AFC Ajax vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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AFC Ajax vs FC Utrecht — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- AFC Ajax 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- FC Utrecht 2 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 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #7 | Position | #16 |
| 3 | Points | 0 |
| 1 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 2 |
| 2 | Scored | 2 |
| 0 | Conceded | 6 |
| +2 | GD | -4 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 0.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 0% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
AFC Ajax are 7th (3 pts). FC Utrecht are 16th (0 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Utrecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Johan Cruijff Arena. AFC Ajax are looking to make home advantage count against FC Utrecht.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Michael Silberbauer might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Brian Brobbey is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Utrecht so far.
- 15' It’s high time Johnny Heitinga made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' Steven Bergwijn puts AFC Ajax on the lead.
- 25' FC Utrecht are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Utrecht needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 49' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Anastasios Douvikas makes it 1-1.
- 54' AFC Ajax have won 817 goals from 480 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 59' AFC Ajax 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.
- 64' Victor Jensen has so much to prove this time. He replaces Othman Boussaid on 64 minute.
- 67' AFC Ajax ring the changes. Owen Wijndal has done his job and it is now time for Davy Klaassen to step up.
- 68' A goal from the Netherlands international Brian Brobbey! He fires home on 68 to make it 2-1!
- 69' Brian Brobbey makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and AFC Ajax are in front.
- 72' Zakaria Labyad gets the nod from FC Utrecht. He replaces Taylor Booth and will look to change the dynamic.
- 75' Anastasios Douvikas has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 75.
- 76' The referee has no hesitation. Anastasios Douvikas is booked for FC Utrecht — Yellow card on 76.
- 79' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ruben Kluivert is hanging Mike van der Hoorn on the field on 79 minute.
- 83' A change in the AFC Ajax ranks — Brian Brobbey exits the field as Mika Godts enters on 83.
- 88' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both AFC Ajax and FC Utrecht are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- FC Utrecht will have plenty to reflect on. AFC Ajax were simply the better side today.
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
3 / 4
3.14
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.48
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax to win 78% + Over 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.62
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
92%
Draw or FC Utrecht
22%
AFC Ajax or FC Utrecht
86%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
3 – 0
13.7%
2 – 0
13.6%
4 – 0
10.5%
1 – 0
8.8%
5 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
6.2%
4 – 1
5.1%
1 – 1
4.5%
0 – 0
3.7%
6 – 0
3.6%
5 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| -2 | 49% | 21% | 30% |
| -1.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| -1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| -0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +0.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +1 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
62%
✗
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.