Ajax and PSV Eindhoven clash in the first De Topper of the Eredivisie season on matchday five, with both teams looking to keep their unbeaten records intact. Despite losing Mika Godts to Paris Saint-Germain and Wout Weghorst to FC Twente, Michel's squad has continued to thrive. Meanwhile, the league leaders have bounced back from their Johan Cruyff Shield defeat and an opening league draw, showcasing their offensive prowess. One clear observation from Michel's early tenure at the Johan Cruyff Arena is that Ajax will primarily focus on outscoring their rivals. Last week, Ajax secured a rare clean sheet in a 4-0 victory over Telstar, ending a streak of four matches where they conceded two or more goals in all competitions. During that stretch, they remained unbeaten, drawing 2-2 with Shelbourne and Heerenveen while defeating Sion 4-2 and 5-3 in the Conference League playoff. Heading into Saturday's De Topper, Ajax boasts an impressive 13-match unbeaten run overall and has not lost to PSV in their last five encounters, reversing a trend where they lost seven of the previous nine, including six straight defeats. This negative streak was interrupted by a 1-1 draw at the Johan Cruyff Arena in February 2024, after which Ajax has continued to improve, winning two matches and drawing 2-2 against Bosz's side. In their last meeting in May, Ajax narrowly preserved their unbeaten streak when the now-departed Godts scored a last-minute equalizer, extending PSV's wait for a victory in this matchup since their 5-2 rout of Ajax in October 2023. While Bosz will highlight his team's league dominance as evidence of his attacking strategy, fans are eager for a win to claim bragging rights over their rivals this weekend. PSV, aiming for their fourth consecutive league title under Bosz, will face tough competition from Ajax, who are also strong contenders this season.