Ajax 1-3 PSV Eindhoven: result and AI prediction

Ajax – PSV Eindhoven, Eredivisie, Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 07:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena

Ajax is #4 in the table (7 pts) and PSV Eindhoven #2 (10 pts). It's a clash between two of the top four. Ajax is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. PSV Eindhoven is unbeaten in its last 5 matches. PSV Eindhoven averages 3.8 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Ajax 2, draws 3, PSV Eindhoven 1.

AjaxAjax
Final score1 - 3
PSV EindhovenPSV Eindhoven
AI predicted: 1-2 · Final score: 1-3✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

De Topper brings together two unbeaten sides whose recent performances point toward an intense, front-foot contest. Ajax have home advantage and a settled spell under Michel, but carry absences in defence and have just negotiated European playoff football. PSV arrive with a deeper injury list, especially in midfield, yet Bosz still has a potent group of wide attackers and attacking midfield runners. Expect the flanks, transition defending and each team’s ability to play through the first press to shape the evening.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has recently produced open encounters, with the latest pair of league meetings ending level and with both teams scoring. Ajax’s unbeaten run across the last five head-to-head meetings gives the hosts a psychological foothold, though it has not translated into routine control.

Injuries and absences

Ajax lose experience and flexibility through Blind’s absence, while Adingra’s foot issue narrows their immediate wide options. PSV’s situation is more disruptive: Schouten’s absence weakens the midfield screen, and the missing newcomers limit Bosz’s ability to refresh his side from the bench.

Form (last 5)

AjaxLeague position #4 · 7 ptsW D W
PSV EindhovenLeague position #2 · 10 ptsW W W

Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven stats

AjaxPSV Eindhoven
Played34
Goals scored815
Goals conceded25
Clean sheets20

Last meetings

  • 2026-05-02Ajax 2-2 PSV Eindhoven
  • 2025-09-21PSV Eindhoven 2-2 Ajax
  • 2025-03-30PSV Eindhoven 0-2 Ajax
  • 2024-11-02Ajax 3-2 PSV Eindhoven
  • 2024-02-03Ajax 1-1 PSV Eindhoven
  • 2023-10-29PSV Eindhoven 5-2 Ajax

Unavailable players

Ajax

S. Adingra, D. Blind, R. Bounida

PSV Eindhoven

S. Ouaissa, A. Plea, J. Schouten, S. Lammers, R. van Bommel

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