AFC Ajax vs FC Twente '65, Eredivisie 2025-26 REGULAR SEASON
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AFC Ajax vs FC Twente '65 — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- AFC Ajax 12 games · 25 pts (2026/27)
- FC Twente '65 12 games · 24 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Van der Eijk
- Assistant 1 Rens Bluemink
- Assistant 2 Stefan de Groot (Netherlands)
10 games this season
🟨 4.4/game
⚽ 14.2 goals/game
🟥 1 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Mar | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 4–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | FC Groningen | A | 1–3 | L |
| 01 Mar | PEC Zwolle | A | 0–0 | D |
| 21 Feb | NEC | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Apr | AFC Ajax | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Mar | Fortuna Sittard | A | 2–1 | W |
| 15 Mar | FC Utrecht | H | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 4–1 | W |
| 01 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Feb | FC Groningen | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| AFC Ajax | FC Twente '65 | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #4 |
| 25 | Points | 24 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 7 / 4 / 1 | W / D / L | 7 / 3 / 2 |
| 32 | Scored | 30 |
| 15 | Conceded | 12 |
| +17 | GD | +18 |
| 2.08 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 58% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
79%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
79%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
33%
Clean Sheets
FC Twente '65 this season
FC Twente '65 this season
AFC Ajax are 3rd (25 pts). FC Twente '65 are 4th (24 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
3/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
8/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
8/1
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Twente '65
0-15
3/2
16-30
3/5
31-45
7/–
46-60
2/2
61-75
6/2
76+
7/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
AFC Ajax
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 7 G | 1 A |
| Julian Brandt | 6 G | 2 A |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jorthy Mokio | 3 G | 1 A |
| Kasper Dolberg | 2 G | 2 A |
FC Twente '65
| Wout Weghorst | 9 G | 2 A |
| Daan Rots | 3 G | 1 A |
| Daouda Weidmann | 3 G | 1 A |
| Marko Pjaca | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. AFC Ajax host FC Twente \'65 — let the battle begin!
- 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 15' FC Twente \'65 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.
- 18' The Algeria Ramiz Zerrouki breaks the deadlock on 18 minutes. 0-1!
- 23' FC Twente \'65 is showing some good football. However, FC Twente \'65 are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 28' Anton Gaaei has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
- 32' Wout Weghorst has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 32 minutes.
- 37' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 41' It’s a booking for AFC Ajax player. Oliver Edvardsen gets a card.
- 46' FC Twente \'65 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 55' Anton Gaaei catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 55.
- 57' The crowd applauds Oliver Edvardsen as he leaves the pitch. Oscar Gloukh steps in for AFC Ajax.
- 61' The referee calls foul for Daan Rots. He receives a card.
- 63' The referee shows AFC Ajax player a card on 63.
- 63' The FC Twente '65 bench stirs into life. Daan Rots is withdrawn and Marko Pjaca gets his opportunity.
- 64' The referee calls foul for Stav Lemkin. He receives a card.
- 69' That is a card for AFC Ajax. Steven Berghuis will be fuming at that decision.
- 71' AFC Ajax ring the changes. Steven Berghuis has done his job and it is now time for Maher Carrizo to step up.
- 76' FC Twente \'65 are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 79' Bart van Rooij is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 84' The crowd applauds Thomas van den Belt as he leaves the pitch. Mathias Kjolo steps in for FC Twente '65.
- 85' The FC Twente '65 bench stirs into life. Sondre Orjasaeter is withdrawn and Ricky van Wolfswinkel gets his opportunity.
- 89' The AFC Ajax manager makes a substitution. Anton Gaaei departs to be replaced by Kasper Dolberg.
- 90' Sam Lammers makes way for Arno Verschueren at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Twente '65.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FC Twente \'65 players.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 26
-
23
Steven Berghuis ↓ Maher Carrizo 71'
- 25
- 37
- 15
-
17
Oliver Edvardsen ↓ Oscar Gloukh 57'
- 2
- 11
-
3
Anton Gaaei ↓ Kasper Dolberg 89'
- 24
- 48
Bench
- 5
-
9
Kasper Dolberg ↑ 89'
- 4
-
10
Oscar Gloukh ↑ 57'
-
7
Maher Carrizo ↑ 71'
-
19
Don-Angelo Konadu ↑ 71'
- 52
- 30
- 12
- 53
- 44
- 67
Coach
Óscar García
FC Twente \'65 Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1
- 20
-
10
Sam Lammers ↓ Arno Verschueren 90'
- 28
- 6
-
11
Daan Rots ↓ Marko Pjaca 63'
- 39
- 14
- 23
- 27
- 43
Bench
-
32
Arno Verschueren ↑ 90'
-
3
Robin Propper ↑ 90'
- 22
-
7
Marko Pjaca ↑ 63'
-
9
Ricky van Wolfswinkel ↑ 85'
-
4
Mathias Kjolo ↑ 84'
- 38
- 8
- 21
- 42
- 25
- 12
Coach
John van den Brom
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sebastien Haller | 5 |
| Noa Lang | 3 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 3 |
| Wout Weghorst | 2 |
| Brian Brobbey | 2 |
| Dusan Tadic | 2 |
| Queensy Menig | 2 |
| Julio Pleguezuelo | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.67
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.63
FC Twente \'65 xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax or FC Twente \'65 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Twente \'65 win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 63% |
|
37% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
64%
Draw or FC Twente \'65
62%
AFC Ajax or FC Twente \'65
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
6.5%
1 – 0
5.4%
0 – 1
5.3%
0 – 0
5.2%
2 – 0
5.1%
0 – 2
4.9%
3 – 1
4.5%
1 – 3
4.3%
3 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | FC Twente \'65 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
FC Twente \'65 keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

