The first round of Eredivisie: Can Ajax s 75% possession rate tear apart the Devil s home court?

At 18:15 on August 17, 2025, the Eredivisie League is about to usher in a strong dialogue, and the Eagles of Forward will sit at the de Edelals Stadium to face the traditional giants Ajax. This competition involving the European seats is full of suspense. Ajax needs to win and consolidate the qualification of the Champions League, while the home team must strive for the joint quota of the European Association.

The Eagles of Forward have recently shown their true colors as dark horses, and have remained strong in the last seven rounds of the league with 4 wins and 3 draws. The "3-5-2" defense and counter-revolution system created by the head coach is becoming more mature, and the coordinated defense between the three central defenders and the wingbacks has reached the third interception success rate in the Eredivisie. What is commendable is its home resilience. It has conceded only 4 goals in eight home games this season, and the steel defense line has made many powerful teams, including Eindhoven, return in vain. The offensive combination of Dutch U21 international Decker and Norwegian air dominant Olsen is getting better, and the two teams have contributed 75% of the team's threatening passes.

Ajax continues his football philosophy of offense and defense, and his average ball possession rate of 65% demonstrates his wealthy club background. The team's original "4-2-3-1" high-pressure system runs smoothly, and the double midfielders have completed the most 1,346 successful passes in the Eredivisie this season. However, there are hidden concerns about handling high-altitude balls on the defense line, and he has lost 4 goals in the last 3 games. The bench has hidden murderous intent, and the Brazilian winger Neto, who has returned from injury, is in a hot state. The three finals he created after his substitute have become the team's goal-grabbing weapon.

Comprehensive analysis and judgment, although Ajax is unfavorable in the away game, he is expected to control the rhythm of the game with his profound tactical qualities. The score is expected to be 1-2 or 0-2, and traditional giants continue their suppression of mid-level teams with precise high-pressures.