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AFC Ajax vs RKC Waalwijk, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2023-24
AFC Ajax
4 – 1
Full Time
RKC Waalwijk
Sun 21 Jan 2024 · 15:45 UTC Johan Cruijff Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Brian Brobbey 9' 1–0
1–1 15' Michiel Kramer
Brian Brobbey 35' 2–1
Kristian Hlynsson 64' 3–1
Steven Berghuis 87' 4–1
Benjamin Tahirovic 38' Y

Overview

Match Preview

AFC Ajax vs RKC Waalwijk — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Bas Nijhuis
  • Assistant 1 Roy de Nas
  • Assistant 2 Charles Schaap

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

12
AFC Ajax 12 games · Avg 3.7 goals RKC Waalwijk
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-21 AFC Ajax 4–1 RKC Waalwijk 2023-12-06 RKC Waalwijk 2–3 AFC Ajax 2023-02-12 AFC Ajax 3–1 RKC Waalwijk 2022-10-22 RKC Waalwijk 1–4 AFC Ajax 2022-03-06 AFC Ajax 3–2 RKC Waalwijk

Recent Form

AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
09 Dec Sparta Rotterdam H 2–1 W
06 Dec RKC Waalwijk A 3–2 W
RKC Waalwijk
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Jan AFC Ajax A 1–4 L
12 Jan Heracles Almelo H 1–2 L
16 Dec FC Utrecht A 1–1 D
10 Dec Fortuna Sittard A 0–1 L
06 Dec AFC Ajax H 2–3 L
02 Dec SBV Excelsior H 2–2 D

Key Stats

58% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
83% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
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 wait is over. RKC Waalwijk get us underway at Johan Cruijff Arena.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 9' What a moment for Brian Brobbey! That strike on 9 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 14' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 15' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Michiel Kramer makes no mistake. 1-1!
  • 20' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AFC Ajax and RKC Waalwijk are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His AFC Ajax side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 30' Over 30 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 35' Sensational shot from Brian Brobbey. AFC Ajax is back in the lead.
  • 38' It’s a booking for AFC Ajax player. Benjamin Tahirovic gets a Yellow card.
  • 43' AFC Ajax are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 48' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tristan Gooijer made 492 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 53' The whistle greets Tristan Gooijer as he departs to be replaced by Anton Gaaei.
  • 58' Shawn Adewoye has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 62' Chris Lokesa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Julian Lelieveld on 62 minute.
  • 64' The deadlock is broken! Kristian Hlynsson gets on the scoresheet on 64 minutes.
  • 69' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 74' With 0 assists to his name this season, Reuven Niemeijer is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AFC Ajax.
  • 76' Time for substitution for RKC Waalwijk. Aaron Meijers is replaced by Reuven Niemeijer.
  • 79' A tactical swap from AFC Ajax — Forbs on, Kristian Hlynsson off on 79 minutes.
  • 82' RKC Waalwijk manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ilias Takidine is hanging Mats Seuntjens on the field on 82 minute.
  • 87' The deadlock is broken! Steven Berghuis gets on the scoresheet on 87 minutes.
  • Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 4-1 draw is a fair result on the day.

Lineups

AFC Ajax Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John van 't Schip

RKC Waalwijk Lineups

5-4-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Henk Fraser

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2024-01-21 AFC Ajax 4–1 RKC Waalwijk 2023-12-06 RKC Waalwijk 2–3 AFC Ajax 2023-02-12 AFC Ajax 3–1 RKC Waalwijk 2022-10-22 RKC Waalwijk 1–4 AFC Ajax 2022-03-06 AFC Ajax 3–2 RKC Waalwijk

AFC Ajax Form

2024-01-21 AFC Ajax 4–1 RKC Waalwijk W 2024-01-14 Go Ahead Eagles 2–3 AFC Ajax W 2023-12-17 AFC Ajax 2–2 PEC Zwolle D 2023-12-14 AFC Ajax 3–1 PAE AEK W 2023-12-09 AFC Ajax 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam W 2023-12-06 RKC Waalwijk 2–3 AFC Ajax W

RKC Waalwijk Form

2024-01-21 AFC Ajax 4–1 RKC Waalwijk L 2024-01-12 RKC Waalwijk 1–2 Heracles Almelo L 2023-12-16 FC Utrecht 1–1 RKC Waalwijk D 2023-12-10 Fortuna Sittard 1–0 RKC Waalwijk L 2023-12-06 RKC Waalwijk 2–3 AFC Ajax L 2023-12-02 RKC Waalwijk 2–2 SBV Excelsior D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.15 AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13 RKC Waalwijk xG
I would bet for: AFC Ajax to win 63% + Over 2.5 goals 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AFC Ajax63% Draw21% RKC Waalwijk16%
Actual: AFC Ajax win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes60% 0% No40%
Avg goals/match: 3.28
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 41%
59%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

AFC Ajax or Draw
84%
Draw or RKC Waalwijk
37%
AFC Ajax or RKC Waalwijk
79%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
AFC Ajax43% Draw40% RKC Waalwijk17%
Actual: AFC Ajax win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
9.5%
2 – 0
8.7%
1 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
6.8%
3 – 0
6.1%
2 – 2
5.3%
0 – 0
5.3%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 2
3.9%
4 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
3.6%

Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax

Handicap AFC Ajax covers Push RKC Waalwijk covers
-2.5 19% — 81%
-2 19% 18% 62%
-1.5 38% — 62%
-1 38% 22% 41%
-0.5 59% — 41%
+0.5 82% — 18%
+1 82% 11% 7%
+1.5 93% — 7%
+2 93% 5% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
RKC Waalwijk keeps clean sheet
12% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.