AFC Ajax vs SBV Vitesse, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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AFC Ajax vs SBV Vitesse — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- AFC Ajax 12 games · 25 pts (2026/27)
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Assistant 1 Freek Vandeursen
- Assistant 2 Kevin Bodde
7 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 10.1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | SBV Vitesse | H | 5–0 | W |
| 12 Nov | Almere City FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 09 Nov | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Nov | SC Heerenveen | H | 4–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | FC Volendam | H | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Oct | PSV | A | 2–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Nov | AFC Ajax | A | 0–5 | L |
| 11 Nov | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–3 | L |
| 04 Nov | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 1–5 | L |
| 27 Oct | PEC Zwolle | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–4 | L |
| 07 Oct | SBV Excelsior | H | 0–0 | D |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Johan Cruijff Arena!
- 3' Jorrel Hato is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
- 8' 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.
- 12' GOAL! Kristian Hlynsson scores on 12. Assisted by Kenneth Taylor
- 13' Kristian Hlynsson is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 18' Steven Bergwijn is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AFC Ajax so far.
- 23' Toni Domgjoni, a Kosovo , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 28' Over 28 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 33' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 38' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 43' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 46' The crowd applauds Melle Meulensteen as he leaves the pitch. Toni Domgjoni steps in for SBV Vitesse.
- 50' A stunning finish from Chuba Akpom — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 55' SBV Vitesse have won 317 goals from 282 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 58' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Chuba Akpom makes it 5-0.
- 63' The home supporters are growing impatient. AFC Ajax must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 64' SBV Vitesse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Carlens Arcus is hanging Kacper Kozlowski on the field on 64 minute.
- 67' Brilliant from the ! Kenneth Taylor makes it 6-0 with a superb finish on 67.
- 68' Mika Godts has so much to prove this time. He replaces Chuba Akpom on 68 minute.
- 73' Both keepers have barely been tested. AFC Ajax and SBV Vitesse are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 74' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 74 minute. Steven Berghuis leaves to be changed by Mika Godts.
- 75' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jakov Medic is hanging Benjamin Tahirovic on the field on 75 minute.
- 80' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 82' The SBV Vitesse manager makes a substitution. Million Manhoef departs to be replaced by Gyan de Regt.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Anass Salah-Eddine. He replaces Kenneth Taylor on 83 minute.
- 88' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AFC Ajax and SBV Vitesse are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 90' Enzo Cornelisse has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- The final score is 5-0.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 7
-
23
Steven Berghuis ↓ Mika Godts 74'
- 10
- 40
- 8
- 2
- 33
- 4
- 38
- 3
- 42
Bench
- 25
- 1
-
18
Jakov Medic ↑ 75'
- 30
-
19
Georges Mikautadze ↑ 68'
- 51
-
17
Anass Salah-Eddine ↑ 83'
-
39
Mika Godts ↑ 74'
-
11
Carlos Forbs ↑ 68'
Coach
John van 't Schip
SBV Vitesse Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1
- 29
- 20
- 13
-
42
Million Manhoef ↓ Gyan de Regt 82'
- 6
- 17
- 15
- 21
-
10
Said Hamulic ↓ Joel Persson 82'
- 7
Bench
-
2
Carlens Arcus ↑ 64'
- 31
-
22
Toni Domgjoni ↑ 46'
-
25
Gyan de Regt ↑ 82'
-
9
Joel Persson ↑ 82'
- 43
- 55
Coach
Edward Sturing
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
2.52
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.9
SBV Vitesse xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax to win 69% + Over 2.5 goals 65%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.42
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
88%
Draw or SBV Vitesse
31%
AFC Ajax or SBV Vitesse
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–0 not predicted5 – 0Actual
2 – 0
10.4%
2 – 1
9.1%
3 – 0
8.5%
1 – 1
8.1%
1 – 0
8%
3 – 1
7.5%
4 – 0
5.3%
4 – 1
4.8%
0 – 0
4.6%
2 – 2
4%
3 – 2
3.4%
1 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | SBV Vitesse covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -2 | 29% | 21% | 50% |
| -1.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| -1 | 50% | 21% | 29% |
| -0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +0.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +1 | 89% | 7% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

