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 0 games · 0 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 | 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
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
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Johan Cruyff ArenA. Ninety minutes of football awaits between AFC Ajax and SBV Vitesse.
- 5' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His AFC Ajax side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 10' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Perr Schuurs.
- 15' AFC Ajax currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 20' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 21' Against the run of play, Quincy Promes has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 26' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Erik ten Hag will be considering his options from the bench.
- 31' The AFC Ajax bench stirs into life. Perr Schuurs is withdrawn and Jurrien Timber gets his opportunity.
- 35' The referee calls foul for Thomas Bruns. He receives a Yellow card.
- 40' 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.
- 44' A moment of madness from Edson Alvarez on 44 minutes earns him a Red card. AFC Ajax will be frustrated.
- 45' Daley Blind was booked on 45.
- 46' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Zakaria Labyad is replaced by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp.
- 51' 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.
- 56' Riechedly Bazoer adds to his 0 season tally! SBV Vitesse lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
- 60' SBV Vitesse make a change. Oussama Darfalou trudges off to be replaced by Armando Broja on 60 minutes.
- 61' Fresh legs for SBV Vitesse! Patrick Vroegh comes on to replace Thomas Bruns.
- 66' Dusan Tadic has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 24 cards already picked up this season.
- 70' What a strike from Antony! The score is 2-1.
- 75' The travelling SBV Vitesse supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 80' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 81' The referee calls foul for Maximilian Wittek. He receives a Yellow card.
- 81' Another change for SBV Vitesse made on 81 minute. Eli Dasa leaves to be changed by Thomas Buitink.
- 82' A moment of madness from Oussama Tannane on 82 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SBV Vitesse will be frustrated.
- 84' Noussair Mazraoui makes way for Sergino Dest at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 85' Fresh legs for SBV Vitesse! Thomas Buitink comes on to replace Eli Dasa.
- 89' AFC Ajax receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 89.
- 90' The crowd applauds Quincy Promes as he leaves the pitch. Lassina Franck Traore steps in for AFC Ajax.
- It finishes all square. AFC Ajax and SBV Vitesse share the spoils 2-1.
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 |
| Lois Openda | 3 |
| Antony | 3 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
| Brian Brobbey | 2 |
| Riechedly Bazoer | 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.