Volendam vs Ajax: Eredivisie Prediction (30.08.2025)

On Saturday, August 30, at 16:30 CEST, at the Kras Stadium in Volendam, the home side Volendam will host Ajax Amsterdam in the fourth round of the 2025-2026 Dutch Eredivisie. Volendam drew all three of their opening matches and sit in ninth place, while Ajax have collected seven points and stand third in the table.

Bookmakers see Ajax as clear favorites. A bet on the Oranges is offered at Odds 7.30, a draw at Odds 5.35, while a victory for the Red-and-Whites is priced at Odds 1.37. Experts expect plenty of goals: over 2.5 goals pays Odds 1.46, while both teams to score is at Odds 1.68.

Volendam

Rick Kruys’ team, last season’s Eerste Divisie champions, scored 87 goals in 38 matches. Their attacking strength secured promotion, though defensive lapses were common. Summer signings have bolstered the backline, but the coach still trusts familiar players. Three high-scoring draws to open the season show Volendam continue to play adventurous football, as seen against AZ Alkmaar, where they led early but had to salvage a draw late on.

Ajax

John Heitinga’s squad has been consistent but predictable, scoring exactly two goals in each of their three Eredivisie matches. Veteran striker Wout Weghorst has already netted three goals, showing signs of returning to form after last season’s injury struggles. However, the goalkeeper position remains shaky, with new loanee Vítězslav Jaroš from Liverpool underwhelming against Go Ahead Eagles. If Ajax aim for the title, they may need more reliability between the posts.

Head-to-head statistics

Since 2022, the sides have met four times, with Ajax winning three and one ending in a draw.

Prediction

Ajax’s attack seems to have found a leader. A strong betting pick is for Wout Weghorst to score at Odds 1.89.