Eriksen and Janssen to shine in AFC Ajax vs. FC Twente Enschede – Dutch Eredivisie preview
It will be a breathtaking encounter between Ajax Amsterdam and FC Twente Enschede when they lock horns in the Eredivisie title-deciding encounter at Amsterdam Arena on Sunday, May 15.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/AFC-Ajax-c38228 Amsterdam
Two months earlier, even the most optimistic of Ajax fans were not expecting their beloved side to compete for the title. However, the Amsterdammers have stunned everyone, racing towards glory and now stand only a win away from lifting their 30th Eredivisie
title.
Ajax currently sit second in the league table, trailing the league leaders FC Twente by a solitary point. With only three points up for grabs, they have every right to remain confident to be crowned Dutch champions.
Frank de Boer, Ajax manager, has done well after replacing Martin Jol, who left the managerial hot seat in December 2010. De Boer has done a tremendous job ever since. Ajax have played impressively in front of their home crowd, losing only twice from their
16 encounters played at home. They have an overall record of 33 played, 21 won, 7 drawn and 5 lost.
Boer is confident of winning the upcoming match against FC Twente despite losing 3-2 in KNVB beker Cup final on Sunday, May 1. Boer said, “The cup I see as a dessert – they can have that. Let us win the main dish, the championship, which everyone at Ajax
is longing for.”
FC Twente Enschede
The Tukkers would be brimming with confidence after defeating Ajax 3-2 in the Dutch cup final at De Kuip Stadion on Sunday. They have an excellent chance to complete a domestic treble this season when they travel to Amsterdam for the decisive encounter.
The reigning Eredivisie champions currently sit atop the league table, only a solitary point ahead of the second placed Ajax. They only need to secure a point in their last encounter of the season to defend their title successfully.
The Tukkers have played impressively this season, stunning everyone with their good performances. They have staged dominant performances in front of their home crowd, and also on the road throughout the season. They have an overall record of 33 played, 21
won, 8 drawn and 4 lost.
Michel Preud’homme has done tremendously well in his debut season with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Twente-c39233. Preud’homme has already claimed Johan Cruijff Shield and KNVB beker Cup this season and looks confident to lift the Eredivisie title as well this season.
Preud’homme said, “We have confidence, Ajax want revenge - we'll see after the match what was the most important factor.”
Head-to-Head statistics
FC Twente have won three of their last five encounters against Ajax. One match ended in a stalemate and the Amsterdammers won the remaining game.
Players to watch
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Christian-Eriksen-c9074 – Ajax Amsterdam
The 19-year-old attacking midfielder has emerged as one of the brightest stars in Eredivisie this season. The Danish International has scored seven goals so far this season, not to forget a bagful of assists. He will be a key player for the Amsterdammers
should they manage to emerge victorious.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Theo-Janssen-c34871 – FC Twente Enschede
The 29-year-old midfielder has played impressively throughout the ongoing season, scoring 12 goals in 29 appearances while also providing many useful assists. It will be hard for the Amsterdammers defenders tying him down.
Prediction
It would be an intriguing battle between the two sides at Amsterdam Arena as both outfits are in pursuit of the title. However, Ajax have the advantage of playing at home and a hard-fought 2-1 victory, and the 30th Eredivisie title, is the prediction
for the night.
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