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 12 games · 25 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
7 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 10.1 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
25%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for AFC Ajax to score. At the same time, RKC Waalwijk does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' AFC Ajax are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against RKC Waalwijk's shape.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Poor challenge from Lisandro Martinez. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. AFC Ajax needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 25' It looks like no one’s ball. AFC Ajax is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 33' Sebastien Haller is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 3 goals this season for the forward.
- 37' Magnificent from Sebastien Haller! That is 100 goals in 526 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 42' Ahmed Touba has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 47' RKC Waalwijk fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 50' Michiel Kramer is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 51' What composure from Michiel Kramer! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 2-2.
- 53' A moment of madness from Devyne Rensch on 53 minutes earns him a Yellow card. AFC Ajax will be frustrated.
- 57' GOAL! Richard van der Venne scores on 57. Assisted by Jens Odgaard
- 60' A change in the RKC Waalwijk ranks — Said Bakari exits the field as Lennerd Daneels enters on 60.
- 62' The crowd applauds Ryan Gravenberch as he leaves the pitch. Davy Klaassen steps in for AFC Ajax.
- 67' AFC Ajax seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 69' Time for substitution for RKC Waalwijk. Richard van der Venne is replaced by Yassin Oukili.
- 70' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Nicolas Tagliafico is hanging Devyne Rensch on the field on 70 minute.
- 75' With 2 assists to his name this season, Dusan Tadic is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AFC Ajax.
- 80' The RKC Waalwijk manager makes a substitution. Michiel Kramer departs to be replaced by Roy Kuijpers.
- 81' AFC Ajax make a change. Edson Alvarez trudges off to be replaced by Mohammed Kudus on 81 minutes.
- 86' AFC Ajax started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 86.
- 90' Vurnon Anita is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
- 90' Dusan Tadic is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 2 goals this season for the .
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 3-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
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.