AFC Ajax vs SBV Vitesse, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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AFC Ajax vs SBV Vitesse — Eredivisie at Johan Cruyff ArenA.
- AFC Ajax 12 games · 25 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 | 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
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
25%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
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' Temperatures are rising at Johan Cruyff ArenA as AFC Ajax face off against SBV Vitesse in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' AFC Ajax have won 846 goals from 491 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' It’s a booking for AFC Ajax player. Perr Schuurs gets a Yellow card.
- 15' Perr Schuurs has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 2 goals this season.
- 20' SBV Vitesse is showing some good football. However, SBV Vitesse are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 21' Quincy Promes makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and AFC Ajax are in front.
- 26' Andre Onana, a Cameroon , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 31' It is a substitution in AFC Ajax team. Perr Schuurs is replaced by Jurrien Timber on 31 minute.
- 35' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Thomas Bruns.
- 40' SBV Vitesse seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 44' AFC Ajax receives a Red card for a hard tackle on 44.
- 45' Daley Blind was booked on 45.
- 46' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jurgen Ekkelenkamp is hanging Zakaria Labyad on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' SBV Vitesse come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 56' What a strike from Riechedly Bazoer! The score is 1-1.
- 60' Time for substitution for SBV Vitesse. Oussama Darfalou is replaced by Armando Broja.
- 61' A tactical swap from SBV Vitesse — Patrick Vroegh on, Thomas Bruns off on 61 minutes.
- 66' Daley Blind is a natural defender and has been asked to do a very specific job for AFC Ajax tonight.
- 70' Assisted by Mohammed Kudus with the perfectly-timed delivery and Antony makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 75' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 80' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 81' It’s a booking for SBV Vitesse player. Maximilian Wittek gets a Yellow card.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Thomas Buitink. He replaces Eli Dasa on 81 minute.
- 82' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Oussama Tannane on 82 minutes.
- 84' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 84 minute. Noussair Mazraoui leaves to be changed by Sergino Dest.
- 85' The SBV Vitesse bench stirs into life. Eli Dasa is withdrawn and Thomas Buitink gets his opportunity.
- 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nicolas Tagliafico on 89.
- 90' The whistle greets Quincy Promes as he departs to be replaced by Lassina Franck Traore.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for 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.