AFC Ajax vs SBV Vitesse, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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AFC Ajax vs SBV Vitesse — Eredivisie at Johan Cruyff ArenA.
- AFC Ajax 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dave Goossens
- Referee Pol van Boekel
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Richard Martens
- Referee Rogier Honig
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | SBV Vitesse | H | 4–2 | W |
| 20 Apr | FC Groningen | A | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | Juventus FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | SBV Excelsior | H | 6–2 | W |
| 10 Apr | Juventus FC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 06 Apr | Willem II Tilburg | A | 4–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | AFC Ajax | A | 2–4 | L |
| 20 Apr | PEC Zwolle | H | 4–1 | W |
| 14 Apr | FC Utrecht | A | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Apr | PSV | H | 3–3 | D |
| 02 Apr | AZ | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Mar | ADO Den Haag | A | 3–3 | D |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
100%
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Johan Cruyff ArenA!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. AFC Ajax in their trying to find a way past SBV Vitesse's compact .
- 15' Netherlands international Daley Blind has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 25' Both keepers have barely been tested. AFC Ajax and SBV Vitesse are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 30' SBV Vitesse are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 35' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 40' A quiet spell here at Johan Cruyff ArenA. AFC Ajax seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 41' Hakim Ziyech puts AFC Ajax on the lead.
- 46' Tim Matavz is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for AFC Ajax tonight.
- 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 53' That is a Yellow card for SBV Vitesse. Matus Bero will be fuming at that decision.
- 54' Magnificent from Dusan Tadic! That is 110 goals in 480 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 58' Against the run of play, Matthijs de Ligt has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 63' The crowd applauds Nicolas Tagliafico as he leaves the pitch. Rasmus Kristensen steps in for AFC Ajax.
- 66' What a moment for Navarone Foor! That strike on 66 puts his side firmly in control.
- 67' The SBV Vitesse manager makes a substitution. Navarone Foor departs to be replaced by Tim Matavz.
- 69' A moment of madness from Joel Veltman on 69 minutes earns him a Yellow card. AFC Ajax will be frustrated.
- 74' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Oussama Darfalou suffering a number of foals already.
- 78' Another substitution for SBV Vitesse to replace Thomas Buitink by Oussama Darfalou on 78 minute.
- 79' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 79 minute. Lasse Schone leaves to be changed by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp.
- 80' GOAL! Dusan Tadic scores on 80.
- 80' SBV Vitesse receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 80.
- 82' Goal! Oussama Darfalou scores his 24 goal in 282 matches.
- 86' Controversy at the stadium! Donny van de Beek argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 86' The SBV Vitesse bench stirs into life. Maikel van der Werff is withdrawn and Rasmus Thelander gets his opportunity.
- 90' A moment of madness from Matus Bero on 90 minutes earns him a Red card. SBV Vitesse will be frustrated.
- With this win, AFC Ajax is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 10
- 20
-
22
Hakim Ziyech ↓ David Neres 63'
- 24
- 3
- 4
- 6
- 21
- 25
- 17
Bench
- 19
- 26
-
2
Rasmus Kristensen ↑ 63'
- 30
-
40
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp ↑ 79'
-
7
David Neres ↑ 63'
- 27
- 28
- 16
- 23
Coach
Erik ten Hag
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 18
- 22
- 3
-
25
Navarone Foor ↓ Tim Matavz 67'
- 17
- 11
- 29
- 5
- 21
- 30
- 10
Bench
- 23
-
9
Tim Matavz ↑ 67'
- 7
- 1
-
26
Rasmus Thelander ↑ 86'
-
13
Oussama Darfalou ↑ 78'
- 38
Coach
Leonid Slutsky
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dusan Tadic | 5 |
| Edson Alvarez | 4 |
| Lois Openda | 3 |
| Antony | 3 |
| Lisandro Martinez | 2 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
| Brian Brobbey | 2 |
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.45
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.25
SBV Vitesse xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 70% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.7
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 3.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 4.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
83%
Draw or SBV Vitesse
37%
AFC Ajax or SBV Vitesse
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–2 not predicted4 – 2Actual
2 – 1
9%
1 – 1
8.4%
2 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
7.3%
3 – 0
5.9%
1 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
1 – 2
4.6%
3 – 2
4.6%
4 – 1
4.5%
0 – 0
3.7%
4 – 0
3.6%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | SBV Vitesse covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 18% | 58% |
| -1.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| -1 | 42% | 21% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 10% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.