AFC Ajax vs AZ, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Ajax vs AZ — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Assistant 1 Roy de Nas
- Assistant 2 Dyon Fikkert
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | AZ | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Mar | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 1–4 | L |
| 09 Mar | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Almere City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Feb | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Mar | AFC Ajax | A | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Mar | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 06 Mar | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Mar | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Feb | Fortuna Sittard | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Feb | Galatasaray SK | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| AFC Ajax | AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #1 |
| 6 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 6 |
| 1 | Conceded | 1 |
| +3 | GD | +5 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
50%
Clean Sheets
AZ this season
AZ this season
AFC Ajax are 3rd (6 pts). AZ are 1st (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AZ
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. AFC Ajax host AZ — let the battle begin!
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 20' It looks like no one’s ball. AZ is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 22' Kenneth Taylor picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 27' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 32' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Alexandre Penetra on 32 minutes.
- 37' AFC Ajax are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against AZ's 4-2-3-1 shape.
- 42' With 0 assists to his name this season, Elijah Dijkstra is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AFC Ajax.
- 47' AZ seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 52' GOAL! Zico Buurmeester fires home to make it 0-1!
- 54' That is a card for AZ. Kristijan Belic will be fuming at that decision.
- 57' The supporters are chanting for Davy Klaassen. He replaces Kian Fitz-Jim on 57 minute.
- 58' Anton Gaaei does the damage! The net is bulging and AFC Ajax surge ahead!
- 58' Poor challenge from Jordy Clasie. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 63' AFC Ajax are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 68' Another substitution for AZ to replace Denso Kasius by Elijah Dijkstra on 68 minute.
- 73' AZ fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 74' That is a card for AFC Ajax. Anton Gaaei will be fuming at that decision.
- 75' A meaty challenge results in booking for Alexandre Penetra on 75.
- 80' Mees De Wit is ready to make an impact after coming on for David Wolfe at the 80 minute mark.
- 83' What a strike from Ibrahim Sadiq! The score is 1-2.
- 85' Oliver Edvardsen adds to his 0 season tally! AFC Ajax lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
- 90' Time for substitution for AZ. Zico Buurmeester is replaced by Bruno Martins Indi.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — AFC Ajax 2-2 AZ.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 6
-
20
Bertrand Traore ↓ Lucas Rosa 80'
- 37
- 8
- 9
-
28
Kian Fitz-Jim ↓ Davy Klaassen 57'
- 15
- 16
- 4
-
11
Mika Godts ↓ Oliver Edvardsen 80'
- 3
Bench
-
18
Davy Klaassen ↑ 57'
-
23
Steven Berghuis ↑ 90'
- 24
- 12
- 21
- 13
- 51
-
17
Oliver Edvardsen ↑ 80'
-
2
Lucas Rosa ↑ 80'
- 31
- 36
-
59
Don-Angelo Konadu ↑ 90'
Coach
Francesco Farioli
AZ Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 8
-
9
Troy Parrott ↓ Ibrahim Sadiq 68'
- 6
- 28
- 5
- 21
-
30
Denso Kasius ↓ Elijah Dijkstra 68'
- 1
- 3
-
18
David Wolfe ↓ Mees De Wit 80'
-
14
Kristijan Belic ↓ Mexx Meerdink 68'
Bench
- 41
-
4
Bruno Martins Indi ↑ 90'
- 12
-
11
Ibrahim Sadiq ↑ 68'
-
34
Mees De Wit ↑ 80'
-
35
Mexx Meerdink ↑ 68'
- 22
-
52
Elijah Dijkstra ↑ 68'
- 78
- 49
- 48
Coach
Maarten Martens
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 4 |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 |
| Myron Boadu | 2 |
| Ruben van Bommel | 2 |
| Mika Godts | 1 |
| Kasper Dolberg | 1 |
| Zakaria Aboukhlal | 1 |
| Troy Parrott | 1 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.17
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.23
AZ xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax or AZ 70% + Under 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 3.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
65%
Draw or AZ
65%
AFC Ajax or AZ
70%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11.3%
0 – 1
10%
1 – 0
9.5%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 2
6.6%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
2.9%
0 – 3
2.7%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | AZ covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 19% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 20% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
AZ keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.