Thursday , 2 July 2026

AFC Ajax vs Fortuna Sittard, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2021-22
AFC Ajax
5 – 0
Full Time
Fortuna Sittard
Wed 22 Dec 2021 · 20:00 UTC Johan Cruijff Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 90' Yanick van Osch

Overview

Match Preview

AFC Ajax vs Fortuna Sittard — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Rob Dieperink
  • Referee Marc Nagtegaal
  • Referee Clay Ruperti
  • Referee Rens Bluemink
  • Referee Rogier Honig
  • Referee Jan Derk Kleinjan

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

13
2
AFC Ajax 15 games · Avg 4.0 goals Fortuna Sittard
Last 5 meetings
2021-12-22 AFC Ajax 5–0 Fortuna Sittard 2021-09-21 Fortuna Sittard 0–5 AFC Ajax 2021-01-24 Fortuna Sittard 1–2 AFC Ajax 2020-10-31 AFC Ajax 5–2 Fortuna Sittard 2019-09-25 AFC Ajax 5–0 Fortuna Sittard

Recent Form

AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec Fortuna Sittard H 5–0 W
19 Dec Feyenoord Rotterdam A 2–0 W
12 Dec AZ H 1–2 L
07 Dec Sporting Clube de Portugal H 4–2 W
02 Dec Willem II Tilburg H 5–0 W
28 Nov Sparta Rotterdam A 1–0 W
Fortuna Sittard
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Dec AFC Ajax A 0–5 L
18 Dec FC Utrecht H 2–2 D
11 Dec PEC Zwolle A 1–0 W
05 Dec Feyenoord Rotterdam A 0–5 L
02 Dec AZ A 1–2 L
27 Nov FC Groningen H 1–4 L

Season Stats

AFC Ajax Fortuna Sittard
#2 Position #8
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

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts). Fortuna Sittard are 8th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and AFC Ajax launch into their encounter with Fortuna Sittard.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 10' It’s high time Erik ten Hag made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 14' Magnificent from Daley Blind! That is 10 goals in 480 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 19' The energy levels are beginning to show. Sjors Ultee might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 22' The Brazil Antony breaks the deadlock on 22 minutes. 2-0!
  • 23' What a moment for Antony! That strike on 23 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 28' Fortuna Sittard are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 33' Supporters expect more eagerness from Ben Rienstra, as he is very good at scoring at Johan Cruijff Arena with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 38' The home supporters are growing impatient. AFC Ajax must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 43' Fortuna Sittard fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Fortuna Sittard! Ivo Pinto comes on to replace Mickael Tirpan.
  • 51' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 52' A change in the AFC Ajax ranks — Ryan Gravenberch exits the field as Nicolas Tagliafico enters on 52.
  • 57' George Cox has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 62' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 67' It looks like no one’s ball. Fortuna Sittard is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 72' AFC Ajax is showing some good football. However, AFC Ajax are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 73' It is a substitution in Fortuna Sittard team. Martin Angha is replaced by Nigel Lonwijk on 73 minute.
  • 74' Nigel Lonwijk is replacing Martin Angha for the Fortuna Sittard side.
  • 79' A tactical swap from AFC Ajax — David Neres on, Dusan Tadic off on 79 minutes.
  • 82' Devyne Rensch adds to his 0 season tally! AFC Ajax lead 4-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 85' Fortuna Sittard make a change. Arianit Ferati trudges off to be replaced by Tijjani Noslin on 85 minutes.
  • 86' Fresh legs for AFC Ajax! Kenneth Taylor comes on to replace Steven Berghuis.
  • 88' It is a substitution in Fortuna Sittard team. Ben Rienstra is replaced by Richie Musaba on 88 minute.
  • 90' GOAL! Sebastien Haller fires home to make it 5-0!
  • 90' Fortuna Sittard receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 5-0 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

AFC Ajax Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erik ten Hag

Fortuna Sittard Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Sjors Ultee

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kenneth Taylor 5
Dusan Tadic 4
Quincy Promes 4
Steven Berghuis 4
David Neres 3
Brian Brobbey 3
Devyne Rensch 3
Mohammed Kudus 2

Head to Head

2021-12-22 AFC Ajax 5–0 Fortuna Sittard 2021-09-21 Fortuna Sittard 0–5 AFC Ajax 2021-01-24 Fortuna Sittard 1–2 AFC Ajax 2020-10-31 AFC Ajax 5–2 Fortuna Sittard 2019-09-25 AFC Ajax 5–0 Fortuna Sittard

AFC Ajax Form

2021-12-22 AFC Ajax 5–0 Fortuna Sittard W 2021-12-19 Feyenoord Rotterdam 0–2 AFC Ajax W 2021-12-12 AFC Ajax 1–2 AZ L 2021-12-07 AFC Ajax 4–2 Sporting Clube de Portugal W 2021-12-02 AFC Ajax 5–0 Willem II Tilburg W 2021-11-28 Sparta Rotterdam 0–1 AFC Ajax W

Fortuna Sittard Form

2021-12-22 AFC Ajax 5–0 Fortuna Sittard L 2021-12-18 Fortuna Sittard 2–2 FC Utrecht D 2021-12-11 PEC Zwolle 0–1 Fortuna Sittard W 2021-12-05 Feyenoord Rotterdam 5–0 Fortuna Sittard L 2021-12-02 AZ 2–1 Fortuna Sittard L 2021-11-27 Fortuna Sittard 1–4 FC Groningen L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.99 AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.34 Fortuna Sittard xG
I would bet for: Under — clean sheet likely 74% + AFC Ajax to win 74%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AFC Ajax74% Draw19% Fortuna Sittard7%
Actual: AFC Ajax win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes26% 0% No74%
Avg goals/match: 2.33
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 89%
11%
± 1.5 67%
33%
± 2.5 41%
59%
± 3.5 21%
79%
± 4.5 9%
91%

Double Chance

AFC Ajax or Draw
93%
Draw or Fortuna Sittard
26%
AFC Ajax or Fortuna Sittard
81%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
AFC Ajax52% Draw44% Fortuna Sittard4%
Actual: AFC Ajax win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
19.1%
2 – 0
18.8%
3 – 0
12.2%
0 – 0
11.5%
1 – 1
6.9%
2 – 1
6.4%
4 – 0
6.1%
3 – 1
4.4%
0 – 1
2.6%
5 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
2.3%
2 – 2
1.1%

Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax

Handicap AFC Ajax covers Push Fortuna Sittard covers
-2.5 26% — 74%
-2 26% 24% 50%
-1.5 50% — 50%
-1 50% 26% 24%
-0.5 76% — 24%
+0.5 96% — 4%
+1 96% 4% 1%
+1.5 99% — 1%
+2 99% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
71% ✓
Fortuna Sittard keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.