Ajax vs Feyenoord Prediction 14.12.2025 | Eredivisie

Despite a promising start that suggested Ajax could emerge as serious contenders for the national title, a sharp dip in form — claiming just four points from five matches between mid-October and mid-November — has effectively removed them from the title race.

The Amsterdam giants have attempted to regain momentum with back-to-back routine victories, defeating Groningen 2-0 at home and securing a 3-1 triumph against Fortuna Sittard on the road. Yet, their hopes of lifting the trophy now verge on the miraculous, as they trail league leaders PSV by a daunting 14 points, even with the season still in its first half.

Nevertheless, Ajax have managed to inject a significant boost of confidence into their squad ahead of De Klassieker, coming from behind twice to claim an impressive 4-2 victory at Qarabag — marking their first three points and first win of an otherwise bleak Champions League campaign.

On the injury front, interim manager Fred Grim faces a notable setback, with influential quartet Josip Sutalo, Kenneth Taylor, Steven Berghuis, and experienced striker Wout Weghorst all unavailable, leaving the Dutch side to navigate this pivotal clash without some of their key figures.

This season’s Eredivisie title race appears to have been distilled down to just two contenders, with Feyenoord emerging as PSV’s sole real challenger at the summit. However, the Rotterdam giants are under immense pressure, knowing they must deliver near-perfect performances in their upcoming league fixtures.

Shock defeats to Go Ahead Eagles (2-1) and NEC Nijmegen (4-2) in November have left Feyenoord six points adrift at the top, but they will now look to stretch a revived Eredivisie streak to three matches.

Unlike their fierce rivals, Feyenoord approach their first De Klassieker of the season in a precarious mood. Midweek saw them surrender a 3-1 lead in a seven-goal thriller against FCSB in Romania, marking their fifth defeat in seven competitive outings — a sobering blow ahead of this high-stakes clash.

Under mounting pressure, coach Robin van Persie faces a logistical and tactical nightmare, with no fewer than ten players currently undergoing injury rehabilitation. Crafting a competitive lineup against Ajax will be a formidable challenge, making this Sunday’s showdown one of the season’s most intriguing and unpredictable encounters.