AFC Ajax vs FC Emmen, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Ajax vs FC Emmen — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.
Match Details
- Referee Dave Goossens
- Referee Kevin Blom
- Referee Mark Strijker
- Referee Alex Bos
- Referee Van der Eijk
- Referee Thomas Krijt
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May | FC Emmen | H | 4–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | AZ | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | FC Utrecht | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Apr | AS Roma | A | 1–1 | D |
| 11 Apr | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–0 | W |
| 08 Apr | AS Roma | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 May | AFC Ajax | A | 0–4 | L |
| 25 Apr | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | Fortuna Sittard | A | 3–1 | W |
| 04 Apr | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Mar | FC Groningen | A | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
43%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (7 games)
H2H (7 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
6/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
5/1
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
AFC Ajax
| Julian Brandt | 4 G | |
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 3 G | 1 A |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 G | |
| Kasper Dolberg | 2 G | 2 A |
| Jorthy Mokio | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. AFC Ajax get us underway at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- 5' AFC Ajax currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' A goal from the Netherlands international Jurrien Timber! He fires home on 10 to make it 1-0!
- 14' That is a Yellow card for FC Emmen. Caner Cavlan will be fuming at that decision.
- 19' A quiet spell here at Johan Cruijff Arena. FC Emmen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 24' The 32-year-old Sebastien Haller has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 29' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 29 minutes.
- 34' It looks like no one’s ball. AFC Ajax is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 39' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 44' Netherlands international Glenn Bijl has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 49' The home supporters are growing impatient. AFC Ajax must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 54' FC Emmen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 57' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Edson Alvarez.
- 61' Jari Vlak catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 61.
- 61' Assisted by Davy Klaassen with the perfectly-timed delivery and Sebastien Haller makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 62' The deadlock is broken! Sebastien Haller gets on the scoresheet on 62 minutes.
- 65' The referee calls foul for Nicolas Tagliafico. He receives a Yellow card.
- 66' Magnificent from Devyne Rensch! That is 12 goals in 484 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 67' AFC Ajax ring the changes. Devyne Rensch has done his job and it is now time for Noussair Mazraoui to step up.
- 72' With 0 assists to his name this season, Robbert de Vos is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AFC Ajax.
- 73' Another change for FC Emmen made on 73 minute. Jari Vlak leaves to be changed by Hilal Ben Moussa.
- 74' FC Emmen ring the changes. Elias Frei has done his job and it is now time for Paul Gladon to step up.
- 74' Davy Klaassen makes no mistake. The score reads 5-0 and AFC Ajax are in front.
- 75' A goal from the Netherlands international Davy Klaassen! He fires home on 75 to make it 6-0!
- 77' Mohammed Kudus has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryan Gravenberch on 77 minute.
- 82' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 83' Time for substitution for FC Emmen. Luka Adzic is replaced by Robbert de Vos.
- 84' Simon Tibbling gets the nod from FC Emmen. He replaces Lucas Bernadou and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Zakaria Labyad is hanging Davy Klaassen on the field on 88 minute.
- 89' Fresh legs for FC Emmen! Didier La Torre comes on to replace Michael de Leeuw.
- FC Emmen will have plenty to reflect on. AFC Ajax were simply the better side today.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Davy Klaassen ↓ Zakaria Labyad 88'
-
39
Antony ↓ David Neres 67'
- 1
- 31
- 10
- 8
- 22
- 4
- 21
-
2
Jurrien Timber ↓ Perr Schuurs 77'
- 15
Bench
- 9
- 5
-
19
Zakaria Labyad ↑ 88'
-
12
Noussair Mazraoui ↑ 67'
- 18
-
7
David Neres ↑ 67'
-
3
Perr Schuurs ↑ 77'
- 16
-
20
Mohammed Kudus ↑ 77'
- 23
- 30
- 51
Coach
Erik ten Hag
FC Emmen Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 5
- 23
- 3
- 22
- 8
-
77
Luka Adzic ↓ Robbert de Vos 83'
- 28
-
24
Lucas Bernadou ↓ Simon Tibbling 83'
-
20
Jari Vlak ↓ Hilal Ben Moussa 73'
-
31
Elias Frei ↓ Paul Gladon 73'
Bench
-
32
Robbert de Vos ↑ 83'
- 26
-
21
Hilal Ben Moussa ↑ 73'
-
17
Paul Gladon ↑ 73'
-
7
Simon Tibbling ↑ 83'
- 11
- 14
- 9
- 93
- 35
- 19
-
15
Didier La Torre ↑ 89'
Coach
Dick Lukkien
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 5 |
| Kenneth Taylor | 3 |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 |
| Dusan Tadic | 3 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 2 |
| Sebastien Haller | 2 |
| Donny van de Beek | 2 |
| David Neres | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.3
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
FC Emmen xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax to win 66% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
86%
Draw or FC Emmen
34%
AFC Ajax or FC Emmen
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
10.9%
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 1
9.2%
1 – 0
9.1%
3 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
7.1%
0 – 0
5.6%
4 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 2
3.6%
3 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | FC Emmen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 20% | 55% |
| -1.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| -1 | 45% | 22% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 8% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
42%
✗
FC Emmen keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.