AFC Ajax vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Ajax vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- AFC Ajax 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Schaap
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Marc Nagtegaal
- Referee Roy de Nas
- Referee Freek Vandeursen
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | FC Utrecht | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 May | FC Groningen | A | 3–2 | W |
| 06 May | AZ | H | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Apr | PSV | A | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Apr | FC Emmen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Fortuna Sittard | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | AFC Ajax | A | 1–3 | L |
| 13 May | RKC Waalwijk | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 May | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | A | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Apr | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Apr | FC Groningen | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| AFC Ajax | FC Utrecht | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #6 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts). FC Utrecht are 6th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. AFC Ajax get us underway at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- 5' FC Utrecht fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' FC Utrecht are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 20' The Netherlands Steven Bergwijn breaks the deadlock on 20 minutes. 1-0!
- 25' AFC Ajax is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Nick Viergever, as he is very good at scoring at Johan Cruijff Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both AFC Ajax and FC Utrecht are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 49' Brilliant from the ! Anastasios Douvikas makes it 1-1 with a superb finish on 49.
- 54' The 29-year-old Hidde ter Avest has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 59' It is a cagey affair so far. AFC Ajax in their trying to find a way past FC Utrecht's compact .
- 64' The whistle greets Othman Boussaid as he departs to be replaced by Victor Jensen.
- 67' AFC Ajax make a change. Owen Wijndal trudges off to be replaced by Davy Klaassen on 67 minutes.
- 68' A stunning finish from Brian Brobbey — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 69' Goal! Brian Brobbey scores his 60 goal in 480 matches.
- 72' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Zakaria Labyad is hanging Taylor Booth on the field on 72 minute.
- 75' The referee has no hesitation. Anastasios Douvikas is booked for FC Utrecht — Yellow card on 75.
- 76' It’s a booking for FC Utrecht player. Anastasios Douvikas gets a Yellow card.
- 79' The FC Utrecht bench stirs into life. Mike van der Hoorn is withdrawn and Ruben Kluivert gets his opportunity.
- 83' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 83 minute. Brian Brobbey leaves to be changed by Mika Godts.
- 88' AFC Ajax currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-1.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
5
Owen Wijndal ↓ Davy Klaassen 67'
- 10
- 12
- 4
- 20
- 2
- 8
- 15
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↓ Mika Godts 83'
- 57
Bench
-
6
Davy Klaassen ↑ 67'
- 18
- 1
- 22
- 21
- 19
- 3
- 26
- 25
- 43
- 41
-
–
Mika Godts ↑ 83'
Coach
Johnny Heitinga
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 33
- 2
-
17
Sean Klaiber ↓ Hidde ter Avest 64'
- 22
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↓ Victor Jensen 64'
- 18
- 9
- 6
- 1
-
10
Taylor Booth ↓ Zakaria Labyad 72'
Bench
- 23
- 31
-
20
Zakaria Labyad ↑ 72'
-
5
Hidde ter Avest ↑ 64'
- 30
- 16
- 3
- 38
-
7
Victor Jensen ↑ 64'
-
25
Ruben Kluivert ↑ 79'
Coach
Michael Silberbauer
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brian Brobbey | 6 |
| Dusan Tadic | 5 |
| Donny van de Beek | 3 |
| Steven Bergwijn | 2 |
| Kristian Hlynsson | 2 |
| Miguel Rodriguez | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
| Mike van der Hoorn | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.04
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.48
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 80% + Under — clean sheet likely 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.52
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 1.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
83%
Draw or FC Utrecht
50%
AFC Ajax or FC Utrecht
67%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
24.4%
1 – 0
21.4%
1 – 1
11.8%
2 – 0
11.2%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
5.8%
3 – 0
3.8%
1 – 2
2.6%
0 – 2
2.2%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
1.5%
4 – 0
1%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 28% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 12% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
62%
✗
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.