AFC Ajax vs FC Utrecht, Eredivisie 2023-24 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 Van der Eijk
- Assistant 1 Rens Bluemink
- Assistant 2 Mario Diks
4 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 2.8 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar | FC Utrecht | H | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | AZ | A | 0–2 | L |
| 18 Feb | NEC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Feb | SC Heerenveen | A | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Feb | PSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Heracles Almelo | A | 4–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar | AFC Ajax | A | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 Feb | FC Twente '65 | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Feb | Fortuna Sittard | H | 4–0 | W |
| 04 Feb | FC Volendam | H | 4–2 | W |
| 27 Jan | SBV Excelsior | A | 1–1 | D |
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' What a night it is going to be! AFC Ajax welcome FC Utrecht for this crunch clash at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- 5' Sam Lammers has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 10' It looks surprising FC Utrecht does not make any changes. Nick Viergever has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. AFC Ajax and FC Utrecht are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 25' Ryan Flamingo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 9 goals in his last 282 appearances.
- 30' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 36' Marouan Azarkan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 36.
- 39' GOAL! Brian Brobbey scores on 39. Assisted by Borna Sosa
- 42' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Ryan Flamingo.
- 46' A change in the FC Utrecht ranks — Marouan Azarkan exits the field as Jeppe Okkels enters on 46.
- 51' FC Utrecht fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 56' AFC Ajax are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 61' named a 5-4-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 65' The referee calls foul for Sivert Mannsverk. He receives a card.
- 66' Fresh legs for FC Utrecht! Can Bozdogan comes on to replace Hidde ter Avest.
- 71' The home supporters are growing impatient. AFC Ajax must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 76' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 77' GOAL! Kenneth Taylor scores on 77. Assisted by Brian Brobbey
- 78' Sivert Mannsverk makes way for Branco van den Boomen at the 78 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 83' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Devyne Rensch on 83 minutes.
- 85' Jakov Medic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kristian Hlynsson at the 85 minute mark.
- 86' A meaty challenge results in booking for Zidane Iqbal on 86.
- 89' A change in the AFC Ajax ranks — Kenneth Taylor exits the field as Benjamin Tahirovic enters on 89.
- It finishes all square. AFC Ajax and FC Utrecht share the spoils 2-0.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
5-4-1Starting XI
- 6
- 25
- 40
- 8
- 2
- 13
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↓ Chuba Akpom 89'
- 4
-
38
Kristian Hlynsson ↓ Jakov Medic 85'
- 16
- 47
Bench
- 1
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↑ 89'
- 12
-
18
Jakov Medic ↑ 85'
-
21
Branco van den Boomen ↑ 78'
- 28
-
33
Benjamin Tahirovic ↑ 89'
- 11
- 19
Coach
John van 't Schip
FC Utrecht Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 24
- 3
- 26
- 31
-
18
Jens Toornstra ↓ Victor Jensen 66'
- 9
-
5
Hidde ter Avest ↓ Can Bozdogan 66'
- 16
-
11
Marouan Azarkan ↓ Jeppe Okkels 46'
- 8
- 34
Bench
- 32
- 2
-
6
Can Bozdogan ↑ 66'
-
7
Victor Jensen ↑ 66'
- 37
-
14
Zidane Iqbal ↑ 66'
- 15
- 1
-
49
Jesse van de Haar ↑ 85'
-
17
Jeppe Okkels ↑ 46'
- 23
Coach
Ron Jans
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
0.98
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.43
FC Utrecht xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 83% + Under — clean sheet likely 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.41
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 1.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 2.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 3.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
83%
Draw or FC Utrecht
51%
AFC Ajax or FC Utrecht
66%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
27%
1 – 0
22.5%
1 – 1
11.1%
2 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
5.3%
3 – 0
3.5%
1 – 2
2.2%
0 – 2
1.9%
3 – 1
1.8%
2 – 2
1.3%
4 – 0
0.9%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | FC Utrecht covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 13% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 28% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 11% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
65%
✓
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.