Ajax - Willem II

Ajax enter this matchday 3 clash looking to maintain the momentum from their emphatic 5-1 victory over Fortuna Sittard on 12 September 2026. Their start to the Eredivisie season has been defined by a mix of high-scoring attacking displays and occasional defensive lapses, including a 1-3 defeat to PSV Eindhoven earlier this month. In contrast, Willem II arrive in Amsterdam searching for their first win of the campaign. After a difficult opening run that saw them struggle to contain opponents, they showed signs of defensive improvement in their recent 1-1 draw against AZ Alkmaar on 11 September 2026.

The two sides last squared off in the Eredivisie on 13 April 2025, when Ajax secured a narrow 2-1 victory. As Willem II prepare to face the hosts at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, they will aim to disrupt the rhythm of a side that has consistently found the net throughout the summer. The question remains whether the visitors can tighten their structure enough to withstand the pressure of an Ajax attack that is clearly hitting its stride.