AFC Ajax vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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AFC Ajax vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Johan Cruyff ArenA.
- AFC Ajax 7 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Richard Martens
- Referee Martin Perez
- Referee Mark Strijker
- Referee Dyon Fikkert
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Mar | AZ | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Feb | Getafe CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Feb | Heracles Almelo | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | AFC Ajax | A | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Sep | SBV Vitesse | H | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Mar | Heracles Almelo | A | 2–4 | L |
| 01 Mar | FC Utrecht | H | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Feb | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Feb | AFC Ajax | A | 0–3 | L |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
6/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
5/1
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
AFC Ajax
| Julian Brandt | 4 G | |
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 3 G | 1 A |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 G | |
| Kasper Dolberg | 2 G | 2 A |
| Jorthy Mokio | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and AFC Ajax launch into their encounter with RKC Waalwijk.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Nicolas Elsek made 197 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' What composure from Dusan Tadic! The Serbia international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 13' What a moment for Zakaria Labyad! That strike on 13 puts his side firmly in control.
- 18' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 23' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His AFC Ajax side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 28' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 29' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Mohammed Kudus.
- 34' Zakaria Labyad has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 34 minutes.
- 35' A stunning finish from Zakaria Labyad — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. AFC Ajax and RKC Waalwijk are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 45' With 0 assists to his name this season, Hans Mulder is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AFC Ajax.
- 50' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 55' AFC Ajax currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 60' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' Fresh legs for RKC Waalwijk! Sylla Sow comes on to replace Lennerd Daneels.
- 66' RKC Waalwijk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 70' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. David Neres is hanging Antony on the field on 70 minute.
- 72' Thierry Lutonda gets the nod from RKC Waalwijk. He replaces Finn Stokkers and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' A goal from the Argentina international Lisandro Martinez! He fires home on 73 to make it 5-0!
- 78' Noussair Mazraoui is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for RKC Waalwijk tonight.
- 79' A tactical swap from AFC Ajax — Sergino Dest on, Daley Blind off on 79 minutes.
- 83' Fresh legs for AFC Ajax! Klaas-Jan Huntelaar comes on to replace Quincy Promes.
- 86' RKC Waalwijk make a change. Nicolas Elsek trudges off to be replaced by Hans Mulder on 86 minutes.
- It finishes all square. AFC Ajax and RKC Waalwijk share the spoils 3-0.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
-
39
Antony ↓ David Neres 70'
-
10
Dusan Tadic C ↓ Noa Lang 83'
- 19
- 24
- 12
-
17
Daley Blind ↓ Sergino Dest 79'
- 3
- 11
- 4
- 21
- 20
Bench
- 1
-
27
Noa Lang ↑ 83'
- 18
-
7
David Neres ↑ 70'
-
9
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar ↑ 83'
- 33
-
23
Lassina Franck Traore ↑ 70'
-
28
Sergino Dest ↑ 79'
- 2
- 25
Coach
Erik ten Hag
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 4
- 3
- 28
- 8
-
9
Finn Stokkers ↓ Thierry Lutonda 72'
- 30
-
21
Lennerd Daneels ↓ Sylla Sow 61'
-
6
Nicolas Elsek ↓ Hans Mulder 86'
- 59
Bench
-
19
Sylla Sow ↑ 61'
- 99
- 1
-
12
Hans Mulder ↑ 86'
- 2
- 15
-
17
Morad El Haddouti ↑ 61'
- 22
-
20
Thierry Lutonda ↑ 72'
Coach
Fred Grim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Steven Berghuis | 7 |
| Sebastien Haller | 6 |
| Brian Brobbey | 6 |
| Michiel Kramer | 5 |
| Dusan Tadic | 4 |
| Zakaria Labyad | 3 |
| Jurrien Timber | 2 |
| Mats Seuntjens | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.01
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.84
RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax to win 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.85
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
86%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
36%
AFC Ajax or RKC Waalwijk
78%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.5%
1 – 0
11.1%
1 – 1
10.5%
2 – 1
9.4%
3 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
6.4%
0 – 1
4.1%
2 – 2
4%
1 – 2
3.9%
4 – 0
3.8%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | RKC Waalwijk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 20% | 60% |
| -1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| -1 | 40% | 24% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
44%
✗
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.