Ajax and FC Twente carry strong form into Enschede clash
Only one point separates the Eredivisie rivals after both recorded emphatic victories in Europe and won their latest domestic fixtures.
Ajax and FC Twente head into their meeting in Enschede with little between them near the top of the Eredivisie. The Amsterdam side have collected one point more than Twente, giving their latest encounter added significance in a tightly packed upper section of the table.
Both clubs enjoyed successful Conference League outings in midweek. Ajax produced a commanding 6-1 away victory over FC Midtjylland, while Twente defeated Pafos 3-1 on home soil. Those results mean each side enters the domestic contest with confidence after balancing European and league commitments.
Their recent Eredivisie form has also been impressive. Ajax beat AZ 1-0 in their previous league fixture, while Twente recorded a remarkable 9-0 victory away to Excelsior. The latter was described by VI as a club-record win, underlining the hosts’ attacking momentum before facing Ajax.
Ajax can also draw encouragement from last season’s visit to the Grolsch Veste. They trailed before turning the match around after the interval and eventually winning 3-2. With Twente now in prolific form and just one point behind, the latest meeting appears finely balanced.
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