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AFC Ajax vs Willem II Tilburg, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2024-25
AFC Ajax
1 – 0
Full Time
Willem II Tilburg
Sun 27 Oct 2024 · 15:45 UTC Johan Cruijff Arena 53,359 HT 45' · FT 45'
Davy Klaassen pen 6' 1–0
Anton Gaaei 55' Y

Overview

Match Preview

AFC Ajax vs Willem II Tilburg — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.

Match Details

  • Referee Bas Nijhuis
  • Assistant 1 Freek Vandeursen
  • Assistant 2 Maarten Ketting

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
2024-10-27 AFC Ajax 1–0 Willem II Tilburg 2022-02-19 Willem II Tilburg 0–1 AFC Ajax 2021-12-02 AFC Ajax 5–0 Willem II Tilburg 2021-01-28 AFC Ajax 3–1 Willem II Tilburg 2020-12-23 Willem II Tilburg 1–1 AFC Ajax

Recent Form

AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Oct Willem II Tilburg H 1–0 W
24 Oct Qarabağ Ağdam FK A 3–0 W
20 Oct Heracles Almelo A 4–3 W
06 Oct FC Groningen H 3–1 W
03 Oct SK Slavia Praha A 1–1 D
29 Sep RKC Waalwijk A 2–0 W
Willem II Tilburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
27 Oct AFC Ajax A 0–1 L
20 Oct Fortuna Sittard H 0–0 D
04 Oct Almere City FC A 1–0 W
28 Sep PSV H 0–2 L
21 Sep FC Utrecht A 2–3 L
15 Sep RKC Waalwijk H 3–0 W

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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — AFC Ajax and Willem II Tilburg get this one started.
  • 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 6' Davy Klaassen is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 11' The home supporters are growing impatient. AFC Ajax must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 16' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 21' Amar Ahmed Fatah has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 26' It looks surprising Willem II Tilburg does not make any changes. Ringo Meerveld has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 31' A quiet spell here at Johan Cruijff Arena. Willem II Tilburg seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 36' 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.
  • 41' Willem II Tilburg fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 46' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 46 minutes.
  • 51' Willem II Tilburg 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.
  • 55' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Anton Gaaei.
  • 60' 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.
  • 64' Another substitution for AFC Ajax to replace Owen Wijndal by Kenneth Taylor on 64 minute.
  • 65' Fresh legs for AFC Ajax! Josip Sutalo comes on to replace Daniele Rugani.
  • 70' A change in the Willem II Tilburg ranks — Cisse Sandra exits the field as Amar Ahmed Fatah enters on 70.
  • 75' AFC Ajax is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 77' AFC Ajax make a change. Bertrand Traore trudges off to be replaced by Mika Godts on 77 minutes.
  • 82' It looks like no one’s ball. AFC Ajax is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 83' Miodrag Pivas is replacing Amine Lachkar for the Willem II Tilburg side.
  • 84' Jorrel Hato has so much to prove this time. He replaces Davy Klaassen on 84 minute.
  • 89' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from AFC Ajax to claim maximum points.

Lineups

AFC Ajax Lineups

3-5-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Francesco Farioli

Willem II Tilburg Lineups

5-3-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Maes

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Antony 3
Davy Klaassen 3
Dusan Tadic 2
Freek Heerkens 1
Danilo 1
Alexander Isak 1
Jurrien Timber 1
Damil Dankerlui 1

Head to Head

2024-10-27 AFC Ajax 1–0 Willem II Tilburg 2022-02-19 Willem II Tilburg 0–1 AFC Ajax 2021-12-02 AFC Ajax 5–0 Willem II Tilburg 2021-01-28 AFC Ajax 3–1 Willem II Tilburg 2020-12-23 Willem II Tilburg 1–1 AFC Ajax

AFC Ajax Form

2024-10-27 AFC Ajax 1–0 Willem II Tilburg W 2024-10-24 Qarabağ Ağdam FK 0–3 AFC Ajax W 2024-10-20 Heracles Almelo 3–4 AFC Ajax W 2024-10-06 AFC Ajax 3–1 FC Groningen W 2024-10-03 SK Slavia Praha 1–1 AFC Ajax D 2024-09-29 RKC Waalwijk 0–2 AFC Ajax W

Willem II Tilburg Form

2024-10-27 AFC Ajax 1–0 Willem II Tilburg L 2024-10-20 Willem II Tilburg 0–0 Fortuna Sittard D 2024-10-04 Almere City FC 0–1 Willem II Tilburg W 2024-09-28 Willem II Tilburg 0–2 PSV L 2024-09-21 FC Utrecht 3–2 Willem II Tilburg L 2024-09-15 Willem II Tilburg 3–0 RKC Waalwijk W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.71 AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3 Willem II Tilburg xG
I would bet for: AFC Ajax to win 86% + Under — clean sheet likely 75%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AFC Ajax86% Draw9% Willem II Tilburg5%
Actual: AFC Ajax win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes25% 0% No75%
Avg goals/match: 4.01
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 74%
26%
± 3.5 54%
46%
± 4.5 34%
66%

Double Chance

AFC Ajax or Draw
95%
Draw or Willem II Tilburg
14%
AFC Ajax or Willem II Tilburg
91%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
AFC Ajax76% Draw22% Willem II Tilburg2%
Actual: AFC Ajax win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
3 – 0
15.8%
4 – 0
14.3%
2 – 0
13.4%
5 – 0
10.5%
1 – 0
Actual
6 – 0
6.6%
3 – 1
4.6%
4 – 1
4.3%
2 – 1
3.7%
7 – 0
3.6%
5 – 1
3.3%
0 – 0
2.6%

Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax

Handicap AFC Ajax covers Push Willem II Tilburg covers
-2.5 63% — 37%
-2 63% 19% 18%
-1.5 82% — 18%
-1 82% 12% 6%
-0.5 94% — 6%
+0.5 99% — 1%
+1 99% 1% 0%
+1.5 100% — 0%
+2 100% — 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
74% ✓
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
3% ✓

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