AFC Ajax vs SBV Vitesse, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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AFC Ajax vs SBV Vitesse — Eredivisie at Johan Cruyff ArenA.
- AFC Ajax 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pol van Boekel
- Referee Erik Kleinjan
- Referee Rens Bluemink
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Referee Erwin Blank
4 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 5.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | SBV Vitesse | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Sep | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Mar | AZ | H | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Feb | Getafe CF | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Sep | AFC Ajax | A | 1–2 | L |
| 19 Sep | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Feb | PEC Zwolle | A | 3–4 | L |
| 23 Feb | PSV | H | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Johan Cruyff ArenA as AFC Ajax face off against SBV Vitesse in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Perr Schuurs on 10 minutes.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SBV Vitesse needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 21' Quincy Promes has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 21 minutes.
- 26' 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 Nicolas Tagliafico suffering a number of foals already.
- 31' The crowd applauds Perr Schuurs as he leaves the pitch. Jurrien Timber steps in for AFC Ajax.
- 35' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Thomas Bruns.
- 40' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 44' AFC Ajax player sees a Red card in front of him.
- 45' AFC Ajax player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 46' The AFC Ajax bench stirs into life. Zakaria Labyad is withdrawn and Jurgen Ekkelenkamp gets his opportunity.
- 51' 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.
- 56' Riechedly Bazoer does the damage! The net is bulging and SBV Vitesse surge ahead!
- 60' It is a substitution in SBV Vitesse team. Oussama Darfalou is replaced by Armando Broja on 60 minute.
- 61' Patrick Vroegh is ready to make an impact after coming on for Thomas Bruns at the 61 minute mark.
- 66' Israel international Eli Dasa has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 70' Antony adds to his 1 season tally! AFC Ajax lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
- 75' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 80' AFC Ajax are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against SBV Vitesse's shape.
- 81' Maximilian Wittek was booked on 81.
- 81' The SBV Vitesse bench stirs into life. Eli Dasa is withdrawn and Thomas Buitink gets his opportunity.
- 82' It’s a booking for SBV Vitesse player. Oussama Tannane gets a Yellow card.
- 84' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sergino Dest is hanging Noussair Mazraoui on the field on 84 minute.
- 85' Thomas Buitink has so much to prove this time. He replaces Eli Dasa on 85 minute.
- 89' AFC Ajax receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 89.
- 90' A tactical swap from AFC Ajax — Lassina Franck Traore on, Quincy Promes off on 90 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — AFC Ajax 2-1 SBV Vitesse.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 39
- 31
- 10
- 19
- 24
- 12
- 17
-
3
Perr Schuurs ↓ Jurrien Timber 31'
- 11
- 4
- 20
Bench
- 1
-
18
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp ↑ 46'
- 7
- 9
- 33
- 21
-
23
Lassina Franck Traore ↑ 90'
-
28
Sergino Dest ↑ 84'
-
2
Jurrien Timber ↑ 31'
- 25
- 15
Coach
Erik ten Hag
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 14
- 22
-
20
Thomas Bruns ↓ Patrick Vroegh 61'
- 21
- 3
- 9
- 32
- 10
- 18
-
2
Eli Dasa ↓ Thomas Buitink 81'
Bench
-
29
Thomas Buitink ↑ 81'
- 27
- 8
-
36
Patrick Vroegh ↑ 61'
- 24
-
11
Armando Broja ↑ 60'
Coach
Thomas Letsch
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dusan Tadic | 5 |
| Edson Alvarez | 4 |
| Antony | 3 |
| Lois Openda | 3 |
| Brian Brobbey | 2 |
| Riechedly Bazoer | 2 |
| Hakim Ziyech | 2 |
| Million Manhoef | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.85
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.16
SBV Vitesse xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.01
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
79%
Draw or SBV Vitesse
45%
AFC Ajax or SBV Vitesse
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.5%
2 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
8.4%
2 – 0
8.3%
0 – 0
6.7%
1 – 2
5.9%
3 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
3 – 0
5%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 2
3.4%
0 – 2
3.3%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | SBV Vitesse covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -2 | 14% | 16% | 70% |
| -1.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| -1 | 30% | 22% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.