AFC Ajax vs Feyenoord Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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AFC Ajax vs Feyenoord Rotterdam — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- AFC Ajax 12 games · 25 pts (2026/27)
- Feyenoord Rotterdam 12 games · 25 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Schaap
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Jan de Vries
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Mar | SC Heerenveen | A | 4–2 | W |
| 05 Mar | NEC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | SBV Vitesse | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | 1. FC Union Berlin | A | 1–3 | L |
| 19 Feb | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 4–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar | AFC Ajax | A | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Mar | FK Shakhtar Donetsk | H | 7–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | FC Volendam | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Mar | FK Shakhtar Donetsk | A | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Mar | FC Groningen | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Feb | Fortuna Sittard | A | 4–2 | W |
Season Stats
| AFC Ajax | Feyenoord Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #2 |
| 25 | Points | 25 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 7 / 4 / 1 | W / D / L | 7 / 4 / 1 |
| 32 | Scored | 36 |
| 15 | Conceded | 17 |
| +17 | GD | +19 |
| 2.08 | PPG | 2.08 |
| 58% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Feyenoord Rotterdam this season
Feyenoord Rotterdam this season
AFC Ajax are 3rd (25 pts). Feyenoord Rotterdam are 2nd (25 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
3/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
8/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
8/1
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Feyenoord Rotterdam
0-15
4/1
16-30
5/2
31-45
8/2
46-60
7/3
61-75
8/4
76+
2/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
AFC Ajax
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 7 G | 1 A |
| Julian Brandt | 6 G | 2 A |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jorthy Mokio | 3 G | 1 A |
| Kasper Dolberg | 2 G | 2 A |
Feyenoord Rotterdam
| Anis Moussa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Nacho Ferri | 6 G | 3 A |
| Gjivai Zechiel | 5 G | 4 A |
| Luciano Valente | 5 G | 2 A |
| Sem Steijn | 3 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Johan Cruijff Arena will turn into a battlefield for AFC Ajax and Feyenoord Rotterdam.
- 5' GOAL! Santiago Gimenez fires home to make it 0-1!
- 7' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Quilindschy Hartman on 7 minutes.
- 12' Feyenoord Rotterdam started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 12.
- 17' Against the run of play, Edson Alvarez has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 22' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' It is a substitution in Feyenoord Rotterdam team. Quilindschy Hartman is replaced by Marcos Lopez on 25 minute.
- 27' Feyenoord Rotterdam receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 27.
- 32' 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.
- 37' Magnificent from Dusan Tadic! That is 110 goals in 491 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 42' Kenneth Taylor is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Feyenoord Rotterdam so far.
- 44' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Kenneth Taylor.
- 49' The 26-year-old Igor Paixao has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 52' Sebastian Szymanski makes no mistake. The score reads 2-2 and Feyenoord Rotterdam are in front.
- 57' It looks like no one’s ball. AFC Ajax is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 62' 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.
- 64' It is a substitution in Feyenoord Rotterdam team. Gernot Trauner is replaced by Marcus Pedersen on 64 minute.
- 69' Both keepers have barely been tested. AFC Ajax and Feyenoord Rotterdam are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 74' Quilindschy Hartman is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for Feyenoord Rotterdam tonight.
- 76' The Feyenoord Rotterdam bench stirs into life. Oussama Idrissi is withdrawn and Javairo Dilrosun gets his opportunity.
- 77' Davy Klaassen is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kenneth Taylor at the 77 minute mark.
- 78' Poor challenge from Jorge Sanchez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 81' Poor challenge from Marcus Pedersen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 86' Sensational shot from Lutsharel Geertruida. Feyenoord Rotterdam is back in the lead.
- 87' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Lutsharel Geertruida makes it 2-4.
- 87' A tactical swap from AFC Ajax — Lorenzo Lucca on, Jorge Sanchez off on 87 minutes.
- 89' The AFC Ajax manager makes a substitution. Jorge Sanchez departs to be replaced by Lorenzo Lucca.
- 89' Controversy at the stadium! Orkun Kokcu argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Marcos Lopez. He receives a Yellow card.
- It finishes all square. AFC Ajax and Feyenoord Rotterdam share the spoils 2-3.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Steven Bergwijn ↓ Brian Brobbey 77'
- 5
- 10
- 23
- 12
- 4
- 20
-
19
Jorge Sanchez ↓ Lorenzo Lucca 87'
- 2
-
8
Kenneth Taylor ↓ Davy Klaassen 77'
- 3
Bench
-
6
Davy Klaassen ↑ 77'
-
18
Lorenzo Lucca ↑ 87'
- 1
- 22
- 21
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↑ 77'
- 26
-
35
Francisco Conceicao ↑ 64'
- 28
- 25
- 57
- 38
Coach
Johnny Heitinga
Feyenoord Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 26
- 7
- 22
- 4
- 10
- 33
-
17
Sebastian Szymanski ↓ Danilo 76'
- 18
- 20
- 29
- 5
Bench
-
11
Javairo Dilrosun ↑ 76'
-
15
Marcos Lopez ↑ 25'
- 21
- 30
-
9
Danilo ↑ 76'
- 25
-
2
Marcus Pedersen ↑ 64'
- 49
- 28
-
14
Igor Paixao ↑ 76'
- 6
Coach
Arne Slot
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Santiago Gimenez | 4 |
| Igor Paixao | 4 |
| Dusan Tadic | 4 |
| Hakim Ziyech | 4 |
| Robin van Persie | 3 |
| Marcos Senesi | 2 |
| Mohammed Kudus | 2 |
| Quinten Timber | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Feyenoord Rotterdam Form
2023-03-19
AFC Ajax
2–3
Feyenoord Rotterdam
W
2023-03-16
Feyenoord Rotterdam
7–1
FK Shakhtar Donetsk
W
2023-03-12
Feyenoord Rotterdam
2–1
FC Volendam
W
2023-03-09
FK Shakhtar Donetsk
1–1
Feyenoord Rotterdam
D
2023-03-04
Feyenoord Rotterdam
1–0
FC Groningen
W
2023-02-26
Fortuna Sittard
2–4
Feyenoord Rotterdam
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.17
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.8
Feyenoord Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax or Feyenoord Rotterdam 76% + Over 2.5 goals 74%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Feyenoord Rotterdam win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.97
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
68%
Draw or Feyenoord Rotterdam
56%
AFC Ajax or Feyenoord Rotterdam
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.2%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
5.5%
3 – 2
5%
2 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 3
3.9%
1 – 0
3.7%
3 – 0
3.2%
0 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | Feyenoord Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 14% | 73% |
| -1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -1 | 27% | 19% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 15% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Feyenoord Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

