Feyenoord leads the Eredivisie. This leaves AFC Ajax in second place, three points behind the Rotterdam side. The league table was confirmed this week following the completion of the tenth round of matches.
The Amsterdam club has 21 points from six wins, three draws and one defeat. Recent form is positive, with three consecutive victories. The latest was a 1-2 away win at Sparta Rotterdam last Saturday. Abdellah Ouazane and Tolu Arokodare found the net, assisted by Julian Brandt. The next opportunity to close the gap comes this weekend. Ajax then hosts AZ Alkmaar, a direct rival currently in fifth place. The full standings show the tight title race.
Position in the table
Feyenoord's lead has been built in a season where Ajax has scored 29 goals and conceded 13. Their goal difference of +16 is the second-best in the league. Top scorer Julian Brandt has contributed six goals to that tally. The Amsterdam side has experienced a mixed run of results, from a 5-2 win in Groningen to a 1-1 draw against NEC. The last five matches have yielded ten points. This sequence also includes a 2-0 victory over Atalanta and a 2-1 defeat to HNK Hajduk Split. Their recent form reads three wins, one draw and one loss.
All focus now shifts to the upcoming home fixture. A win against AZ is vital to maintain pressure on Feyenoord. The opponent from Alkmaar trails Ajax by just four points, adding significant weight to the encounter. The game kicks off at 18:45 on Saturday at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
The report in full is at AD Sport
