- PSV Reserves sit fifth in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026 table with 56 points from 36 games.
- Ajax Amsterdam Reserves occupy 20th place, having collected just 32 points in 36 games.
PSV looking to turn the tide in reserve derby
Ajax Amsterdam Reserves have never lost a home game to PSV in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026 reserve league, winning one and drawing one, but Stijn Schaars’ men will be optimistic that they can turn the trend in this reserve derby. PSV Reserves vs Ajax Amsterdam Reserves prediction suggests that PSV come into this contest in better form, having won their last two matches, including a 2-0 away victory over Jong AZ Alkmaar.
While league promotion is not at stake, bragging rights and the development of young players mean that this fixture will be more than just a friendly.
Schaars’ PSV have employed a tactic similar to that of the Eindhoven club’s first team this term, with a 4-2-3-1 system that can expand to some exciting offensive shapes. Their primary tactical focus is on vertical, high-tempo play, with quick passing and high pressing as key aspects. Schaars’ charges average 1.78 goals per home game, while conceding 1.33.
Ajax must be careful at the back
Paul Nuijten’s Ajax Amsterdam Reserves are a very different team, and have attempted to introduce a more rigid structure to the young Amsterdamers in recent weeks. Their 4-3-3 system is much more patient, with a focus on possession and positional play, which requires more technical skill.
Don O’Niel is the team’s leading scorer with just 7 goals in 35 league appearances in 2025-2026, so there is certainly a lack of quality in the attacking third. The PSV Reserves vs Ajax Amsterdam Reserves betting tips indicate that Ajax have scored just 1.17 goals per away game, netting just 21 times on their travels all campaign.
Ajax’s poor form has seen them lose their last four games, most recently a 6-1 thrashing at Vitesse, and they have won just one of their last three away, with 12 defeats in 18 away games in the Eerste Divisie 2025-2026. With their recent poor form, Nuijten’s side should not be expected to take anything from this away game.
PSV can take the points
Although PSV have suffered one win and one defeat from their last two home games, the PSV Reserves vs Ajax Amsterdam Reserves prediction is that they will face an inferior Ajax Amsterdam team on Friday and should be able to take all three points at De Herdgang.
Austyn Jones has been in good scoring form for PSV, having netted three of his team’s last three goals in their previous five games, while Robin van Duiven is the main attacking threat with 14 goals in 22 games.
This PSV Reserves vs Ajax Amsterdam Reserves preview further highlights that the odds for a PSV victory are favorable at around 1.79, while Over 2.5 goals at 1.26 and Both Teams to Score at 1.31 also appeal.
