented goalkeeper has four caps with the Netherlands U21 team. He represented the Oranje at the UEFA U21 Championship in Italy 2019, making two appearances at the tournament.
It has to be noted that Joel Drommel used to play as a midfielder before turning goalkeeper. His fother Piet-Jan Drommel was a footballer as well, playing for the like of AZ Alkmaar and SC Telstar during his career. Joel Drommel is 193cm tall.
Highlighted Team (Ajax):
Ajax is a Dutch football club that was founded on 18 March, 1900. Ajax are well known for their youth academy, which regarded as one of the best youth football schools in the world. The likes of Johan Cruijff, Edwin van der Sar, Dennis Bergkamp, Patrick Kluivert, Rafael van der Vaart and Marco van Basten are all products of Ajax’s football academy. The Amsterdammers share a big rivalry with Feyenoord and there have always been fireworks when the two teams face each other in De Klassieker.
During the seventies Feyenoord and Ajax were the only two teams who were capable of winning the domestic trophies, while PSV have been playing an important role in Dutch football in the 21st century. PSV and Ajax are regarded as big rivals as well and the two teams square off against each other in De Topper. Ajax play their home games at Amsterdam ArenA, the stadium that was opened on 14 August, 1996. The Amsterdammers won their fourth European Cup (Champions League) trophy in 1995, beating Milan in the title game in Vienna.
