"Ajax" now stands in the competition's crucial region.
Ajax Amsterdam's Slump in the Dutch Championship
The Dutch football juggernaut, Amsterdam's Ajax, is currently enduring a tumultuous season. Following a disappointing 3:4 defeat against Utrecht, the city's reigning champions find themselves precariously positioned in the relegation zone of the Eredivisie, the national championship. As the dust settles, Ajax stands in the penultimate 17th place, having accumulated a meager 5 points from 7 matches played.
This predicament is further compounded by a club record, as Maurice Steijn's team has extended their winless streak to an astounding 8 matches – a club record that was last set during the 1964/65 season. The last time Ajax registered a win was back at the end of August, triumphing over Bulgarian side Ludogorets 4:1 in the Europa League. Since then, the Amsterdam-based club has suffered losses in 5 games and drawn three times.
The upcoming fixtures will present significant challenges for Ajax. On October 26th, they will travel to face Brayton in the Europa League, followed by another demanding away game against the league's current leader PSV from Eindhoven on October 29th, all in an attempt to break this disheartening winless streak.
The Unyielding Competitiveness in the Eredivisie
As of the latest updates, Ajax remains competitive within the Eredivisie – albeit just barely – placing third with 31 points, trailing closely behind PSV (3rd, 30 points) and Feyenoord (3rd, 30 points)[1]. Their recent form, however, exhibits a mix of draws, losses, and wins in their last three matches, further highlighting the narrow margins separating them from their competitors[5].
- Ajax 1 - 1 Sparta Rotterdam (April 27, 2025): A hard-fought draw in their most recent match[5].
- FC Utrecht 4 - 0 Ajax (April 20, 2025): A particular setback for Ajax[5].
- Willem II 1 - 2 Ajax (April 13, 2025): A narrow victory for Ajax[5].
As the season progresses, Ajax will need to find their rhythm and consistency to reclaim their position at the top of the Eredivisie.
- Ajax's disappointing 3:4 defeat against Utrecht in the Eredivisie has extended their winless streak to eight matches, a record set previously in the 1964/65 season.
- Ajax's most recent match in the Eredivisie, a hard-fought draw against Sparta Rotterdam, has further highlighting the close competition within the league.
- Despite their current predicament, Ajax still holds a competitive position within the Eredivisie, placing third with 31 points, but closely trails behind PSV and Feyenoord who both have 30 points each.
- As the Dutch juggernaut works to reclaim their position at the top of the Eredivisie, they will face challenges in upcoming tournaments like the Europa League against Brayton and PSV.
