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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 ADO Den Haag 0 0
2 AFC Ajax 0 0
3 AZ 0 0
4 FC Groningen 0 0
5 FC Twente '65 0 0
6 FC Utrecht 0 0
7 Feyenoord Rotterdam 0 0
8 Fortuna Sittard 0 0
9 Go Ahead Eagles 0 0
10 NEC 0 0
11 PEC Zwolle 0 0
12 PSV 0 0
13 SBV Excelsior 0 0
14 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 0 0
15 SC Heerenveen 0 0
16 Sparta Rotterdam 0 0
17 Telstar 1963 0 0
18 Willem II Tilburg 0 0

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. AFC Ajax kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' The travelling RKC Waalwijk supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 9' Brian Brobbey has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 9 minutes.
  • 14' Yassin Oukili is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AFC Ajax so far.
  • 15' Michiel Kramer has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 15 minutes.
  • 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 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' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 35' What a strike from Brian Brobbey! The score is 2-1.
  • 38' AFC Ajax receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 38.
  • 43' AFC Ajax are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 48' AFC Ajax currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 53' The AFC Ajax manager makes a substitution. Tristan Gooijer departs to be replaced by Anton Gaaei.
  • 58' Ar'jany Martha has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 62' The whistle greets Julian Lelieveld as he departs to be replaced by Chris Lokesa.
  • 64' What composure from Kristian Hlynsson! The Iceland international strokes it home. 3-1.
  • 69' Ilias Takidine has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 74' It looks surprising AFC Ajax does not make any changes. Kenneth Taylor has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 76' The crowd applauds Aaron Meijers as he leaves the pitch. Reuven Niemeijer steps in for RKC Waalwijk.
  • 79' A change in the AFC Ajax ranks — Kristian Hlynsson exits the field as Forbs enters on 79.
  • 82' Another change for RKC Waalwijk made on 82 minute. Mats Seuntjens leaves to be changed by Ilias Takidine.
  • 87' What a moment for Steven Berghuis! That strike on 87 puts his side firmly in control.
  • AFC Ajax celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

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.