Ajax vs Feyenoord: Prediction, Lineups & Kickoff Time | Eredivisie 2025/26

On: December 12, 2025 2:10 AM

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Ajax vs Feyenoord — Match Preview

The biggest match in Dutch football, De Klassieker, takes center stage at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Sunday, 14 December 2025. Feyenoord sit 2nd in the table with 34 points, boasting the league’s most potent attack (41 goals). Ajax, recovering from a rocky start, are in 4th with 26 points and have won three in a row across all competitions. A win for Ajax is non-negotiable if they want to stay in the title race; a win for Feyenoord would open a massive 11-point gap between the arch-rivals.

Ajax vs Feyenoord — Match Info

Competition: Eredivisie (Matchday 16)
Venue: Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam (Capacity: 55,865)
Date: Sunday, 14 December 2025
Kickoff: 14:30 CET | 13:30 GMT | 19:00 IST
Referee: Serdar Gözübüyük (NED)

Ajax vs Feyenoord — Match Stakes

Ajax (4th — 26 pts):

Win → Moves to 29 pts; closes the gap to Feyenoord to 5 points
Draw → Keeps the unbeaten run alive but does little for title hopes
Loss → Gap widens to 11 points; realistic title ambitions end

Feyenoord (2nd — 34 pts):

Win → Moves to 37 pts; cements 2nd place and chases the league leaders
Draw → A solid result away in Amsterdam; maintains the 8-point buffer
Loss → Momentum halt; allows Ajax and AZ/Twente to close in

Ajax vs Feyenoord — Team News

Ajax:

Suspended: Baas Y. (Red Card)
Out: Weghorst W. (Ankle), Taylor K. (Injury), Berghuis S. (Groin), Sutalo J. (Health), Mannsverk S. (Foot)
Questionable: Steur S. (Injury)

Feyenoord:

Out: Hwang In-Beom (Injury – Huge Loss), Trauner G. (Achilles), Beelen T. (Broken Leg), Nieuwkoop B. (Injury), Stengs C. (Knee – Long term)
Questionable: Gimenez S. (Fitness check)

Ajax vs Feyenoord — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Ajax

10/12 — 4–2 vs Qarabag (UCL)
06/12 — 3–1 vs Fortuna Sittard (Eredivisie)
02/12 — 2–0 vs Groningen (Eredivisie)
25/11 — 0–2 vs Benfica (UCL)
22/11 — 1–2 vs Excelsior (Eredivisie)

Feyenoord

07/12 — 6–1 vs PEC Zwolle (Eredivisie)
30/11 — 2–1 vs Telstar (Eredivisie)
27/11 — 1–3 vs Celtic (UEL)
23/11 — 2–4 vs NEC Nijmegen (Eredivisie)
10/11 — 1–2 vs Go Ahead Eagles (Eredivisie)

Ajax vs Feyenoord — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)

02/02/2025 — Ajax 2–1 Feyenoord (Eredivisie)
30/10/2024 — Feyenoord 0–2 Ajax (Eredivisie)
07/04/2024 — Feyenoord 6–0 Ajax (Eredivisie)
27/09/2023 — Ajax 0–4 Feyenoord (Eredivisie)
05/04/2023 — Feyenoord 1–2 Ajax (KNVB Cup)

Ajax vs Feyenoord — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)

Ajax (4-3-3)

Pasveer; Rensch, Rugani, Kaplan, Hato; Henderson, Klaassen, Fitz-Jim; Traore, Brobbey, Godts

Feyenoord (4-3-3)

Wellenreuther; Lotomba, Gonzalez, Hancko, Bueno; Timber, Zerrouki, Milambo; Paixao, Ueda, Ivanusec

Ajax vs Feyenoord — Impact Bench

Ajax: Akpom (Direct goal threat), Gaaei (Speed on flank)

Feyenoord: Carranza (Target man), Moussa (Dribbling skill)

Ajax vs Feyenoord — Tactical Analysis

Ajax

Francesco Farioli has a defensive headache with Baas suspended and Sutalo ill. He will likely pair Rugani with Kaplan or Hato centrally. Ajax will look to exploit Feyenoord’s high line through the speed of Godts and Traore. Without Kenneth Taylor’s drive, Jordan Henderson must control the tempo and protect the makeshift backline.

Feyenoord

Brian Priske’s side has scored 6 goals in their last game but conceded 8 in the three before that. Missing Hwang In-Beom disrupts their rhythm, so Quinten Timber will need to carry the ball. Feyenoord will press high, targeting Ajax’s young defenders, but their own defense (missing Trauner and Beelen) is equally vulnerable to counter-attacks.

Ajax vs Feyenoord — Key Battles

Brobbey vs Hancko — physical duel of the match
Henderson vs Timber — battle for midfield authority
Hato vs Paixao — Ajax’s best defender vs Feyenoord’s best winger
Pasveer vs Ueda — veteran keeper vs clinical finisher

Ajax vs Feyenoord — Spotlight Players

Ajax — Brian Brobbey

With Weghorst out, the pressure is on Brobbey. His hold-up play is elite, but he needs to be clinical against a depleted Feyenoord defense to win the hearts of the Arena faithful.

Feyenoord — Ayase Ueda

The Japanese striker has big shoes to fill if Gimenez isn’t 100%. Coming off a strong performance vs Zwolle, his movement in the box will test Ajax’s reorganized defense.

Ajax vs Feyenoord — Prediction

Ajax 2–2 Feyenoord

Both teams are missing key defensive pillars (Sutalo/Baas for Ajax, Trauner/Beelen for Feyenoord). This suggests a chaotic, open game with plenty of goals. Ajax have home advantage, but Feyenoord’s attack is lethal. A high-scoring draw feels inevitable.