AFC Ajax vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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AFC Ajax vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- AFC Ajax 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- RKC Waalwijk 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Richard Brondijk
- Referee Alex Bos
- Referee Yorick Weterings
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Feb | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Feb | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | A | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Feb | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Feb | FC Twente '65 | H | 5–0 | W |
| 06 Feb | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Mar | AFC Ajax | A | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Feb | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Feb | NEC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Feb | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Feb | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–3 | L |
| 23 Jan | Fortuna Sittard | H | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
H2H (12 games)
83%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Johan Cruijff Arena. AFC Ajax are looking to make home advantage count against RKC Waalwijk.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' It looks like no one’s ball. AFC Ajax is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 15' That is a Yellow card for AFC Ajax. Lisandro Martinez will be fuming at that decision.
- 20' The energy levels are beginning to show. Erik ten Hag might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 25' AFC Ajax are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined RKC Waalwijk backline.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. AFC Ajax must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 33' Sebastien Haller puts AFC Ajax on the lead.
- 37' What a strike from Sebastien Haller! The score is 2-0.
- 42' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 47' With 0 assists to his name this season, Lennerd Daneels is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AFC Ajax.
- 50' A goal from the Netherlands international Michiel Kramer! He fires home on 50 to make it 2-1!
- 51' What composure from Michiel Kramer! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 2-2.
- 53' Devyne Rensch catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 53.
- 57' Richard van der Venne makes no mistake. The score reads 2-3 and RKC Waalwijk are in front.
- 60' Lennerd Daneels is ready to make an impact after coming on for Said Bakari at the 60 minute mark.
- 62' Davy Klaassen gets the nod from AFC Ajax. He replaces Ryan Gravenberch and will look to change the dynamic.
- 67' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Joseph Oosting will be considering his options from the bench.
- 69' The supporters are chanting for Yassin Oukili. He replaces Richard van der Venne on 69 minute.
- 70' AFC Ajax ring the changes. Devyne Rensch has done his job and it is now time for Nicolas Tagliafico to step up.
- 75' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His AFC Ajax side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 80' Time for substitution for RKC Waalwijk. Michiel Kramer is replaced by Roy Kuijpers.
- 81' The AFC Ajax manager makes a substitution. Edson Alvarez departs to be replaced by Mohammed Kudus.
- 86' Issam El Maach has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 480 appearances.
- 90' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Vurnon Anita.
- 90' The deadlock is broken! Dusan Tadic gets on the scoresheet on 90 minutes.
- With this win, AFC Ajax is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 10
- 24
- 17
- 3
- 8
- 23
- 22
-
4
Edson Alvarez ↓ Mohammed Kudus 81'
- 21
- 15
Bench
-
6
Davy Klaassen ↑ 62'
-
31
Nicolas Tagliafico ↑ 70'
- 19
-
20
Mohammed Kudus ↑ 81'
- 9
- –
- –
- –
- 51
- –
Coach
Erik ten Hag
RKC Waalwijk Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 6
- 7
- 10
-
22
Said Bakari ↓ Lennerd Daneels 60'
- 2
- 31
-
29
Michiel Kramer ↓ Roy Kuijpers 80'
-
4
Shawn Adewoye ↓ Hans Mulder 80'
- 59
- 34
Bench
- 13
-
12
Hans Mulder ↑ 80'
- 9
- 15
- 21
-
20
Lennerd Daneels ↑ 60'
- 5
- 14
- 8
-
33
Yassin Oukili ↑ 69'
-
17
Roy Kuijpers ↑ 80'
- 11
Coach
Joseph Oosting
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Steven Berghuis | 7 |
| Sebastien Haller | 6 |
| Brian Brobbey | 6 |
| Michiel Kramer | 5 |
| Dusan Tadic | 4 |
| Zakaria Labyad | 3 |
| Mats Seuntjens | 2 |
| Jurrien Timber | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.19
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax to win 65% + Over 2.5 goals 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.19
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 4.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
85%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
35%
AFC Ajax or RKC Waalwijk
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
9.8%
1 – 1
9.8%
2 – 1
9.5%
1 – 0
8.5%
3 – 0
7%
3 – 1
6.9%
0 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
4.7%
1 – 2
4.3%
4 – 1
3.9%
4 – 0
3.8%
3 – 2
Actual
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | RKC Waalwijk covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -2 | 22% | 19% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 22% | 37% |
| -0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.