AFC Ajax vs FC Emmen, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Referee Jan de Vries
- Referee Rob van de Ven
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
7 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 4.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | FC Emmen | H | 5–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | FK Dynamo Kyiv | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Aug | VVV Venlo | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Aug | Royal Standard de Liege | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Aug | Royal Standard de Liege | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | AFC Ajax | A | 0–5 | L |
| 19 Aug | AZ | H | 1–4 | L |
| 12 Aug | ADO Den Haag | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Aug | Karlsruher SC | H | 0–5 | L |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as AFC Ajax face off against FC Emmen in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 8' GOAL! Hakim Ziyech scores on 8. Assisted by Klaas-Jan Huntelaar
- 13' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Rasmus Kristensen suffering a number of foals already.
- 18' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 23' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 28' Supporters expect more eagerness from Matthijs de Ligt, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 33' FC Emmen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 38' Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 38 minutes.
- 41' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tim Siekman.
- 46' Stef Gronsveld is ready to make an impact after coming on for Wouter Marinus at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' AFC Ajax 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.
- 56' AFC Ajax started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 56.
- 59' Klaas-Jan Huntelaar does the damage! The net is bulging and AFC Ajax surge ahead!
- 64' A tactical swap from AFC Ajax — Noussair Mazraoui on, Frenkie de Jong off on 64 minutes.
- 69' AFC Ajax are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 71' Dusan Tadic is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 76' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 78' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 78 minute. Hakim Ziyech leaves to be changed by Dennis Johnsen.
- 83' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 86' What a moment for Glenn Bijl! That strike on 86 puts his side firmly in control.
- Full Time. AFC Ajax beats FC Emmen
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 10
-
22
Hakim Ziyech ↓ Dennis Johnsen 78'
- 24
- 4
- 2
- 6
- 21
- 15
- 9
- 17
Bench
- 20
- 19
- 26
-
12
Noussair Mazraoui ↑ 64'
- 5
- 30
-
41
Dennis Johnsen ↑ 78'
-
39
Kaj Sierhuis ↑ 64'
- 27
Coach
Erik ten Hag
FC Emmen Lineups
Starting XI
-
17
Luciano Slagveer ↓ Henk Bos 78'
-
7
Wouter Marinus ↓ Stef Gronsveld 46'
-
9
Nicklas Pedersen ↓ Jafar Arias 46'
- 12
- 3
- 23
- 13
- 20
- 5
- 6
- 22
Bench
- 15
-
25
Jafar Arias ↑ 46'
- 26
- 1
-
2
Stef Gronsveld ↑ 46'
- 4
-
30
Henk Bos ↑ 78'
- 8
- 11
Coach
Dick Lukkien
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 5 |
| Dusan Tadic | 3 |
| Kenneth Taylor | 3 |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 |
| Sebastien Haller | 2 |
| Donny van de Beek | 2 |
| David Neres | 2 |
| Steven Bergwijn | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.7
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.74
FC Emmen xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax to win 73% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.44
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
89%
Draw or FC Emmen
27%
AFC Ajax or FC Emmen
83%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.8%
3 – 0
10.3%
1 – 0
8.6%
2 – 1
8.4%
3 – 1
7.5%
1 – 1
7%
4 – 0
6.9%
4 – 1
5.1%
0 – 0
4.5%
5 – 0
Actual
2 – 2
3.1%
5 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | FC Emmen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -2 | 35% | 22% | 43% |
| -1.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| -1 | 57% | 20% | 23% |
| -0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +0.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +1 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
FC Emmen keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

