AFC Ajax vs PSV, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Ajax vs PSV — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.
Match Details
- Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Assistant 1 Erwin Zeinstra
- Assistant 2 Johan Balder
7 games this season
🟨 0.1/game
⚽ 3.4 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | PSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Heracles Almelo | A | 4–2 | W |
| 21 Jan | RKC Waalwijk | H | 4–1 | W |
| 14 Jan | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 3–2 | W |
| 17 Dec | PEC Zwolle | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Dec | PAE AEK | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Feb | AFC Ajax | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Almere City FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Jan | FC Utrecht | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Jan | SBV Excelsior | H | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Dec | AZ | A | 4–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | Arsenal FC | H | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| AFC Ajax | PSV | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #6 |
| 4 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 4 |
| 2 | Conceded | 3 |
| +2 | GD | +1 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
0%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
AFC Ajax are 5th (4 pts). PSV are 6th (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
PSV
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! AFC Ajax welcome PSV for this crunch clash at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- 5' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' A quiet spell here at Johan Cruijff Arena. PSV seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 11' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Andre Ramalho.
- 16' 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.
- 19' Magnificent from Steven Berghuis! That is 85 goals in 322 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 24' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His AFC Ajax side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 26' It’s a booking for AFC Ajax player. Jorrel Hato gets a Yellow card.
- 28' A tactical swap from AFC Ajax — Borna Sosa on, Devyne Rensch off on 28 minutes.
- 33' PSV have won 819 goals from 436 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 34' GOAL! Luuk de Jong scores on 34.
- 39' Diant Ramaj has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 44' AFC Ajax are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 49' The energy levels are beginning to show. John van 't Schip might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 54' Andre Ramalho, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 59' Supporters expect more eagerness from Devyne Rensch, as he is very good at scoring at Johan Cruijff Arena with 6 goals in the last 6 games.
- 64' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 69' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 72' Jerdy Schouten was booked on 72.
- 75' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Steven Berghuis is replaced by Benjamin Tahirovic.
- 76' Poor challenge from Andre Ramalho. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 77' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Hirving Lozano on 77 minutes.
- 77' It is a substitution in PSV team. Jerdy Schouten is replaced by Patrick van Aanholt on 77 minute.
- 80' Anton Gaaei has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tristan Gooijer on 80 minute.
- 85' The whistle greets Mauro Junior as he departs to be replaced by Isaac Babadi.
- 89' PSV manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Armando Obispo is hanging Sergino Dest on the field on 89 minute.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 7
- 6
- 23
- 40
- 37
- 8
-
2
Devyne Rensch ↓ Borna Sosa 28'
- 9
- 4
- 38
-
47
Tristan Gooijer ↓ Anton Gaaei 80'
Bench
-
25
Borna Sosa ↑ 28'
- 1
- 10
- 12
- 18
- 13
- 28
-
33
Benjamin Tahirovic ↑ 75'
- 49
- 11
-
3
Anton Gaaei ↑ 80'
- 42
Coach
John van 't Schip
PSV Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 27
-
17
Mauro Junior ↓ Isaac Babadi 85'
- 9
- 3
- 22
- 18
- 1
- 5
-
8
Sergino Dest ↓ Armando Obispo 89'
- 34
- 11
Bench
-
4
Armando Obispo ↑ 89'
-
30
Patrick van Aanholt ↑ 77'
- 16
- 24
- 2
- 31
-
26
Isaac Babadi ↑ 85'
- –
Coach
Peter Bosz
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
1.72
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
PSV xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax or PSV 74% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
68%
Draw or PSV
58%
AFC Ajax or PSV
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 0
6.2%
2 – 0
5.9%
0 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
5.2%
3 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.5%
3 – 2
3.7%
1 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | PSV covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 19% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +1 | 68% | 17% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
PSV keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.