Ajax vs Telstar: Can Ajax start the new Eredivisie season with a big win?

On Aug 10, 2025

Ajax take on Telstar in the first match of the new Eredivisie season on Sunday, August 10, at 14:30 CET. Here’s the lowdown and my betting tip for the clash.

Match Preview

Ajax came heartbreakingly close to winning the title last season, finishing just one point behind the champions. Over the summer, they appointed John Heitinga as the new head coach.

Pre-season was mostly positive for the Amsterdam side—they won their first five friendlies, but ended with a 0-3 loss to Como and a 2-2 draw against Monaco. They’ve added a defender from Borussia Mönchengladbach, but lost 19-year-old starlet Gato to Chelsea. Even so, Ajax remain one of the top favorites to lift the trophy this year.

Telstar, who played in the Eerste Divisie last season, finished 7th but pulled off a stunning promotion run—beating Den Haag, Den Bosch, and Willem II in the playoffs. Their pre-season was solid with six wins, two draws, and just one loss in nine games. This year, survival in the Eredivisie will be their main mission.

Match Facts

Ajax are winless in their last two games (1 draw, 1 loss)
Telstar have lost only once in their last five matches
Ajax have failed to keep a clean sheet in seven straight games
Head-to-head: Ajax have beaten Telstar in all three previous meetings (2-0, 5-1, 4-3)

Probable Lineups

Ajax: Jaros; Gaaé, Bouman, Baas, Wijndal; Taylor, Mokio; Berghuis, Klaassen, Edvardsen, Weghorst

Telstar: Reiziger; Lekhaar, Bakker, Benzzine, Schonewald, Nwankwo; Noslin, Rossen, Koubini, Brouwer; Hagedorn

Prediction

Ajax are huge favorites and should dominate from the start. Telstar’s defense could struggle against Ajax’s firepower.

My bet: Over 2.5 goals (Odds: 1.65)

Score Prediction: Ajax 4-1 Telstar