FC Volendam hosted AFC Ajax in a pre-season friendly at Kras Stadion on Sunday as both clubs prepared for the 2026-27 campaign. The match kicked off at 14:30 CEST, with Ajax aiming to build momentum and Volendam looking to test their squad against Eredivisie heavyweights.
Ajax entered the match without injured stars Kasper Dolberg and Ahmetcan Kaplan, while FC Volendam reported no major injury concerns. The fixture traditionally favors Ajax, but the teams drew 2-2 in their most recent friendly meeting two months prior.
FC Volendam and Ajax Team News and Recent Form
Ajax progressed in their UEFA Conference League qualifying rounds and continued to adjust their squad for the upcoming season. Despite missing Dolberg and Kaplan due to injury, the visitors remained favorites given their recent performances and overall squad depth.
Volendam entered with a fully fit squad and aimed to use the friendly to evaluate combinations and improve match fitness before the start of the league season. The home side hoped to take confidence from their recent competitive displays and use the opportunity to assess tactics, fitness, and squad depth.
Historically, Ajax have dominated this fixture. They won 2-0 in an Eredivisie meeting in January 2026, while a friendly two months later ended in a 2-2 draw. Ajax also secured a 4-1 victory in May 2024.
Match Format and What to Watch
As a pre-season fixture, both managers were expected to rotate their squads and give valuable minutes to first-team regulars and younger players. The match provided another opportunity for Ajax to assess tactics and squad depth before the competitive season begins.
