- Ajax Reserves are winless in their last five matches, drawing just once in that run.
- PSV Reserves have drawn back-to-back games at home against MVV Maastricht (2-2) and away at TOP Oss (1-1).
- Jong Ajax have won three and drawn two of the last five meetings between the sides.
Top two Reserves sides clash
It should come as no surprise to learn that Ajax Amsterdam Reserves are the favorites to beat PSV Reserves in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026 on Friday with the prices on the game reflecting that head-to-head dominance. However, our Ajax Amsterdam Reserves vs PSV Reserves prediction sees Jong Ajax as an unconvincing 2.3 shot to defeat their guests at 2.62, which is a bit of a surprise.
The hosts are having a rough start to their Eerste Divisie 2025-2026 campaign, sitting 19th in the log after picking up just six points from their opening ten games. This Ajax Amsterdam Reserves vs PSV Reserves preview highlights that the fixture is of little consequence in the grand scheme of things, but it is the perfect opportunity for both of the Dutch giants to showcase some of their academy talent and tactics.
Willem Weijs will be trying to get his young Ajax players to embody the classic principles of the club, but it hasn’t worked out so well for his side so far. The latest Ajax Amsterdam Reserves vs PSV Reserves prediction must acknowledge that Jong Ajax have failed to win any of their last three games, with a 2-4 home defeat to VVV-Venlo followed by a 2-1 away loss to RKC Waalwijk and a 2-2 draw at De Graafschap.
Jong PSV will get chances against leaky defence
PSV’s Stijn Schaars brings a more flexible approach to the pitch and Jong PSV have had an excellent start to the season, currently flying high in third place on 20 points from their ten Eerste Divisie matches.
Jong PSV have won one, drawn two and lost two of their last five Eerste Divisie matches, which is a decent record, but they have come up short in their most recent two matches with a 1-1 result at TOP Oss and a 2-2 home draw against MVV. This Ajax Amsterdam Reserves vs PSV Reserves prediction emphasizes that ahead of this game, the Eindhoven-based club will be looking to improve on a dismal record on their trips to De Toekomst, where PSV have failed to win in their last three away visits to Jong Ajax.
Jong PSV have won three of their five away games in the Eerste Divisie, but conceded nine goals in the process. In comparison, Jong Ajax have won just one of their first five home matches, conceding ten times on their own turf. The Ajax Amsterdam Reserves vs PSV Reserves betting tips suggest that with both sides showing defensive vulnerabilities, the Over 2.5 goals at 1.36 looks like a great value pick.
PSV are in better form, but Ajax have historical dominance
Given Ajax’s dominance over PSV in this matchup, but the visitors’ better league form, we’re expecting a very close game here that should produce goals at both ends.
Jong Ajax play a classic 4-3-3 with a lot of energy and possession, pressing hard to regain the ball and control the tempo. Jong PSV are a flexible side, not as rigid as Jong Ajax, but they are a possession side that can play vertically when the opportunity arises.
In terms of goal scorers, Robin van Duiven has seven goals from nine Eerste Divisie appearances for PSV and is the division’s top marksman. Kayden Wolff is Jong Ajax’s main threat with five goals in nine league games, but Emre Unuvar has netted two of Ajax’s last six and has the eye for goal at the moment. Tai Abed has four goals in his last five for Jong PSV and will be their main goal scorer once more on Friday.
