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AjaxFC Twente vs Ajax: where to watch, live score and preview
What channel is FC Twente vs Ajax on and how can I watch it?
In United States, FC Twente vs Ajax (Eredivisie) is shown on ESPN, ESPN+. Broadcasters differ by country, so pick yours in the "Where to watch" card above.
What time does FC Twente vs Ajax start?
FC Twente vs Ajax starts on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 13:30 UTC. This page shows the kick-off in your own time zone. In other time zones: 08:30 ET, 05:30 PT, 13:30 UK, 14:30 CET, 16:30 TRT, 19:00 IST.
Who is favourite in FC Twente vs Ajax?
Win probability: FC Twente 42%, draw 24%, Ajax 34%.
Where to watch
- ESPNTV
- ESPN+Streaming
Broadcasters can change. Confirm with your provider before kick-off.
Match preview
Ajax visit FC Twente on 8 November, with Ajax second on 24 points and Twente fourth on 20, so the gap is four points. Twente come in after a late 2-0 win at AZ, while Ajax followed their 1-0 win over AZ with a home result that lifted them back to second. The model gives Ajax 39%, a draw 24% and Twente 37%.
- Twente hope to stay in the top-four race after a late 2-0 win at AZ in Alkmaar.
- Ajax's Tolu Arokodare, with six league goals, is the main attacking threat to Twente's defence.
- Twente's squad is stretched, with Lemkin, Unnerstall, Bruns and Thorvaldsen still injured in late October.
Key facts
- Ajax: 7W 3D 1L, 24 pts, 2nd. Twente: 6W 2D 2L, 20 pts, 4th after 10 games.
- Last league meeting, April 2026 at Ajax: Ajax 1-2 Twente.
- Win probability: Twente 37%, draw 24%, Ajax 39%.
- Ajax's Caio Henrique, Anton Gaaei and Oliver Edvardsen were close to returning from injury in late October.
Win probability
Statistics
Stats appear here once the match is under way.
League table
EredivisieLatest news
LIVE: FC Twente chase revenge at Excelsior
Twente visit Excelsior five players short, including Lemkin, Unnerstall, Bruns and Thorvaldsen. Weidmann was suspended after two yellow cards in the AZ match.
Ajax end 11-game winless streak against AZ with 1-0 victory
Ajax's 1-0 win over AZ moved them back into second place, one point behind Feyenoord. Arokodare's header was the difference on 31 October.
Van den Brom confirms Van den Belt replaces Weidmann
Thomas van den Belt will start in place of the suspended Daouda Weidmann for Twente's trip to Excelsior. Coach John van den Brom said the squad has options in these positions.
Ajax tickets sold out for FC Twente away fixture
The away allocation for the Grolsch Veste clash has sold out, with extra Ajax supporters allowed to travel by their own car. The fixture is set for Sunday 8 November at 14:30 local time.
FC Twente beat AZ with late goals to end Alkmaar hoodoo
Sondre Ørjasæter scored in the closing stages, and Twente won 2-0 at AZ after a long run without a win there. The result came in the Eredivisie on 25 October.



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