Eredivisie 2024-25: Ajax-RKC Waalwijk, the probable formations

Ajax-RKC Waalwijk, the probable formations

Ajax opens 2025 by hosting Waalwijk in the 18thª day of the Eredivisie, Saturday at 6:45 p.m. On paper, an affordable engagement for the Lancers, who aim to consolidate second place in the standings against the league’s tail end.

Ajax ended 2024 with a hard-fought victory against Sparta Rotterdam (0-2), decided in the final by goals from Taylor on a penalty kick and Traorè. This success allowed the Lancers to reach 39 points, in the middle of the title race.

During the winter break, coach Farioli worked on the team’s physical condition and called for reinforcements in the market, with attacker Ra’l Moro of Valladolid in his sights. For the challenge against Waalwijk, Farioli will have to choose between Handerson and Fitz-Jim in midfield, while in attack the ballot è between Brobbey and Weghorst.

Probable lineups

Ajax (4-3-3): Pasveer; Hato, Baas, Sutalo, Rensch; Klaassen, Handerson, Taylor; Akpom, Weghorst, Berghuis. Coach: Farioli.
RKC Waalwijk (4-2-3-1): Kesting; Wouters, Van Eijma, Van Gelderen, Al Mazyani; Roemeratoe, Oukili; va der Water, Ihattaren, Margaret; Zawada. Coach: Fraser