AZ vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AZ vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at AFAS Stadion.
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Charles Schaap
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Kevin Blom
- Referee Marc Nagtegaal
- Referee Rogier Honig
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May | AFC Ajax | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Apr | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Apr | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Apr | SBV Vitesse | H | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | Willem II Tilburg | A | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 May | AZ | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Apr | PEC Zwolle | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | NEC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | FC Groningen | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 3–2 | W |
Season Stats
| AZ | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #3 |
| 23 | Points | 25 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 7 / 2 / 3 | W / D / L | 7 / 4 / 1 |
| 24 | Scored | 32 |
| 16 | Conceded | 15 |
| +8 | GD | +17 |
| 1.92 | PPG | 2.08 |
| 58% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
41%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
H2H (17 games)
47%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
AZ this season
AZ this season
25%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
AZ are 5th (23 pts). AFC Ajax are 3rd (25 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AZ
0-15
3/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
3/1
46-60
4/3
61-75
5/1
76+
7/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)
AZ
| Mexx Meerdink | 6 G | 3 A |
| Ro-Zangelo Daal | 5 G | 1 A |
| Ayoub Oufkir | 3 G | |
| Jizz Hornkamp | 2 G | |
| Calvin Stengs | 1 G | 1 A |
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' That's the starting whistle at AFAS Stadion. Ninety minutes of football awaits between AZ and AFC Ajax.
- 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' Hakon Evjen has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' A quiet spell here at AFAS Stadion. AFC Ajax seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' It looks surprising AFC Ajax does not make any changes. Steven Berghuis has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 40' AFC Ajax is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 42' The Netherlands Brian Brobbey breaks the deadlock on 42 minutes. 0-1!
- 47' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Davy Klaassen made 424 appearances and scored 69 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 52' AZ are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AFC Ajax backline.
- 57' Jordy Clasie is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for AFC Ajax tonight.
- 62' Goal! Vangelis Pavlidis scores his 136 goal in 176 matches.
- 63' Goal! Vangelis Pavlidis scores his 136 goal in 176 matches.
- 66' The AFC Ajax manager makes a substitution. Devyne Rensch departs to be replaced by Noussair Mazraoui.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Steven Berghuis. He replaces Kenneth Taylor on 67 minute.
- 70' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mohammed Daramy is hanging Brian Brobbey on the field on 70 minute.
- 72' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Jordy Clasie.
- 75' A goal from the Norway international Hakon Evjen! He fires home on 75 to make it 3-1!
- 79' The referee has no hesitation. Davy Klaassen is booked for AFC Ajax — Yellow card on 79.
- 82' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 82 minute. Daley Blind leaves to be changed by Mohammed Kudus.
- 86' Brilliant from the midfielder! Edson Alvarez makes it 3-2 with a superb finish on 86.
- 88' It is a substitution in AZ team. Hakon Evjen is replaced by Tijani Reijnders on 88 minute.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Vangelis Pavlidis on 90.
- 90' It is a substitution in AZ team. Vangelis Pavlidis is replaced by Zakaria Aboukhlal on 90 minute.
- It finishes all square. AZ and AFC Ajax share the spoils 2-2.
Lineups
AZ Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 5
- 6
- 4
- 10
- 20
- 9
- 2
- 1
-
18
Hakon Evjen ↓ Tijani Reijnders 88'
- 11
Bench
- 31
- 12
-
7
Zakaria Aboukhlal ↑ 90'
- 23
- 8
- 16
- 14
-
24
Tijani Reijnders ↑ 88'
- 34
- 15
- 21
- 26
Coach
Pascal Jansen
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 1
- 31
- 10
-
17
Daley Blind ↓ Mohammed Kudus 82'
- 22
- 4
- 2
- 25
- 15
-
18
Brian Brobbey ↓ Mohammed Daramy 70'
Bench
-
12
Noussair Mazraoui ↑ 66'
-
23
Steven Berghuis ↑ 67'
-
20
Mohammed Kudus ↑ 82'
- 27
-
–
Mohammed Daramy ↑ 70'
- 16
- 40
- –
- –
- 33
- –
Coach
Erik ten Hag
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 4 |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 |
| Ruben van Bommel | 2 |
| Myron Boadu | 2 |
| Donny van de Beek | 1 |
| Zico Buurmeester | 1 |
| Antony | 1 |
| Mees De Wit | 1 |
Head to Head
AZ Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
AZ xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.73
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
AZ or AFC Ajax 74% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.25
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
AZ or Draw
61%
Draw or AFC Ajax
65%
AZ or AFC Ajax
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.1%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
7.4%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
6%
0 – 2
5.8%
0 – 0
5.4%
1 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.8%
Asian Handicap — AZ
| Handicap | AZ covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 10% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 58% | — | 42% |
| +1 | 58% | 19% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
AZ keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.