AFC Ajax vs PSV, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Ajax vs PSV — Eredivisie at Johan Cruyff ArenA.
Match Details
- Referee Bjorn Kuipers
- Referee Sander van Roekel
- Referee Erwin Zeinstra
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 09 Dec | Atalanta BC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan | AFC Ajax | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Dec | VVV Venlo | H | 4–1 | W |
| 19 Dec | RKC Waalwijk | A | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Dec | FC Utrecht | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Dec | AS Omonia Lefkosia | H | 4–0 | W |
| 06 Dec | SC Heerenveen | A | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| AFC Ajax | PSV | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #1 |
| 25 | Points | 26 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 7 / 4 / 1 | W / D / L | 8 / 2 / 2 |
| 32 | Scored | 40 |
| 15 | Conceded | 15 |
| +17 | GD | +25 |
| 2.08 | PPG | 2.17 |
| 58% | Win % | 67% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
17%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
AFC Ajax are 3rd (25 pts). PSV are 1st (26 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
PSV
0-15
5/4
16-30
8/1
31-45
6/2
46-60
6/3
61-75
3/–
76+
10/5
■ 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 |
PSV
| Sven Mijnans | 9 G | 2 A |
| Guus Til | 7 G | 1 A |
| Ruben van Bommel | 4 G | 3 A |
| Ricardo Pepi | 4 G | 1 A |
| Sergino Dest | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Johan Cruyff ArenA. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 2' What composure from Eran Zahavi! The Israel international strokes it home. 0-1.
- 7' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 7 minutes.
- 12' PSV is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 17' AFC Ajax are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 21' What composure from Eran Zahavi! The Israel international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 26' AFC Ajax currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 31' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AFC Ajax that had 488 games and scored 838 goals.
- 36' The home supporters are growing impatient. AFC Ajax must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 40' A goal from the Netherlands international Quincy Promes! He fires home on 40 to make it 1-2!
- 45' 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.
- 46' Zakaria Labyad makes way for Sebastien Haller at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 51' PSV has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 53' The referee has no hesitation. Davy Klaassen is booked for AFC Ajax — Yellow card on 53.
- 58' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 63' 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.
- 65' GOAL! Antony fires home to make it 2-2!
- 68' Ryan Thomas is replacing Cody Gakpo for the PSV side.
- 73' Both keepers have barely been tested. AFC Ajax and PSV are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 76' A change in the PSV ranks — Donyell Malen exits the field as Mauro Junior enters on 76.
- 79' Fresh legs for AFC Ajax! Mohammed Kudus comes on to replace Quincy Promes.
- 80' Noussair Mazraoui makes way for Devyne Rensch at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 81' Controversy at the stadium! Eran Zahavi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 81' Erick Gutierrez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mohammed Ihattaren at the 81 minute mark.
- 82' Time for substitution for PSV. Eran Zahavi is replaced by Chukwunonso Madueke.
- 87' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Roger Schmidt will be considering his options from the bench.
- The points are shared — AFC Ajax 2-2 PSV. Honours even.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 39
- 31
- 10
- 19
- 24
- 12
- 17
- 3
- 8
-
11
Quincy Promes ↓ Mohammed Kudus 79'
Bench
- 1
- 5
- 18
- 33
-
22
Sebastien Haller ↑ 46'
- 4
- 21
-
20
Mohammed Kudus ↑ 79'
- 2
-
15
Devyne Rensch ↑ 80'
Coach
Erik ten Hag
PSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 18
-
9
Donyell Malen ↓ Mauro Junior 76'
-
19
Cody Gakpo ↓ Ryan Thomas 68'
- 33
- 6
- 28
- 31
- 38
- 10
- 7
Bench
-
17
Mauro Junior ↑ 76'
- 4
-
30
Ryan Thomas ↑ 68'
-
15
Erick Gutierrez ↑ 81'
- 13
- 14
- 5
- 11
- 29
- 16
-
23
Chukwunonso Madueke ↑ 82'
Coach
Roger Schmidt
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luuk de Jong | 9 |
| Hirving Lozano | 4 |
| Quincy Promes | 3 |
| Eran Zahavi | 3 |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 |
| Dusan Tadic | 3 |
| Brian Brobbey | 2 |
| Mario Gotze | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.84
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.95
PSV xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax or PSV 76% + Over 2.5 goals 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.79
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
62%
Draw or PSV
62%
AFC Ajax or PSV
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: PSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9%
1 – 2
7.7%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 3
4.5%
3 – 1
4.4%
0 – 2
4.4%
3 – 2
4.3%
0 – 1
3.9%
2 – 0
3.9%
1 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | PSV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 17% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 18% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 12% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
PSV keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.