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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 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

8
1
1
AFC Ajax 10 games · Avg 3.1 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 Qarabag Agdam 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
#3 Position #18
25 Points 3
12 Played 12
7 / 4 / 1 W / D / L 0 / 3 / 9
32 Scored 11
15 Conceded 40
+17 GD -29
2.08 PPG 0.25
58% Win % 0%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
25% Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
0% Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season

AFC Ajax are 3rd (25 pts). Willem II Tilburg are 18th (3 pts).

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
Willem II Tilburg
0-15
2/4
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/7
46-60
1/7
61-75
2/11
76+
5/8
■ 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
Willem II Tilburg
Devin Haen 3 G 2 A
Thomas Verheydt 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — AFC Ajax and Willem II Tilburg get this one started.
  • 5' AFC Ajax are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 6' What composure from Davy Klaassen! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 11' Kyan Vaesen is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for AFC Ajax tonight.
  • 16' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 21' AFC Ajax has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
  • 26' Belgium international Mickael Tirpan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 31' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Peter Maes will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 36' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 41' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 46' Owen Wijndal is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AFC Ajax so far.
  • 51' Willem II Tilburg fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 55' Anton Gaaei is having his name booked by the referee on 55.
  • 60' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 60 minutes.
  • 64' AFC Ajax make a change. Owen Wijndal trudges off to be replaced by Kenneth Taylor on 64 minutes.
  • 65' AFC Ajax ring the changes. Daniele Rugani has done his job and it is now time for Josip Sutalo to step up.
  • 70' The whistle greets Cisse Sandra as he departs to be replaced by Amar Ahmed Fatah.
  • 75' 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.
  • 77' Mika Godts has so much to prove this time. He replaces Bertrand Traore on 77 minute.
  • 82' 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 Daniele Rugani suffering a number of foals already.
  • 83' Miodrag Pivas has so much to prove this time. He replaces Amine Lachkar on 83 minute.
  • 84' Davy Klaassen makes way for Jorrel Hato at the 84 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
  • 89' It is a cagey affair so far. AFC Ajax in their 3-5-2 trying to find a way past Willem II Tilburg's compact 5-3-2.
  • With this win, AFC Ajax is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

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
Davy Klaassen 4
Antony 3
Kasper Dolberg 2
Dusan Tadic 2
Oliver Edvardsen 1
Emilio Kehrer 1
Kwasi Okyere Wriedt 1
Julian Brandt 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 Qarabag Agdam 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
3.54 AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.55 Willem II Tilburg xG
I would bet for: AFC Ajax to win 83% + Over 2.5 goals 75%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AFC Ajax83% Draw11% Willem II Tilburg6%
Actual: AFC Ajax win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 4.09
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 75%
25%
± 3.5 56%
44%
± 4.5 37%
63%

Double Chance

AFC Ajax or Draw
94%
Draw or Willem II Tilburg
17%
AFC Ajax or Willem II Tilburg
89%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
AFC Ajax70% Draw26% Willem II Tilburg4%
Actual: AFC Ajax win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
3 – 0
12.5%
2 – 0
11.1%
4 – 0
10.8%
5 – 0
7.6%
3 – 1
6.7%
1 – 0
Actual
4 – 1
6%
2 – 1
5.8%
6 – 0
4.6%
5 – 1
4.3%
1 – 1
3.8%
6 – 1
2.6%

Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax

Handicap AFC Ajax covers Push Willem II Tilburg covers
-2.5 55% — 45%
-2 55% 20% 25%
-1.5 75% — 25%
-1 75% 14% 11%
-0.5 89% — 11%
+0.5 97% — 3%
+1 97% 2% 1%
+1.5 99% — 1%
+2 99% 1% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
58% ✓
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
4% ✓

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