Ajax vs NAC Breda preview, prediction, head-to-head, team news, possible line-ups, and betting tips

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4 Minutes Read
September 26, 2025

A David versus Goliath clash is on the Eredivisie schedule as Dutch giants Ajax prepare to welcome newly-promoted NAC Breda to the formidable Johan Cruyff ArenA.1 For Ajax, this is a fixture where three points and a dominant performance are the minimum expectations as they continue their push for the league title. For NAC Breda, this represents the toughest challenge of their campaign; a trip to Amsterdam where the primary objective will be damage limitation and gaining experience back in the top flight.

This match preview will break down what is, by all metrics, a colossal mismatch. While the result itself seems a foregone conclusion, there is significant value to be found by analysing the goal markets, handicaps, and head-to-head statistical trends. We will provide expert analysis and predictions for a match that should showcase the attacking flair of the home side.

Ajax Vs NAC Breda match preview/Betting preview

Team Recent Form

Based on fixtures in the 2025/26 Eredivisie season, here is the recent competitive form for both clubs.

Ajax: WWWLW

NAC Breda: LLDLL

key stats

The Johan Cruyff ArenA is a fortress; Ajax have won all three of their Eredivisie home games this season, scoring a massive 11 goals in the process.
The head-to-head record is one of the most one-sided in Dutch football, with Ajax currently on a 13-match winning streak against NAC Breda in all competitions.
Newly promoted NAC Breda are finding life on the road tough and have failed to score in their last two away matches in the Eredivisie.

My prediction is a 4-0 victory for Ajax. There is a monumental gulf in quality, resources, and form between these two teams that cannot be overlooked. Ajax are in relentless goalscoring form at home, and they are facing a newly-promoted side that is struggling to adapt to the pace and quality of the Eredivisie. The historical data from this fixture points towards a high-scoring, clean-sheet victory for the Amsterdam giants. Expect Ajax to dominate possession from the first whistle, create numerous chances, and put NAC Breda to the sword in a comprehensive and professional performance.

Ajax Vs NAC Breda H2H

As stated, Ajax’s dominance is absolute, having won the last 13 consecutive meetings between the two clubs.
This fixture is synonymous with goals for the home side; Ajax have scored three or more goals in 10 of their last 12 matches against NAC Breda.
Ajax’s defence has also historically overwhelmed NAC, keeping a clean sheet in 8 of their last 11 victories over the Breda outfit.
You have to go back to the previous decade to find NAC Breda’s last victory against Ajax, which came in a 2-1 away win in 2009.

pre game odds

Ajax Win: 1.12
Draw: 9.50
NAC Breda Win: 21.00

(Odds are subject to change and are correct as of the time of writing)

team news Ajax

The Ajax manager has a wealth of attacking talent to choose from and may use the opportunity to rotate one or two players following a midweek European game. Captain Steven Bergwijn is in fine form and expected to start. The only significant defensive concern is an injury to centre-back Josip Šutalo, which will likely see Devyne Rensch or a youth academy prospect partner Jorrel Hato at the heart of the defence.

team news NAC Breda

NAC Breda’s monumental task is made even more difficult by the suspension of their experienced captain and central midfielder, Casper Staring. His leadership and defensive presence in the middle of the park will be sorely missed as they prepare to face Ajax’s fluid midfield. The pressure will be on striker Elías Már Ómarsson, who was prolific during their promotion campaign, to hold up the ball and offer an outlet on the rare occasions they can counter-attack.