FC Utrecht vs AFC Ajax, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Utrecht vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 7 games · 5 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 7 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Joost van Zuilen
- Referee Johan Balder
4 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 4.0 goals/game
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | AFC Ajax | H | 1–3 | L |
| 16 Dec | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Dec | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 30 Nov | SBV Excelsior | A | 3–3 | D |
| 25 Nov | VBV De Graafschap | H | 5–0 | W |
| 10 Nov | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | FC Utrecht | A | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Dec | VBV De Graafschap | H | 8–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | FC Bayern München | H | 3–3 | D |
| 08 Dec | PEC Zwolle | A | 4–1 | W |
| 02 Dec | ADO Den Haag | H | 5–1 | W |
| 27 Nov | PAE AEK | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Utrecht | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #5 |
| 5 | Points | 14 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 1 / 2 / 4 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 1 |
| 11 | Scored | 21 |
| 24 | Conceded | 9 |
| -13 | GD | +12 |
| 0.71 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 14% | Win % | 57% |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
29%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
FC Utrecht are 15th (5 pts). AFC Ajax are 5th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
1/4
16-30
1/1
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/6
61-75
2/2
76+
5/7
■ 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 Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G |
| Dani de Wit | 2 G |
| Matisse Didden | 2 G |
| Adrian Blake | 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 Utrecht and AFC Ajax is underway.
- 5' AFC Ajax have won 825 goals from 484 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 14' Kasper Dolberg puts AFC Ajax on the lead.
- 19' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Utrecht and AFC Ajax are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 24' FC Utrecht currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 29' It’s a booking for AFC Ajax player. Maximilian Wober gets a Yellow card.
- 31' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Oussama Tannane.
- 36' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Utrecht is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 41' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Utrecht in their trying to find a way past AFC Ajax's compact .
- 46' A tactical swap from FC Utrecht — Mark van der Maarel on, Gyrano Kerk off on 46 minutes.
- 51' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Utrecht must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 56' AFC Ajax is showing some good football. However, AFC Ajax are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 59' Willem Janssen was booked on 59.
- 60' Dusan Tadic does the damage! The net is bulging and AFC Ajax surge ahead!
- 61' Maximilian Wober makes way for Daley Sinkgraven at the 61 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 66' It’s high time Dick Advocaat made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 71' 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.
- 72' The FC Utrecht bench stirs into life. Nicolas Gavory is withdrawn and Jean-Christophe Bahebeck gets his opportunity.
- 73' Another substitution for FC Utrecht to replace Simon Gustafson by Sander van de Streek on 73 minute.
- 74' Nick Venema is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 79' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Andre Onana. He receives a Yellow card.
- 85' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 90' Goal! Frenkie de Jong scores his 20 goal in 484 matches.
- It finishes all square. FC Utrecht and AFC Ajax share the spoils 1-3.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 15
- 10
- 1
- 14
- 17
- 28
- 7
- 29
- 8
- 21
Bench
- 5
-
2
Mark van der Maarel ↑ 46'
-
22
Sander van de Streek ↑ 73'
- 27
-
19
Jean-Christophe Bahebeck ↑ 73'
- 11
- 41
- 26
- 13
Coach
Dick Advocaat
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 20
- 22
- 24
- 4
- 12
- 6
- 21
- 5
- 25
- 17
Bench
- 19
- 26
- 2
- 35
-
8
Daley Sinkgraven ↑ 61'
- 15
- 7
- 9
- 52
Coach
Erik ten Hag
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brian Brobbey | 6 |
| Dusan Tadic | 5 |
| Donny van de Beek | 3 |
| Mike van der Hoorn | 2 |
| Steven Bergwijn | 2 |
| Kristian Hlynsson | 2 |
| Miguel Rodriguez | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.35
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.95
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 88% + Both teams to score 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 5.3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 99% |
|
1% |
| ± 1.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 2.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 3.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 4.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
32%
Draw or AFC Ajax
84%
FC Utrecht or AFC Ajax
84%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 4
6.8%
1 – 2
5.6%
0 – 3
5.5%
1 – 5
5.4%
0 – 4
5.2%
2 – 3
4.7%
2 – 4
4.6%
0 – 2
4.4%
0 – 5
4.1%
2 – 2
3.7%
2 – 5
3.7%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 2% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 5% | 91% |
| -0.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| +0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +1 | 20% | 15% | 65% |
| +1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +2 | 35% | 18% | 47% |
| +2.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
3%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.