Sunday , 16 August 2026

AZ vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2024-25
2 1
Full Time
Sun 8 Dec 2024 · 13:30 UTC AFAS Stadion 19,002 HT 45' · FT 45'
Troy Parrott 65' 1–0
Mayckel Lahdo 76' 2–0
2–1 81' Mika Godts

Overview

Match Preview

AZ vs AFC AjaxEredivisie at AFAS Stadion.

  • AZ 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
  • AFC Ajax 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

  • Referee Marc Nagtegaal
  • Assistant 1 Stefan de Groot (Netherlands)
  • Assistant 2 Murat Kucukerbir (Netherlands)

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec AFC Ajax H 2–1 W
01 Dec Heracles Almelo H 1–0 W
28 Nov Galatasaray SK H 1–1 D
24 Nov Sparta Rotterdam A 2–1 W
10 Nov Willem II Tilburg H 1–2 L
07 Nov Fenerbahçe SK H 3–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
08 Dec AZ A 1–2 L
04 Dec FC Utrecht H 2–2 D
01 Dec NEC A 2–1 W
28 Nov Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 0–2 L
24 Nov PEC Zwolle H 2–0 W
10 Nov FC Twente '65 A 2–2 D

Season Stats

AZ AFC Ajax
#1 Position #7
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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
AZ this season
100% Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season

AZ are 1st (6 pts). AFC Ajax are 7th (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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at AFAS Stadion!
  • 5' England international Chuba Akpom has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 10' Christian Rasmussen has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 15' A quiet spell here at AFAS Stadion. AFC Ajax seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 25' With 1 assists to his name this season, David Wolfe is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AZ.
  • 30' It looks like no one’s ball. AZ is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 36' That is a card for AFC Ajax. Wout Weghorst will be fuming at that decision.
  • 41' AZ are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against AFC Ajax's 4-3-3 shape.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Josip Sutalo is booked for AFC Ajax — card on 45.
  • 46' A moment of madness from Wouter Goes on 46 minutes earns him a card. AZ will be frustrated.
  • 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 56' 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.
  • 61' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 63' Bertrand Traore has so much to prove this time. He replaces Steven Berghuis on 63 minute.
  • 65' Assisted by Peer Koopmeiners with the perfectly-timed delivery and Troy Parrott makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 66' AZ ring the changes. Ruben van Bommel has done his job and it is now time for Mayckel Lahdo to step up.
  • 71' AZ have won 566 goals from 300 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 73' Fresh legs for AFC Ajax! Kian Fitz-Jim comes on to replace Davy Klaassen.
  • 76' What composure from Mayckel Lahdo! The Sweden international strokes it home. 2-0.
  • 78' The crowd applauds Kenneth Taylor as he leaves the pitch. Christian Rasmussen steps in for AFC Ajax.
  • 81' What a strike from Mika Godts! The score is 2-1.
  • 83' A change in the AZ ranks — Ernest Poku exits the field as Kees Smit enters on 83.
  • 88' 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.
  • 90' The whistle greets Seiya Maikuma as he departs to be replaced by Denso Kasius.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 2-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.84 AZ xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75 AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 78% + AZ or Draw 75%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AZ42% Draw34% AFC Ajax24%
Actual: AZ win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes32% 0% No68%
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 48%
52%
± 2.5 22%
78%
± 3.5 9%
91%
± 4.5 3%
97%

Double Chance

AZ or Draw
75%
Draw or AFC Ajax
58%
AZ or AFC Ajax
66%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
AZ21% Draw61% AFC Ajax18%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
22.9%
1 – 0
15.6%
1 – 1
13.9%
0 – 1
13.6%
2 – 0
6.7%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
5.3%
1 – 2
4.8%
2 – 2
2.2%
3 – 0
1.9%
3 – 1
1.6%
0 – 3
1.3%

Asian Handicap — AZ

Handicap AZ covers Push AFC Ajax covers
-2.5 3% 97%
-2 3% 9% 89%
-1.5 11% 89%
-1 11% 22% 67%
-0.5 33% 67%
+0.5 72% 28%
+1 72% 19% 9%
+1.5 91% 9%
+2 91% 7% 2%
+2.5 98% 2%

Clean Sheet

AZ keeps clean sheet
48%
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
43%

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