AZ vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AZ vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at AFAS Stadion.
Match Details
- Referee Marc Nagtegaal
- Assistant 1 Stefan de Groot (Netherlands)
- Assistant 2 Murat Kucukerbir (Netherlands)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | #5 |
| 6 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 6 | Scored | 4 |
| 1 | Conceded | 2 |
| +5 | GD | +2 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
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
50%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
AZ are 1st (6 pts). AFC Ajax are 5th (4 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
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/1
■ 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
AZ Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 41
- 8
- 10
-
9
Troy Parrott ↓ Mexx Meerdink 90'
-
16
Seiya Maikuma ↓ Denso Kasius 90'
- 6
- 5
-
21
Ernest Poku ↓ Kees Smit 83'
- 3
- 7
- 18
Bench
- 4
- 12
-
23
Mayckel Lahdo ↑ 66'
- 28
- 34
-
30
Denso Kasius ↑ 90'
-
35
Mexx Meerdink ↑ 90'
- 22
- 31
- 33
- 17
-
26
Kees Smit ↑ 83'
Coach
Maarten Martens
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
18
Davy Klaassen ↓ Kian Fitz-Jim 73'
- 22
- 23
-
25
Wout Weghorst ↓ Brian Brobbey 63'
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↓ Mika Godts 73'
- 21
- 37
- 8
- 15
- 4
- 3
Bench
- 5
- 6
-
20
Bertrand Traore ↑ 63'
- 24
- 40
- 12
- 13
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↑ 63'
-
28
Kian Fitz-Jim ↑ 73'
-
29
Christian Rasmussen ↑ 78'
- 38
-
11
Mika Godts ↑ 73'
Coach
Francesco Farioli
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 4 |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 |
| Ruben van Bommel | 2 |
| Myron Boadu | 2 |
| Mees De Wit | 1 |
| Kasper Dolberg | 1 |
| David Neres | 1 |
| Branco van den Boomen | 1 |
Head to Head
AZ Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.83
AZ xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.73
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
AZ to win 62% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
AZ or Draw
85%
Draw or AFC Ajax
38%
AZ or AFC Ajax
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.4%
2 – 0
12.6%
1 – 1
11.1%
0 – 0
9.6%
2 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
4.7%
1 – 2
3.6%
4 – 0
3.5%
2 – 2
3.4%
4 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — AZ
| Handicap | AZ covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 19% | 63% |
| -1.5 | 37% | — | 63% |
| -1 | 37% | 25% | 38% |
| -0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +0.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +1 | 87% | 9% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
AZ keeps clean sheet
48%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.