Sjoerd van Ramshorst recommends Ajax as the next best champion
Van Ramshorst won the VI classification with six exact positions and 30 penalties. For the coming Eredivisie season he predicts Ajax as champions; According to him, Willem II and Telstar would be directly relegated.
Sjoerd van Ramshorst tips Ajax as the next best champion
According to Vi.
Background
Ajax, one of the most successful Eredivisie clubs, has competed for the title in recent years. Van Ramshorst's prediction could motivate the club to show their best game and get the fans excited for the new season. It is also interesting to see how the competition, such as PSV and Feyenoord, will react to this prediction.
Why this matters
Sjoerd van Ramshorst has confirmed his status as an expert in Eredivisie football by accurately predicting the final score of the 2025/26 season. His choice of Ajax as champions could raise expectations around the club, especially after their recent performances. The prediction that Willem II and Telstar will be relegated could also influence the dynamics of the competition, as these clubs have to prepare for a challenging season.
Key points
- Sjoerd van Ramshorst recommends Ajax as the next best champion.
- Van Ramshorst won the VI classification with six exact positions and 30 penalties.
- Master forecaster Sjoerd van Ramshorst: 'Ajax will be champion'.
Sjoerd van Ramshorst (39) has been crowned master forecaster in the VI ranking for the Eredivisie 2025/26. The presenter of NOS Sport turned out to have the sharpest eye among the prominent figures of Voetbal International: with six exact odds and a total of thirty penalty points, he finished at the top. Van Ramshorst also dares to make a strong statement for the new season: he recommends Ajax as champions, while Willem II and Telstar go straight down according to his list.
Last season's final ranking held few secrets for Van Ramshorst at the front. He predicted both numbers one and two exactly: PSV as national champions and Feyenoord as runner-up. He was also on top of that: FC Utrecht finished neatly in sixth place, SC Heerenveen came eighth, FC Groningen ninth and FC Volendam sixteenth - all direct hits. With those six shots and a total of thirty penalty points, he left competitors such as VI editor-in-chief Freek Jansen and ESPN presenter Fresia Cousiño Arias behind him. Van Ramshorst follows in the footsteps of Kees Jansma, who won the previous edition but this time finished third from the bottom.
VI's celebrity ranking revolves around one question every year: who reads the Eredivisie best? Participants submit their complete final score in advance and are charged for deviations per club position. The lower the number of penalty points, the better the prediction. Van Ramshorst's six direct goals underline his feeling for the proportions in the competition - and give his new forecast extra weight.
Ajax is at the top of that new list. The Amsterdam team thus gains the confidence of Van Ramshorst to take the title. Below he draws a gloomy scenario for Willem II and Telstar, who, according to him, occupy the direct relegation places. That judgment will fuel the discussion among fans: is Ajax far enough to grab the bowl again, and who is fighting for it at the bottom?self-preservation?
The outcome is still pending, but Van Ramshorst has set the bar high with his winning track record – for himself and for the rest of the field. The predictions and overview come from the Voetbal International weekly magazine. Whether Ajax lives up to the role of favorite and whether the predicted relegations become reality will become clear in the coming months when the ball rolls again.
What's happening now
With Van Ramshorst's prediction that Ajax will win the title, the pressure is on the shoulders of the players and staff to live up to these expectations. The coming matches in the Eredivisie will be crucial to see whether Ajax can fulfill this prediction. In addition, the fight against relegation will intensify for Willem II and Telstar, which could further increase the tension in the competition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What has Sjoerd van Ramshorst predicted for Ajax?
Sjoerd van Ramshorst tips Ajax as champions for the new season.
Who is Sjoerd van Ramshorst?
Sjoerd van Ramshorst is a presenter of NOS Sport and has been crowned master forecaster in the VI classification for the Eredivisie 2025/26.
Why is Van Ramshorst's prediction important?
Van Ramshorst's prediction is important because he is the best predictor in the VI classification, with six exact odds and the fewest penalties.
What are the consequences of the prediction for Willem II and Telstar?
According to Van Ramshorst, Willem II and Telstar will be directly relegated.
What are the criteria for the VI prominent ranking?
The participants hand in their complete final score and are assessed for deviations per club position; the lower the number of penalty points, the better the prediction.
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