AFC Ajax vs FC Volendam, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Ajax vs FC Volendam — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- AFC Ajax 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Volendam 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Assistant 1 Rens Bluemink
- Assistant 2 Cristian Dobre
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | FC Volendam | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | PSV | A | 2–5 | L |
| 26 Oct | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 22 Oct | FC Utrecht | A | 3–4 | L |
| 08 Oct | AZ | H | 1–2 | L |
| 05 Oct | PAE AEK | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | AFC Ajax | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Oct | SBV Excelsior | H | 3–1 | W |
| 21 Oct | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Oct | FC Utrecht | H | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | PSV | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Sep | Heracles Almelo | H | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Johan Cruijff Arena!
- 5' 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.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' The travelling FC Volendam supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from George Cox, as he is very good at scoring at Johan Cruijff Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Achraf Douiri is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AFC Ajax.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. AFC Ajax needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 40' Netherlands international Robert Muhren has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 50' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 55' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering FC Volendam that had 102 games and scored 91 goals.
- 57' GOAL! Steven Bergwijn scores on 57. Assisted by Brian Brobbey
- 62' AFC Ajax currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 63' Time for substitution for FC Volendam. Deron Payne is replaced by Achraf Douiri.
- 65' It is a substitution in AFC Ajax team. Ar'jany Martha is replaced by Anass Salah-Eddine on 65 minute.
- 70' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 75' Kenneth Taylor needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 22 Yellow cards this season.
- 79' The crowd applauds Robert Muhren as he leaves the pitch. Garang Kuol steps in for FC Volendam.
- 84' A quiet spell here at Johan Cruijff Arena. AFC Ajax seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 85' The whistle greets Kristian Hlynsson as he departs to be replaced by Mika Godts.
- 85' FC Volendam player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 89' Chuba Akpom makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and AFC Ajax are in front.
- 90' Another change for FC Volendam made on 90 minute. Calvin Twigt leaves to be changed by Bram van Driel.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-0.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 7
- 23
- 40
- 21
- 37
-
8
Kenneth Taylor ↓ Silvano Vos 79'
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↓ Chuba Akpom 79'
- 4
-
38
Kristian Hlynsson ↓ Mika Godts 85'
- 3
- 42
Bench
- 22
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↑ 79'
- 18
- 30
- 19
- 51
-
17
Anass Salah-Eddine ↑ 65'
- 33
-
24
Silvano Vos ↑ 79'
-
39
Mika Godts ↑ 85'
- 47
Coach
Maurice Steijn
FC Volendam Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
21
Robert Muhren ↓ Garang Kuol 79'
- 28
- 5
- 38
- 4
-
11
Bilal Ould-Chikh ↓ Zach Booth 79'
- 6
- 1
-
17
Calvin Twigt ↓ Bram van Driel 90'
- 36
-
26
Deron Payne ↓ Achraf Douiri 63'
Bench
- 2
- 34
- 22
-
25
Lequincio Zeefuik ↑ 63'
-
24
Achraf Douiri ↑ 63'
- 20
- 29
-
14
Garang Kuol ↑ 79'
-
7
Zach Booth ↑ 79'
-
48
Bram van Driel ↑ 90'
Coach
Matthias Kohler
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kenneth Taylor | 2 |
| Brian Brobbey | 2 |
| Chuba Akpom | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 1 |
| Benaissa Benamar | 1 |
| Dusan Tadic | 1 |
| Calvin Bassey | 1 |
| Carel Eiting | 1 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.74
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.93
FC Volendam xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
80%
Draw or FC Volendam
45%
AFC Ajax or FC Volendam
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.1%
1 – 0
11.2%
2 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
9.4%
0 – 0
8.9%
3 – 0
5.8%
0 – 1
5.5%
3 – 1
5.5%
1 – 2
5%
2 – 2
4.4%
0 – 2
2.9%
3 – 2
2.6%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | FC Volendam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 17% | 69% |
| -1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| -1 | 31% | 24% | 45% |
| -0.5 | 55% | — | 45% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 12% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
FC Volendam keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.