AFC Ajax vs Feyenoord Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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AFC Ajax vs Feyenoord Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Johan Cruyff ArenA.
- AFC Ajax 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- Feyenoord Rotterdam 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Jan de Vries
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | FC Twente '65 | A | 3–1 | W |
| 10 Jan | PSV | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Dec | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Dec | ADO Den Haag | A | 4–2 | W |
| 12 Dec | PEC Zwolle | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jan | AFC Ajax | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Jan | PEC Zwolle | H | 1–0 | W |
| 10 Jan | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 2–0 | W |
| 23 Dec | SC Heerenveen | H | 3–0 | W |
| 20 Dec | SBV Vitesse | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Dec | VVV Venlo | A | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| AFC Ajax | Feyenoord Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #7 |
| 4 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 3 |
| 2 | Conceded | 2 |
| +2 | GD | +1 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Feyenoord Rotterdam this season
Feyenoord Rotterdam this season
AFC Ajax are 5th (4 pts). Feyenoord Rotterdam are 7th (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Feyenoord Rotterdam
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
3/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Feyenoord Rotterdam get us underway at Johan Cruyff ArenA.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 10' Feyenoord Rotterdam come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' AFC Ajax are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Feyenoord Rotterdam backline.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Feyenoord Rotterdam needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 22' Ryan Gravenberch has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 22 minutes.
- 27' Jurrien Timber has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 32' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AFC Ajax that had 480 games and scored 817 goals.
- 37' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 42' It looks like no one’s ball. Feyenoord Rotterdam is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 46' Jurgen Ekkelenkamp is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryan Gravenberch at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 56' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 61' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 63' Another substitution for Feyenoord Rotterdam to replace Ridgeciano Haps by Luis Sinisterra on 63 minute.
- 66' The AFC Ajax bench stirs into life. Antony is withdrawn and Zakaria Labyad gets his opportunity.
- 71' Marcos Senesi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 20 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 73' The supporters are chanting for Edson Alvarez. He replaces Quincy Promes on 73 minute.
- 78' AFC Ajax have won 817 goals from 480 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 83' The AFC Ajax bench stirs into life. Sebastien Haller is withdrawn and Brian Brobbey gets his opportunity.
- 84' It is a substitution in Feyenoord Rotterdam team. Mark Diemers is replaced by Lucas Pratto on 84 minute.
- 89' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AFC Ajax and Feyenoord Rotterdam are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- Another three points for AFC Ajax.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
39
Antony ↓ Perr Schuurs 66'
- 31
- 10
- 24
- 12
- 17
- 8
- 22
-
11
Quincy Promes ↓ Edson Alvarez 73'
- 2
Bench
- 1
- 5
-
19
Zakaria Labyad ↑ 66'
-
18
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp ↑ 46'
- 7
-
3
Perr Schuurs ↑ 66'
- 33
-
4
Edson Alvarez ↑ 73'
- 21
-
30
Brian Brobbey ↑ 83'
Coach
Erik ten Hag
Feyenoord Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 21
- 9
- 5
- 15
- 22
- 28
- 10
- 25
-
6
Mark Diemers ↓ Lucas Pratto 84'
- 4
Bench
- 7
- 11
- 30
- 3
- 33
- 2
- 23
-
17
Luis Sinisterra ↑ 63'
- 59
-
24
Lucas Pratto ↑ 84'
- 14
- 49
Coach
Dick Advocaat
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Igor Paixao | 4 |
| Dusan Tadic | 4 |
| Hakim Ziyech | 4 |
| Santiago Gimenez | 4 |
| Robin van Persie | 3 |
| Kenneth Taylor | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
| Lutsharel Geertruida | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Feyenoord Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.56
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
Feyenoord Rotterdam 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: 2.55
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
78%
Draw or Feyenoord Rotterdam
48%
AFC Ajax or Feyenoord Rotterdam
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.9%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
9.8%
2 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
6.7%
1 – 2
5.7%
3 – 1
4.8%
3 – 0
4.8%
2 – 2
4.5%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
2.5%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | Feyenoord Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 23% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 14% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Feyenoord Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.