FC Twente '65 vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Twente '65 vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at De Grolsch Veste.
- FC Twente '65 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 7 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Sander van Roekel
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Johan Balder
- Referee Laurens Gerrets
- Referee Rogier Honig
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | AFC Ajax | H | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Aug | Fortuna Sittard | A | 1–2 | L |
| 16 May | ADO Den Haag | H | 3–2 | W |
| 13 May | RKC Waalwijk | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 May | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 May | Fortuna Sittard | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | FC Twente '65 | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Aug | NEC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 16 May | SBV Vitesse | A | 3–1 | W |
| 13 May | VVV Venlo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 May | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 3–0 | W |
| 02 May | FC Emmen | H | 4–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Twente '65 | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #4 | Position | #5 |
| 16 | Points | 14 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 5 / 1 / 1 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 1 |
| 15 | Scored | 21 |
| 7 | Conceded | 9 |
| +8 | GD | +12 |
| 2.29 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 71% | Win % | 57% |
Key Stats
77%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
77%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
29%
Clean Sheets
FC Twente '65 this season
FC Twente '65 this season
29%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
FC Twente '65 are 4th (16 pts). AFC Ajax are 5th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Twente '65
0-15
2/–
16-30
2/5
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
4/–
76+
3/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
6/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
5/1
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Twente '65
| Wout Weghorst | 4 G | 1 A |
| Daouda Weidmann | 2 G | 1 A |
| Marko Pjaca | 2 G |
AFC Ajax
| Julian Brandt | 4 G | |
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 3 G | 1 A |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 G | |
| Kasper Dolberg | 2 G | 2 A |
| Jorthy Mokio | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between FC Twente \'65 and AFC Ajax is underway.
- 5' With 0 assists to his name this season, Gijs Smal is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Twente \'65.
- 10' Queensy Menig was booked on 10.
- 15' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 17' Davy Klaassen has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 17.
- 22' FC Twente \'65 are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AFC Ajax backline.
- 27' 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.
- 32' Over 32 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 37' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 42' FC Twente \'65 are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 47' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Twente \'65 and AFC Ajax are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 52' Sebastien Haller doubles the advantage! 0-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 55' The referee calls foul for Sebastien Haller. He receives a Yellow card.
- 60' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 65' It is a substitution in AFC Ajax team. Steven Berghuis is replaced by Antony on 65 minute.
- 66' Michel Vlap makes way for Denilho Cleonise at the 66 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Twente '65.
- 71' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 73' Another change for FC Twente '65 made on 73 minute. Gijs Smal leaves to be changed by Mees Hilgers.
- 78' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 83' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 84' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Sebastien Haller is replaced by David Neres.
- 87' GOAL! Robin Propper fires home to make it 0-2!
- 88' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Robin Propper makes it 0-3.
- 89' It is a substitution in AFC Ajax team. Davy Klaassen is replaced by Danilo on 89 minute.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
FC Twente \'65 Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Luka Ilic ↓ Jesse Bosch 66'
- 23
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 11
-
14
Michel Vlap ↓ Denilho Cleonise 66'
- 19
-
5
Gijs Smal ↓ Mees Hilgers 73'
-
27
Manfred Ugalde ↓ Daan Rots 84'
- 17
Bench
- 20
- 22
- 43
- 18
-
32
Jesse Bosch ↑ 66'
-
26
Denilho Cleonise ↑ 66'
- 30
-
35
Mees Hilgers ↑ 73'
-
39
Daan Rots ↑ 84'
- 38
- 36
Coach
Ron Jans
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Davy Klaassen ↓ Danilo 89'
- 1
- 10
- 12
- 17
- 8
-
23
Steven Berghuis ↓ Antony 65'
-
22
Sebastien Haller ↓ David Neres 84'
- 4
- 21
- 2
Bench
-
39
Antony ↑ 65'
- 32
- 19
- 18
-
7
David Neres ↑ 84'
- 3
- 28
-
9
Danilo ↑ 89'
- 16
- 25
-
15
Devyne Rensch ↑ 65'
- 26
Coach
Erik ten Hag
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Sebastien Haller | 5 |
| Noa Lang | 3 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 3 |
| Dusan Tadic | 2 |
| Queensy Menig | 2 |
| Julio Pleguezuelo | 2 |
| Robin Propper | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Twente \'65 Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.52
FC Twente \'65 xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.81
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
FC Twente \'65 or AFC Ajax 74% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
FC Twente \'65 or Draw
58%
Draw or AFC Ajax
68%
FC Twente \'65 or AFC Ajax
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
8.6%
2 – 1
7.2%
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.9%
0 – 1
5.8%
1 – 3
5.2%
0 – 0
5.1%
1 – 0
4.8%
2 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Twente \'65
| Handicap | FC Twente \'65 covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 9% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 16% | 68% |
| -0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 20% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 13% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
FC Twente \'65 keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

