AFC Ajax vs FC Twente '65, Eredivisie 2023-24 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 Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Assistant 1 Erwin Zeinstra
- Assistant 2 Johan Balder
12 games this season
🟨 4.2/game
⚽ 13.9 goals/game
🟥 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | FC Twente '65 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–6 | L |
| 04 Apr | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Mar | PEC Zwolle | A | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Mar | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 2–2 | D |
| 10 Mar | Fortuna Sittard | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr | AFC Ajax | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | Fortuna Sittard | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–3 | D |
| 31 Mar | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 Mar | PSV | A | 0–1 | L |
| 09 Mar | Sparta Rotterdam | 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' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for AFC Ajax to score. At the same time, FC Twente \'65 does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Josip Sutalo is having his name booked by the referee on 5.
- 10' Both keepers have barely been tested. AFC Ajax and FC Twente \'65 are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 25' Netherlands international Robin Propper has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' AFC Ajax are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 31' Ricky van Wolfswinkel is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the centre-forward.
- 32' Mathias Kjolo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 32.
- 35' AFC Ajax receives a card for a hard tackle on 35.
- 40' AFC Ajax are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Twente \'65 backline.
- 45' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mika Godts, as he is very good at scoring at Johan Cruijff Arena with 6 goals in the last 5 games.
- 46' The AFC Ajax manager makes a substitution. Branco van den Boomen departs to be replaced by Benjamin Tahirovic.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 54' Anass Salah-Eddine has so much to prove this time. He replaces Gijs Smal on 54 minute.
- 59' What composure from Brian Brobbey! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 64' FC Twente \'65 fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 66' Sem Steijn makes way for Alfons Sampsted at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Twente '65.
- 69' The AFC Ajax manager makes a substitution. Brian Brobbey departs to be replaced by Chuba Akpom.
- 74' Mees Hilgers has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 77' A change in the FC Twente '65 ranks — Michel Vlap exits the field as Naci Unuvar enters on 77.
- 81' The deadlock is broken! Steven Bergwijn gets on the scoresheet on 81 minutes.
- 82' The AFC Ajax bench stirs into life. Jorrel Hato is withdrawn and Borna Sosa gets his opportunity.
- 87' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 90' The whistle greets Kenneth Taylor as he departs to be replaced by Silvano Vos.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from AFC Ajax to claim maximum points.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 7
- 1
- 21
- 37
-
8
Kenneth Taylor ↓ Silvano Vos 90'
- 2
- 13
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↓ Chuba Akpom 69'
-
4
Jorrel Hato ↓ Borna Sosa 82'
-
39
Mika Godts ↓ Anton Gaaei 90'
- 16
Bench
- 22
-
25
Borna Sosa ↑ 82'
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↑ 69'
- 18
- 28
-
33
Benjamin Tahirovic ↑ 46'
-
24
Silvano Vos ↑ 90'
- 38
- 11
-
3
Anton Gaaei ↑ 90'
- 53
- 19
FC Twente \'65 Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1
-
14
Sem Steijn ↓ Alfons Sampsted 66'
- 3
- 6
-
18
Michel Vlap ↓ Naci Unuvar 77'
- 9
-
5
Gijs Smal ↓ Anass Salah-Eddine 54'
-
2
Mees Hilgers ↓ Max Bruns 77'
- 4
- 11
- 8
Bench
-
7
Mitchell van Bergen ↑ 66'
- 22
- 16
-
12
Alfons Sampsted ↑ 66'
-
10
Naci Unuvar ↑ 77'
-
38
Max Bruns ↑ 77'
-
34
Anass Salah-Eddine ↑ 54'
- 17
- 19
- 41
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
1.75
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
FC Twente \'65 xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 64% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
70%
Draw or FC Twente \'65
54%
AFC Ajax or FC Twente \'65
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Twente \'65 win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.3%
2 – 2
6.3%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 0
6.1%
0 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
5.1%
3 – 1
5%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
3.6%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | FC Twente \'65 covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 20% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
FC Twente \'65 keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.