Utrecht vs Ajax Match Preview
Ajax picked up well after the winter break with a 2-0 victory against Feyenoord on Wednesday. Although the ‘Godenzonen’ play a refreshed 4-3-3 style game since Frank de Boer took over from Martin Jol, the team do have one serious problem. With Luis Suarez still suspended and Mounir El Hamdaoui injured, they lack a goal scoring striker. FC Utrecht will try to take advantage on Sunday, but for a victory Utrecht has to be the first team to score against Ajax with Frank de Boer on the bench.
Utrecht defeated Ajax 2-1 in Amsterdam earlier this season. For the ‘Domstedelingen’ Ajax is the most important opponent of the season. Utrecht coach Ton du Chatinier even refused to speak out the name Ajax according to the newly acquired Kevin Strootman. The former Sparta player made his Utrecht debut in the 2-1 win at VVV-Venlo on Wednesday.
Utrecht defeated Ajax twice in one season only once in the 2005/06 season. The last club that managed to grab a double win in one season against Ajax was sc Heerenveen in 2008/2009. PSV, Feyenoord, sc Heerenveen and Vitesse are the only clubs to have done this twice in Eredivisie history.