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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #12 |
| 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
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts). PSV are 12th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Johan Cruyff ArenA. AFC Ajax are looking to make home advantage count against PSV.
- 2' PSV is taking the lead after the goal scored by Eran Zahavi on 2.
- 7' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 12' Cody Gakpo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 17' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His AFC Ajax side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 21' The Israel Eran Zahavi breaks the deadlock on 21 minutes. 0-2!
- 26' AFC Ajax are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AFC Ajax and PSV are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 36' PSV have won 819 goals from 436 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 40' Quincy Promes does the damage! The net is bulging and AFC Ajax surge ahead!
- 45' It’s high time Roger Schmidt made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 46' Sebastien Haller gets the nod from AFC Ajax. He replaces Zakaria Labyad and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 51 minutes.
- 53' Davy Klaassen is having his name booked by the referee on 53.
- 58' Olivier Boscagli, a France , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 63' Over 63 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 65' The deadlock is broken! Antony gets on the scoresheet on 65 minutes.
- 68' Ryan Thomas has so much to prove this time. He replaces Cody Gakpo on 68 minute.
- 73' A quiet spell here at Johan Cruyff ArenA. PSV seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 76' It is a substitution in PSV team. Donyell Malen is replaced by Mauro Junior on 76 minute.
- 79' Quincy Promes makes way for Mohammed Kudus at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 80' Noussair Mazraoui makes way for Devyne Rensch at the 80 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 81' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Eran Zahavi.
- 81' Another change for PSV made on 81 minute. Mohammed Ihattaren leaves to be changed by Erick Gutierrez.
- 82' PSV make a change. Eran Zahavi trudges off to be replaced by Chukwunonso Madueke on 82 minutes.
- 87' The 32-year-old Philipp Max has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 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
1 / 4
0.85
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
PSV xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 74% + AFC Ajax or Draw 67%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.77
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
67%
Draw or PSV
67%
AFC Ajax or PSV
66%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: PSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.7%
1 – 1
14.3%
0 – 1
14.2%
1 – 0
13%
0 – 2
6.8%
1 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.8%
2 – 1
5.5%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 3
2%
1 – 3
1.9%
3 – 0
1.6%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | PSV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 19% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +1 | 67% | 21% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
PSV keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

