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AFC Ajax vs VVV Venlo, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2020-21
AFC Ajax
3 – 1
Full Time
VVV Venlo
Thu 13 May 2021 · 12:30 UTC Johan Cruijff Arena HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 44' Giorgos Giakoumakis
Y 45' Giorgos Giakoumakis
Lisandro Martinez 49' Y
Kenneth Taylor 53' Y
Kenneth Taylor 53' Y
Kenneth Taylor 54' R

Overview

Match Preview

AFC Ajax vs VVV Venlo — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Referee Mario Diks
  • Referee Cristian Dobre
  • Referee Erwin Blank
  • Referee Martin Perez
  • Referee Dyon Fikkert

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 2 6
2 Fortuna Sittard 2 4
3 PSV 2 4
4 SBV Excelsior 2 3
5 Go Ahead Eagles 1 3
6 NEC 2 3
7 AFC Ajax 1 3
8 Sparta Rotterdam 2 3
9 FC Groningen 1 3
10 Feyenoord Rotterdam 1 3
11 SC Heerenveen 1 3
12 Telstar 1963 2 3
13 FC Twente '65 1 0
14 ADO Den Haag 1 0
15 PEC Zwolle 1 0
16 FC Utrecht 2 0
17 Willem II Tilburg 2 0
18 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 2 0

Head-to-Head

5
AFC Ajax 5 games · Avg 5.8 goals VVV Venlo
Last 5 meetings
2021-05-13 AFC Ajax 3–1 VVV Venlo 2020-10-24 VVV Venlo 0–13 AFC Ajax 2019-08-17 VVV Venlo 1–4 AFC Ajax 2019-02-02 AFC Ajax 6–0 VVV Venlo 2018-08-18 VVV Venlo 0–1 AFC Ajax

Recent Form

AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 May VVV Venlo H 3–1 W
09 May Feyenoord Rotterdam A 3–0 W
02 May FC Emmen H 4–0 W
25 Apr AZ H 2–0 W
22 Apr FC Utrecht H 1–1 D
15 Apr AS Roma A 1–1 D
VVV Venlo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 May AFC Ajax A 1–3 L
08 May RKC Waalwijk H 3–3 D
01 May Heracles Almelo A 0–4 L
24 Apr Sparta Rotterdam A 0–2 L
11 Apr PSV H 0–2 L
03 Apr FC Groningen H 0–1 L

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
80% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Johan Cruijff Arena will turn into a battlefield for AFC Ajax and VVV Venlo.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' Devyne Rensch puts AFC Ajax on the lead.
  • 15' It’s high time Jos Luhukay made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 20' A quiet spell here at Johan Cruijff Arena. AFC Ajax seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 25' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AFC Ajax and VVV Venlo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Jos Luhukay will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 40' 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 David Neres suffering a number of foals already.
  • 44' Poor challenge from Giorgos Giakoumakis. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 44' A change in the AFC Ajax ranks — Davy Klaassen exits the field as Kenneth Taylor enters on 44.
  • 45' That is a Yellow card for VVV Venlo. Giorgos Giakoumakis will be fuming at that decision.
  • 49' AFC Ajax player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 53' A meaty challenge results in booking for Kenneth Taylor on 53.
  • 54' That looks like a foul for a Red card for Kenneth Taylor.
  • 57' A stunning finish from Sebastien Haller — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 58' The whistle greets Simon Janssen as he departs to be replaced by Guus Hupperts.
  • 59' Time for substitution for VVV Venlo. Simon Janssen is replaced by Guus Hupperts.
  • 64' The home supporters are growing impatient. AFC Ajax must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 68' A tactical swap from VVV Venlo — Yahcuroo Roemer on, Zinedine Machach off on 68 minutes.
  • 69' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sean Klaiber is hanging Devyne Rensch on the field on 69 minute.
  • 72' Ryan Gravenberch gets the nod from AFC Ajax. He replaces Mohammed Kudus and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 74' The VVV Venlo bench stirs into life. Zinedine Machach is withdrawn and Yahcuroo Roemer gets his opportunity.
  • 76' Giorgos Giakoumakis adds to his 0 season tally! VVV Venlo lead 2-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 77' Assisted by Sean Klaiber with the perfectly-timed delivery and Mohammed Kudus makes no mistake. 3-1!
  • 78' What composure from Mohammed Kudus! The Ghana international strokes it home. 4-1.
  • 79' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 79 minute. Mohammed Kudus leaves to be changed by Dusan Tadic.
  • 81' It is a substitution in AFC Ajax team. Mohammed Kudus is replaced by Dusan Tadic on 81 minute.
  • 86' With 0 assists to his name this season, Thorsten Kirschbaum is clearly more than just a goal scorer for VVV Venlo.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. AFC Ajax take all three points.

Lineups

AFC Ajax Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erik ten Hag

VVV Venlo Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jos Luhukay

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Lassina Franck Traore 5
Dusan Tadic 4
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar 4
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp 3
Hakim Ziyech 2
Mohammed Kudus 2
David Neres 2
Lisandro Martinez 1

Head to Head

2021-05-13 AFC Ajax 3–1 VVV Venlo 2020-10-24 VVV Venlo 0–13 AFC Ajax 2019-08-17 VVV Venlo 1–4 AFC Ajax 2019-02-02 AFC Ajax 6–0 VVV Venlo 2018-08-18 VVV Venlo 0–1 AFC Ajax

AFC Ajax Form

2021-05-13 AFC Ajax 3–1 VVV Venlo W 2021-05-09 Feyenoord Rotterdam 0–3 AFC Ajax W 2021-05-02 AFC Ajax 4–0 FC Emmen W 2021-04-25 AFC Ajax 2–0 AZ W 2021-04-22 AFC Ajax 1–1 FC Utrecht D 2021-04-15 AS Roma 1–1 AFC Ajax D

VVV Venlo Form

2021-05-13 AFC Ajax 3–1 VVV Venlo L 2021-05-08 VVV Venlo 3–3 RKC Waalwijk D 2021-05-01 Heracles Almelo 4–0 VVV Venlo L 2021-04-24 Sparta Rotterdam 2–0 VVV Venlo L 2021-04-11 VVV Venlo 0–2 PSV L 2021-04-03 VVV Venlo 0–1 FC Groningen L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.64 AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.76 VVV Venlo xG
I would bet for: AFC Ajax to win 75% + Over 2.5 goals 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AFC Ajax75% Draw16% VVV Venlo9%
Actual: AFC Ajax win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes49% 0% No51%
Avg goals/match: 3.4
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 65%
35%
± 3.5 43%
57%
± 4.5 25%
75%

Double Chance

AFC Ajax or Draw
91%
Draw or VVV Venlo
25%
AFC Ajax or VVV Venlo
84%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
AFC Ajax56% Draw35% VVV Venlo9%
Actual: AFC Ajax win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
11.7%
3 – 0
10%
1 – 0
8.7%
2 – 1
8.6%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
7.4%
4 – 0
6.5%
4 – 1
5%
0 – 0
4.6%
5 – 0
3.5%
2 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.9%

Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax

Handicap AFC Ajax covers Push VVV Venlo covers
-2.5 34% — 66%
-2 34% 21% 45%
-1.5 55% — 45%
-1 55% 21% 24%
-0.5 76% — 24%
+0.5 92% — 8%
+1 92% 6% 2%
+1.5 98% — 2%
+2 98% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
47% ✓
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
8% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.