Sunday , 16 August 2026

AFC Ajax vs Willem II Tilburg, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2020-21
AFC Ajax
3 – 1
Full Time
Willem II Tilburg
Thu 28 Jan 2021 · 20:00 UTC Johan Cruyff ArenA HT 45+2' · FT 45+5'
Perr Schuurs 89' Y
Daley Blind 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

AFC Ajax vs Willem II Tilburg — Eredivisie at Johan Cruyff ArenA.

Match Details

  • Referee Bas van Dongen
  • Referee J. van der Laan
  • Referee Bas Nijhuis
  • Referee Siemen Mulder
  • Referee Sjoerd Nanninga

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

7
1
1
AFC Ajax 9 games · Avg 2.8 goals Willem II Tilburg
Last 5 meetings
2021-01-28 AFC Ajax 3–1 Willem II Tilburg 2020-12-23 Willem II Tilburg 1–1 AFC Ajax 2019-12-06 AFC Ajax 0–2 Willem II Tilburg 2019-04-06 Willem II Tilburg 1–4 AFC Ajax 2018-11-03 AFC Ajax 2–0 Willem II Tilburg

Recent Form

AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan Willem II Tilburg H 3–1 W
24 Jan Fortuna Sittard A 2–1 W
17 Jan Feyenoord Rotterdam H 1–0 W
14 Jan FC Twente '65 A 3–1 W
10 Jan PSV H 2–2 D
23 Dec Willem II Tilburg A 1–1 D
Willem II Tilburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
28 Jan AFC Ajax A 1–3 L
22 Jan PEC Zwolle H 1–3 L
17 Jan RKC Waalwijk A 1–1 D
14 Jan FC Groningen H 2–3 L
10 Jan VVV Venlo A 1–2 L
23 Dec AFC Ajax H 1–1 D

Season Stats

AFC Ajax Willem II Tilburg
#7 Position #17
3 Points 0
1 Played 2
1 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 2
2 Scored 2
0 Conceded 8
+2 GD -6
3.00 PPG 0.00
100% Win % 0%

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
0% Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season

AFC Ajax are 7th (3 pts). Willem II Tilburg are 17th (0 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Willem II Tilburg
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/5
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Johan Cruyff ArenA will turn into a battlefield for AFC Ajax and Willem II Tilburg.
  • 5' Freek Heerkens, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 10' Sebastien Haller has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' AFC Ajax are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Willem II Tilburg backline.
  • 20' Pol Llonch needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 30' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 35' AFC Ajax 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.
  • 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. AFC Ajax must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 45' It is a cagey affair so far. AFC Ajax in their trying to find a way past Willem II Tilburg's compact .
  • 46' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Dusan Tadic is hanging Quincy Promes on the field on 46 minute.
  • 51' A stunning finish from Davy Klaassen — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 56' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 62' Magnificent from Vangelis Pavlidis! That is 124 goals in 165 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 67' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 71' Perr Schuurs is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jurrien Timber at the 71 minute mark.
  • 75' David Neres has so much to prove this time. He replaces Antony on 75 minute.
  • 80' AFC Ajax is showing some good football. However, AFC Ajax are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 82' The AFC Ajax bench stirs into life. Noussair Mazraoui is withdrawn and Brian Brobbey gets his opportunity.
  • 83' Brian Brobbey has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 83 minutes.
  • 84' Che Nunnely makes way for Mike Ndayishimye at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from Willem II Tilburg.
  • 85' The Willem II Tilburg bench stirs into life. Che Nunnely is withdrawn and Mike Ndayishimye gets his opportunity.
  • 86' Mike Ndayishimye is ready to make an impact after coming on for Che Nunnely at the 86 minute mark.
  • 87' A goal from the Serbia international Dusan Tadic! He fires home on 87 to make it 3-1!
  • 88' Jordens Peters makes way for Jan-Arie van der Heijden at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Willem II Tilburg.
  • 89' Perr Schuurs picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 90' Controversy at the stadium! Daley Blind argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • The points are shared — AFC Ajax 3-1 Willem II Tilburg. Honours even.

Lineups

AFC Ajax Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erik ten Hag

Willem II Tilburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Davy Klaassen 3
Antony 3
Dusan Tadic 2
Kasper Dolberg 1
Hakim Ziyech 1
Brian Brobbey 1
Joel Veltman 1
Vangelis Pavlidis 1

Head to Head

2021-01-28 AFC Ajax 3–1 Willem II Tilburg 2020-12-23 Willem II Tilburg 1–1 AFC Ajax 2019-12-06 AFC Ajax 0–2 Willem II Tilburg 2019-04-06 Willem II Tilburg 1–4 AFC Ajax 2018-11-03 AFC Ajax 2–0 Willem II Tilburg

AFC Ajax Form

2021-01-28 AFC Ajax 3–1 Willem II Tilburg W 2021-01-24 Fortuna Sittard 1–2 AFC Ajax W 2021-01-17 AFC Ajax 1–0 Feyenoord Rotterdam W 2021-01-14 FC Twente '65 1–3 AFC Ajax W 2021-01-10 AFC Ajax 2–2 PSV D 2020-12-23 Willem II Tilburg 1–1 AFC Ajax D

Willem II Tilburg Form

2021-01-28 AFC Ajax 3–1 Willem II Tilburg L 2021-01-22 Willem II Tilburg 1–3 PEC Zwolle L 2021-01-17 RKC Waalwijk 1–1 Willem II Tilburg D 2021-01-14 Willem II Tilburg 2–3 FC Groningen L 2021-01-10 VVV Venlo 2–1 Willem II Tilburg L 2020-12-23 Willem II Tilburg 1–1 AFC Ajax D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
3.88 AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.51 Willem II Tilburg xG
I would bet for: AFC Ajax to win 84% + Over 2.5 goals 79%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AFC Ajax84% Draw10% Willem II Tilburg6%
Actual: AFC Ajax win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes39% 0% No61%
Avg goals/match: 4.39
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 92%
8%
± 2.5 79%
21%
± 3.5 60%
40%
± 4.5 41%
59%

Double Chance

AFC Ajax or Draw
94%
Draw or Willem II Tilburg
16%
AFC Ajax or Willem II Tilburg
90%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
AFC Ajax75% Draw23% Willem II Tilburg2%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
3 – 0
12.6%
4 – 0
11.9%
2 – 0
10.2%
5 – 0
9.1%
3 – 1
Actual
4 – 1
6%
6 – 0
5.9%
1 – 0
5.5%
2 – 1
4.9%
5 – 1
4.7%
7 – 0
3.4%
6 – 1
3.1%

Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax

Handicap AFC Ajax covers Push Willem II Tilburg covers
-2.5 61% — 39%
-2 61% 18% 20%
-1.5 80% — 20%
-1 80% 12% 8%
-0.5 92% — 8%
+0.5 98% — 2%
+1 98% 1% 0%
+1.5 100% — 0%
+2 100% — 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
61% ✗
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
3% ✓

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