AFC Ajax vs VVV Venlo, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Siemen Mulder
- Referee Nicky Siebert
- Referee Roy de Nas
9 games this season
🟨 1.7/game
⚽ 6.3 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | VVV Venlo | H | 6–0 | W |
| 27 Jan | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 2–6 | L |
| 20 Jan | SC Heerenveen | H | 4–4 | D |
| 23 Dec | FC Utrecht | A | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Dec | VBV De Graafschap | H | 8–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | FC Bayern München | H | 3–3 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb | AFC Ajax | A | 0–6 | L |
| 26 Jan | FC Emmen | H | 2–3 | L |
| 19 Jan | ADO Den Haag | A | 4–2 | W |
| 21 Dec | PEC Zwolle | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 Dec | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Dec | FC Groningen | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
80%
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' The ball is rolling at Johan Cruyff ArenA. AFC Ajax are looking to make home advantage count against VVV Venlo.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Maurice Steijn might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Patrick Joosten, as he is very good at scoring at Johan Cruyff ArenA with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 15' Ralf Seuntjens has been relatively quiet despite scoring 3 goals in his last 171 appearances.
- 20' Over 20 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 25' Peter van Ooijen is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AFC Ajax so far.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AFC Ajax and VVV Venlo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' Magnificent from Hakim Ziyech! That is 55 goals in 492 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 36' Peniel Mlapa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 36.
- 41' With 0 assists to his name this season, Matthijs de Ligt is clearly more than just a goal scorer for VVV Venlo.
- 46' VVV Venlo is showing some good football. However, VVV Venlo are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 51' 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.
- 52' Assisted by Donny van de Beek with the perfectly-timed delivery and Kasper Dolberg makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 57' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 60' Dusan Tadic makes no mistake. The score reads 3-0 and AFC Ajax are in front.
- 64' The AFC Ajax bench stirs into life. Nicolas Tagliafico is withdrawn and Daley Sinkgraven gets his opportunity.
- 66' Another change for VVV Venlo made on 66 minute. Jerold Promes leaves to be changed by Damian van Bruggen.
- 71' AFC Ajax is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 73' The whistle greets Dusan Tadic as he departs to be replaced by David Neres.
- 78' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Peniel Mlapa made 171 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 82' Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kasper Dolberg at the 82 minute mark.
- 85' David Neres makes no mistake. The score reads 4-0 and AFC Ajax are in front.
- 87' A stunning finish from Klaas-Jan Huntelaar — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 90' Donny van de Beek does the damage! The net is bulging and AFC Ajax surge ahead!
- 90' Evren Korkmaz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tino-Sven Susic on 90 minute.
- The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for VVV Venlo.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
-
10
Dusan Tadic ↓ David Neres 73'
- 20
- 22
- 24
- 4
- 2
- 6
- 21
- 25
- 17
Bench
- 19
- 26
- 3
-
8
Daley Sinkgraven ↑ 64'
- 30
- 40
- 32
-
7
David Neres ↑ 73'
-
9
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar ↑ 82'
- 27
- 28
Coach
Erik ten Hag
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 1
- 3
- 2
- 13
- 4
- 6
- 9
- 19
-
31
Tino-Sven Susic ↓ Evren Korkmaz 90'
- 26
Bench
- 7
- 14
- 16
- 22
- 17
-
20
Damian van Bruggen ↑ 66'
-
25
Evren Korkmaz ↑ 90'
- 29
-
8
Peter van Ooijen ↑ 73'
- 21
- 35
- 34
Coach
Maurice Steijn
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lassina Franck Traore | 5 |
| Dusan Tadic | 4 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 4 |
| Jurgen Ekkelenkamp | 3 |
| Hakim Ziyech | 2 |
| Mohammed Kudus | 2 |
| David Neres | 2 |
| Daley Blind | 1 |
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.8
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.03
VVV Venlo xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 72% + AFC Ajax to win 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.83
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
87%
Draw or VVV Venlo
31%
AFC Ajax or VVV Venlo
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 6–0 not predicted6 – 0Actual
2 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
3 – 1
7.9%
3 – 0
7.8%
1 – 1
7%
1 – 0
6%
4 – 1
5.5%
4 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
4.3%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 0
3.3%
1 – 2
3.2%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | VVV Venlo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -2 | 33% | 20% | 47% |
| -1.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| -1 | 53% | 20% | 27% |
| -0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +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
36%
✗
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.