AZ vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AZ vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at AFAS Stadion.
Match Details
- Referee Dave Goossens
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
- Referee Freek Vandeursen
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | AFC Ajax | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Sep | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Sep | FC Emmen | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | NEC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Aug | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Aug | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 3–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | AZ | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Sep | Liverpool FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Sep | SC Heerenveen | H | 5–0 | W |
| 07 Sep | Rangers FC | H | 4–0 | W |
| 03 Sep | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 4–0 | W |
| 28 Aug | FC Utrecht | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| AZ | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #8 |
| 6 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 1 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 6 | Scored | 2 |
| 1 | Conceded | 0 |
| +5 | GD | +2 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
AZ this season
AZ this season
100%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
AZ are 1st (6 pts). AFC Ajax are 8th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AZ
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and AZ launch into their encounter with AFC Ajax.
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' AZ currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 12' Mohammed Kudus does the damage! The net is bulging and AFC Ajax surge ahead!
- 17' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yukinari Sugawara made 439 appearances and scored 15 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 22' 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.
- 26' The referee calls foul for Kenneth Taylor. He receives a Yellow card.
- 31' The 28-year-old Steven Bergwijn has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 36' A quiet spell here at AFAS Stadion. AFC Ajax seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 40' What composure from Mees De Wit! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 42' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Milos Kerkez.
- 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for Milos Kerkez on 43.
- 45' Maxim Dekker gets the nod from AZ. He replaces Bruno Martins Indi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 45' That is a Yellow card for AZ. Jens Odgaard will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' A change in the AFC Ajax ranks — Kenneth Taylor exits the field as Davy Klaassen enters on 46.
- 51' What a strike from Jens Odgaard! The score is 2-1.
- 56' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 61' AFC Ajax are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 63' The AFC Ajax bench stirs into life. Devyne Rensch is withdrawn and Brian Brobbey gets his opportunity.
- 68' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both AZ and AFC Ajax are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 73' The home supporters are growing impatient. AZ must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 77' Edson Alvarez has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 77.
- 81' A change in the AFC Ajax ranks — Mohammed Kudus exits the field as Lucas Ocampos enters on 81.
- 85' Another change for AZ made on 85 minute. Jens Odgaard leaves to be changed by Riechedly Bazoer.
- 87' Poor challenge from Tijani Reijnders. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- It finishes all square. AZ and AFC Ajax share the spoils 2-1.
Lineups
AZ Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 10
- 8
-
7
Jens Odgaard ↓ Riechedly Bazoer 85'
- 31
- 12
- 2
- 6
-
34
Mees De Wit ↓ Mayckel Lahdo 85'
- 5
Bench
-
25
Riechedly Bazoer ↑ 85'
- 27
- 1
-
23
Mayckel Lahdo ↑ 85'
- 32
- 17
- 14
- 28
-
22
Maxim Dekker ↑ 45'
- 13
- 19
- –
Coach
Pascal Jansen
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Steven Bergwijn ↓ Lorenzo Lucca 81'
- 22
- 10
- 17
- 23
- 4
-
20
Mohammed Kudus ↓ Lucas Ocampos 81'
- 2
-
8
Kenneth Taylor ↓ Davy Klaassen 46'
- 3
-
15
Devyne Rensch ↓ Brian Brobbey 63'
Bench
-
6
Davy Klaassen ↑ 46'
-
18
Lorenzo Lucca ↑ 81'
- 5
- 1
-
11
Lucas Ocampos ↑ 81'
- 29
- 16
- 13
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↑ 63'
- –
- –
- 25
Coach
Alfred Schreuder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 4 |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 |
| Ruben van Bommel | 2 |
| Myron Boadu | 2 |
| Mohammed Kudus | 1 |
| Ibrahim Sadiq | 1 |
| Hakim Ziyech | 1 |
| Jens Odgaard | 1 |
Head to Head
AZ Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.72
AZ xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 75% + AZ or AFC Ajax 67%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: AZ win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.72
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 2.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 3.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
AZ or Draw
66%
Draw or AFC Ajax
67%
AZ or AFC Ajax
67%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AZ win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20.5%
0 – 1
16.5%
1 – 1
13.8%
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 2
8.5%
1 – 2
6.4%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
4.3%
0 – 3
2.8%
2 – 2
2.5%
1 – 3
2.2%
3 – 1
1.1%
Asian Handicap — AZ
| Handicap | AZ covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 17% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 24% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 11% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
AZ keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
49%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.