Ajax v Go Ahead Eagles: Champions League push meets mid-table climb | OneFootball

Ajax host Go Ahead Eagles in the Eredivisie at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Saturday, 17 January 2026, with third place under pressure and Champions League qualification the prize for staying on track, while the visitors chase valuable mid-table momentum.

Ajax and Go Ahead Eagles shared a 2-2 draw in August. The hosts start from third on 33 points, while the visitors arrive 12th on 20.

Godenzonen's recent run mixes big league results with a cup setback. Wins over Telstar and Feyenoord sit alongside a heavy KNVB Beker defeat at AZ. Supereagles have taken points in their past two league matches, drawing with Groningen and Fortuna Sittard, and advanced twice on penalties in the cup.

Injuries shape selection. Godenzonen list Steven Berghuis, Wout Weghorst and James McConnell as sidelined. Supereagles are without Gerrit Nauber, Dean James, Pim Saathof and Robbin Weijenberg. That defensive absentee list could test the visitors' depth in Amsterdam.

On season trends, Godenzonen average 57% possession with 86.40% passing accuracy and have scored 35 league goals, largely from inside the box. Supereagles cross frequently, with 328 open-play deliveries at 19.82% accuracy and six headed goals. Mika Godts (eight league goals, six assists) and Oscar Gloukh (five assists) could spearhead the hosts, while Mathis Suray (eight goals) leads the visitors' threat.

A win would move Godenzonen to 36 points and could tighten their grip on Champions League qualification. Victory for Supereagles would take them to 23 points and may nudge them towards the top half, further away from the relegation battle.