Ajax sealed qualification into the knockout phase of the Europa League on Wednesday after their second string managed to defeat Romanian side Timisoara. Martin Jol's gamble of resting several of his key players back at home has since paid off and he'll have a rejuvenated squad for their visit to Utrecht. Confidence is high in the Ajax camp, with many believing that this could be the year that they would finally win the Eredivisie after years of hiatus. Luis Suarrez, the Paraguayan striker is crucial in spear heading Ajax's attack. He was involved in three of Ajax's five goals in their 1-5 romp at Vitesse last Sunday.

Utrchet are certainly no pushovers, with them sitting at a lofty fifth entering this noon time match. Their home record is pretty decent too. Despite being 5-2-1 at home thus far, many people in the Netherlands are talking about Ajax's fearsome attack and it would be unlikely that the home side would be able to fend off their waves of attack for the whole ninety. Ajax have looked very impressive every time I have watched them this season and I wouldn't have to think twice about them adding to their fifty league goals already this season. In fact, Ajax have won all three visits to Utrecht in their history.

Pick: Ajax -1 @2.02