AFC Ajax vs FC Twente '65, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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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 Erwin Zeinstra
- Referee Pol van Boekel
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Richard Polman
- Referee Roy de Nas
- Referee Van der Eijk
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | FC Twente '65 | H | 5–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | PSV | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Jan | FC Utrecht | A | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Fortuna Sittard | H | 5–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | AFC Ajax | A | 0–5 | L |
| 05 Feb | SBV Vitesse | H | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Jan | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Jan | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | FC Utrecht | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Dec | PEC Zwolle | A | 3–1 | 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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against AFC Ajax and FC Twente \'65 has kicked off!
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AFC Ajax that had 492 games and scored 849 goals.
- 15' FC Twente \'65 are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' FC Twente \'65 have won 416 goals from 254 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 30' 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.
- 31' Davy Klaassen has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 31 minutes.
- 36' Daley Blind is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AFC Ajax so far.
- 41' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Dusan Tadic.
- 46' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 51' FC Twente \'65 come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 53' Sebastien Haller adds to his 3 season tally! AFC Ajax lead 2-0 — and this changes everything.
- 54' Daan Rots picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 59' Both keepers have barely been tested. AFC Ajax and FC Twente \'65 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 64' Ryan Gravenberch gets the nod from AFC Ajax. He replaces Davy Klaassen and will look to change the dynamic.
- 68' It is a substitution in FC Twente '65 team. Dimitris Limnios is replaced by Virgil Misidjan on 68 minute.
- 69' Denilho Cleonise has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ricky van Wolfswinkel on 69 minute.
- 74' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 77' Robin Propper does the damage! The net is bulging and AFC Ajax surge ahead!
- 80' AFC Ajax ring the changes. Daley Blind has done his job and it is now time for Nicolas Tagliafico to step up.
- 84' A tactical swap from FC Twente '65 — Max Bruns on, Mees Hilgers off on 84 minutes.
- 85' The Ivory Coast forward Sebastien Haller breaks the deadlock on 85 minutes. 4-0!
- 86' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Danilo is hanging Antony on the field on 86 minute.
- 88' Magnificent from Sebastien Haller! That is 100 goals in 526 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- AFC Ajax celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 11
- 32
- 10
- 12
- 17
- 23
- 22
- 4
- 21
- 2
Bench
-
31
Nicolas Tagliafico ↑ 80'
- 24
- 3
-
8
Ryan Gravenberch ↑ 64'
-
20
Mohammed Kudus ↑ 86'
-
9
Danilo ↑ 86'
- –
- 25
- 15
- –
- 51
Coach
Erik ten Hag
FC Twente \'65 Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 13
- 18
-
32
Jesse Bosch ↓ Michel Vlap 69'
- 19
- 5
-
35
Mees Hilgers ↓ Max Bruns 84'
-
39
Daan Rots ↓ Vaclav Cerny 69'
Bench
-
7
Vaclav Cerny ↑ 69'
- 22
-
14
Michel Vlap ↑ 69'
- 20
-
10
Virgil Misidjan ↑ 68'
-
26
Denilho Cleonise ↑ 69'
- 30
- 27
- 40
-
38
Max Bruns ↑ 84'
- 36
Coach
Ron Jans
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sebastien Haller | 5 |
| Noa Lang | 3 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 3 |
| Brian Brobbey | 2 |
| Dusan Tadic | 2 |
| Queensy Menig | 2 |
| Julio Pleguezuelo | 2 |
| Robin Propper | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.42
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
FC Twente \'65 xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + AFC Ajax to win 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
83%
Draw or FC Twente \'65
37%
AFC Ajax or FC Twente \'65
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–0 not predicted5 – 0Actual
2 – 1
9.2%
1 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
7.3%
3 – 0
6.4%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
5.3%
4 – 1
4.5%
1 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 0
4%
4 – 0
3.9%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | FC Twente \'65 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -2 | 24% | 19% | 57% |
| -1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| -1 | 43% | 21% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
32%
✗
FC Twente \'65 keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.