AFC Ajax vs VVV Venlo, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and AFC Ajax launch into their encounter with VVV Venlo.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' Brilliant from the ! Devyne Rensch makes it 1-0 with a superb finish on 10.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 20' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Perr Schuurs, as he is very good at scoring at Johan Cruijff Arena with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 35' A quiet spell here at Johan Cruijff Arena. VVV Venlo seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 40' It looks surprising AFC Ajax does not make any changes. Jafar Arias has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 44' VVV Venlo player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 44' Kenneth Taylor has so much to prove this time. He replaces Davy Klaassen on 44 minute.
- 45' That is a Yellow card for VVV Venlo. Giorgos Giakoumakis will be fuming at that decision.
- 49' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Lisandro Martinez.
- 53' Kenneth Taylor picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 54' The referee shows AFC Ajax player a Red card on 54.
- 57' Sebastien Haller makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and AFC Ajax are in front.
- 58' Another substitution for VVV Venlo to replace Simon Janssen by Guus Hupperts on 58 minute.
- 59' It is a substitution in VVV Venlo team. Simon Janssen is replaced by Guus Hupperts on 59 minute.
- 64' Yahcuroo Roemer has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 171 appearances.
- 68' The crowd applauds Zinedine Machach as he leaves the pitch. Yahcuroo Roemer steps in for VVV Venlo.
- 69' AFC Ajax make a change. Devyne Rensch trudges off to be replaced by Sean Klaiber on 69 minutes.
- 72' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 72 minute. Mohammed Kudus leaves to be changed by Ryan Gravenberch.
- 74' VVV Venlo ring the changes. Zinedine Machach has done his job and it is now time for Yahcuroo Roemer to step up.
- 76' What composure from Giorgos Giakoumakis! The Greece international strokes it home. 2-1.
- 77' The deadlock is broken! Mohammed Kudus gets on the scoresheet on 77 minutes.
- 78' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Mohammed Kudus makes it 4-1.
- 79' Dusan Tadic gets the nod from AFC Ajax. He replaces Mohammed Kudus and will look to change the dynamic.
- 81' Dusan Tadic is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mohammed Kudus at the 81 minute mark.
- 86' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- The points are shared — AFC Ajax 3-1 VVV Venlo. Honours even.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Davy Klaassen ↓ Kenneth Taylor 44'
- 9
- 1
- 18
-
7
David Neres ↓ Antony 79'
- 3
- 22
- 21
-
20
Mohammed Kudus ↓ Dusan Tadic 79'
- 2
-
15
Devyne Rensch ↓ Sean Klaiber 69'
Bench
-
39
Antony ↑ 79'
-
5
Sean Klaiber ↑ 69'
-
10
Dusan Tadic ↑ 79'
-
8
Ryan Gravenberch ↑ 69'
- 23
-
25
Kenneth Taylor ↑ 44'
- 41
- 52
- 51
Coach
Erik ten Hag
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
15
Simon Janssen ↓ Guus Hupperts 58'
- 38
- 10
- 1
- 8
- 2
- 11
- 3
-
26
Lukas Schmitz ↓ Jafar Arias 58'
- 44
Bench
- 16
- 22
- 27
-
19
Yahcuroo Roemer ↑ 68'
- 12
- 5
-
25
Jafar Arias ↑ 58'
-
7
Guus Hupperts ↑ 58'
- 4
- 24
- 29
Coach
Jos Luhukay
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lassina Franck Traore | 5 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 4 |
| Dusan Tadic | 4 |
| Jurgen Ekkelenkamp | 3 |
| Hakim Ziyech | 2 |
| Mohammed Kudus | 2 |
| David Neres | 2 |
| Sebastien Haller | 1 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
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
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.