Jong Ajax vs Jong FC Utrecht: Lineups, H2H, and Stats Dominate Match Preview

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• Cedric Malan
• Apr 21, 2025
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Jong Ajax and Jong FC Utrecht: Fight for Supremacy in the Eerste Divisie

The tension ramps up for the clash between Jong Ajax and Jong FC Utrecht, set for May 17, 2025, in the Vrouwen Eerste divisie A - Voorjaar. Recent history places Jong Ajax in pole position—not just on the league table but in the minds of fans who’ve watched their last duels. Heading into this meeting, Jong Ajax sits comfortably at the top with 31 points (8 wins, 7 draws, 12 losses), while Jong FC Utrecht is a distant second at 17 points (3 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses). The gap doesn’t lie.

When these two teams met earlier in the season, Jong Ajax edged past with a tight 2-1 victory. Before that, both sides played to a goalless draw. If history is anything to go by, Utrecht needs all the grit they can muster—it’s clear they’re coming in as underdogs.

Digging into the numbers, Jong Ajax simply churn out more. Their average in both possession and shots on target consistently tops that of their Utrecht counterparts. More than just holding the ball, Ajax presses with a constant attacking drive, something that’s tripped up Utrecht’s defense in prior encounters.

Lineups, Key Players, and Tactical Advantage

The expected starting lineups offer more insights. For Jong FC Utrecht, players like Mees Akkerman and midfielders Ivar Jenner and Gibson Yah need to make things work up front alongside forward Lynden Edhart. In defense, Sofiane Dris covers the back with Andreas Dithmer standing guard between the posts. However, energy from the subs might be limited—Jonathans Miliano won’t make the squad due to injury, thinning their options.

On the other side, Jong Ajax fields a sturdy core: goalkeeper Tom De Graaff keeps things locked down at the back, Per Kloosterboer and Wessel Kooy provide flexibility through the middle, and Sil Van Der Wegen looks to break through Utrecht’s lines. The Ajax bench, with Noa Dundas and Oualid Agougil in reserve, could come into play if the match gets tight late on.

Ajax’s form seems more stable. Their possession game lets them dictate tempo. While Utrecht tries to snatch points on the counter, the stats just don’t show the same sharpness in front of goal or control in midfield. When looking at current form, Ajax’s edge doesn’t go unnoticed by fans—the majority of community polls lean toward another Ajax win.

The unique challenge for Utrecht is breaking through Ajax’s high press. If Jenner and Yah can open passing lanes, Edhart could exploit rare spaces at the back. But with Jong Ajax’s solid midfield and strong defensive tracking, they’ll need something special. This fixture has all the ingredients for fireworks, especially with league positions on the line and recent meetings still fresh in everyone’s memory.