AFC Ajax vs Willem II Tilburg, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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AFC Ajax vs Willem II Tilburg — Eredivisie at Johan Cruyff ArenA.
- AFC Ajax 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Willem II Tilburg 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #18 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts). Willem II Tilburg are 18th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' AFC Ajax have kicked off against Willem II Tilburg. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' The 27-year-old Vangelis Pavlidis has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 25' 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.
- 30' Belgium international Jorn Brondeel has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 35' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Willem II Tilburg is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 45' Willem II Tilburg fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 46' The crowd applauds Quincy Promes as he leaves the pitch. Dusan Tadic steps in for AFC Ajax.
- 51' What a moment for Davy Klaassen! That strike on 51 puts his side firmly in control.
- 56' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 61' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 62' Magnificent from Vangelis Pavlidis! That is 124 goals in 165 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 67' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 71' Jurrien Timber makes way for Perr Schuurs at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 75' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Antony is replaced by David Neres.
- 80' The travelling Willem II Tilburg supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 82' The whistle greets Noussair Mazraoui as he departs to be replaced by Brian Brobbey.
- 83' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Brian Brobbey makes it 2-1.
- 84' The crowd applauds Che Nunnely as he leaves the pitch. Mike Ndayishimye steps in for Willem II Tilburg.
- 85' Fresh legs for Willem II Tilburg! Mike Ndayishimye comes on to replace Che Nunnely.
- 86' The crowd applauds Che Nunnely as he leaves the pitch. Mike Ndayishimye steps in for Willem II Tilburg.
- 87' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Dusan Tadic makes it 3-1.
- 88' A change in the Willem II Tilburg ranks — Jordens Peters exits the field as Jan-Arie van der Heijden enters on 88.
- 89' The referee has no hesitation. Perr Schuurs is booked for AFC Ajax — Yellow card on 89.
- 90' It’s a booking for AFC Ajax player. Daley Blind gets a Yellow card.
- Full Time. AFC Ajax beats Willem II Tilburg
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
39
Antony ↓ David Neres 75'
- 31
- 24
- 12
- 17
- 8
- 22
-
11
Quincy Promes ↓ Dusan Tadic 46'
- 4
-
2
Jurrien Timber ↓ Perr Schuurs 71'
Bench
- 1
- 5
-
10
Dusan Tadic ↑ 46'
- 19
- 18
-
7
David Neres ↑ 75'
-
3
Perr Schuurs ↑ 71'
- 16
-
21
Lisandro Martinez ↑ 71'
- 23
-
30
Brian Brobbey ↑ 82'
Coach
Erik ten Hag
Willem II Tilburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 8
- 26
- 20
- 11
- 10
- 13
-
7
Che Nunnely ↓ Mike Ndayishimye 84'
- 27
- 43
Bench
- 22
-
6
Jan-Arie van der Heijden ↑ 88'
- 23
-
30
Lindon Selahi ↑ 84'
-
21
Mike Ndayishimye ↑ 84'
- 15
- 16
- 24
- 48
- 31
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Antony | 3 |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 |
| Dusan Tadic | 2 |
| Oliver Edvardsen | 1 |
| Emilio Kehrer | 1 |
| Kwasi Okyere Wriedt | 1 |
| Frenkie de Jong | 1 |
| Kasper Dolberg | 1 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.08
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.51
Willem II Tilburg xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 78% + Under — clean sheet likely 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 1.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 2.5 | 22% |
|
78% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
85%
Draw or Willem II Tilburg
47%
AFC Ajax or Willem II Tilburg
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
23.1%
1 – 0
20.8%
1 – 1
12%
2 – 0
11.2%
0 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
6.1%
3 – 0
4%
1 – 2
2.8%
0 – 2
2.3%
3 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
1.7%
4 – 0
1.1%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | Willem II Tilburg covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 14% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 28% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 12% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
60%
✗
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.