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FC Utrecht vs AFC Ajax, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
FC Utrecht
1 – 3
Full Time
AFC Ajax
Sun 23 Dec 2018 · 11:15 UTC Stadion Galgenwaard HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 29' Maximilian Wober
Oussama Tannane 31' Y
Willem Janssen 59' Y
Y 80' Andre Onana

Overview

Match Preview

FC Utrecht vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.

Match Details

  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Referee Jochem Kamphuis
  • Referee Allard Lindhout
  • Referee Joost van Zuilen
  • Referee Johan Balder

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 2 6
2 Fortuna Sittard 2 4
3 PSV 2 4
4 SBV Excelsior 2 3
5 Go Ahead Eagles 1 3
6 NEC 2 3
7 AFC Ajax 1 3
8 Sparta Rotterdam 2 3
9 FC Groningen 1 3
10 Feyenoord Rotterdam 1 3
11 SC Heerenveen 1 3
12 Telstar 1963 2 3
13 FC Twente '65 1 0
14 ADO Den Haag 1 0
15 PEC Zwolle 1 0
16 FC Utrecht 2 0
17 Willem II Tilburg 2 0
18 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 2 0

Head-to-Head

5
2
8
FC Utrecht 15 games · Avg 3.4 goals AFC Ajax
Last 5 meetings
2018-12-23 FC Utrecht 1–3 AFC Ajax

Recent Form

FC Utrecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#16 Position #7
0 Points 3
2 Played 1
0 / 0 / 2 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 0
2 Scored 2
6 Conceded 0
-4 GD +2
0.00 PPG 3.00
0% Win % 100%

Key Stats

53% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
73% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
100% Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season

FC Utrecht are 16th (0 pts). AFC Ajax are 7th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Utrecht
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' In just a few seconds Stadion Galgenwaard will turn into a battlefield for FC Utrecht and AFC Ajax.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Utrecht is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 14' Against the run of play, Kasper Dolberg has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 19' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. AFC Ajax needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 24' AFC Ajax is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 29' The referee shows AFC Ajax player a Yellow card on 29.
  • 31' Oussama Tannane catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 31.
  • 36' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 41' FC Utrecht currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 46' Gyrano Kerk makes way for Mark van der Maarel at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Utrecht.
  • 51' FC Utrecht are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 56' AFC Ajax have won 817 goals from 480 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 59' Willem Janssen catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 59.
  • 60' Dusan Tadic doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 61' It is a substitution in AFC Ajax team. Maximilian Wober is replaced by Daley Sinkgraven on 61 minute.
  • 66' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Utrecht in their trying to find a way past AFC Ajax's compact .
  • 71' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dick Advocaat might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 72' Jean-Christophe Bahebeck has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nicolas Gavory on 72 minute.
  • 73' The FC Utrecht manager makes a substitution. Simon Gustafson departs to be replaced by Sander van de Streek.
  • 74' Nick Venema adds to his 0 season tally! FC Utrecht lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 79' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 80' Andre Onana has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 80.
  • 85' FC Utrecht are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AFC Ajax's shape.
  • 90' A stunning finish from Frenkie de Jong — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for FC Utrecht.

Lineups

FC Utrecht Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dick Advocaat

AFC Ajax Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erik ten Hag

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.74 FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.11 AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 72% + AFC Ajax to win 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Utrecht14% Draw17% AFC Ajax69%
Actual: AFC Ajax win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes50% 0% No50%
Avg goals/match: 3.85
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 72%
28%
± 3.5 52%
48%
± 4.5 33%
67%

Double Chance

FC Utrecht or Draw
31%
Draw or AFC Ajax
86%
FC Utrecht or AFC Ajax
83%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Utrecht7% Draw31% AFC Ajax62%
Actual: AFC Ajax win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
10.6%
0 – 3
10.5%
0 – 4
8.1%
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 2
7.5%
0 – 1
6.8%
1 – 4
6%
1 – 1
5.6%
0 – 5
5%
1 – 5
3.8%
0 – 0
3.2%
2 – 3
2.9%

Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht

Handicap FC Utrecht covers Push AFC Ajax covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 1% 98%
-1.5 2% — 98%
-1 2% 4% 94%
-0.5 6% — 94%
+0.5 18% — 82%
+1 18% 18% 64%
+1.5 36% — 64%
+2 36% 21% 43%
+2.5 57% — 43%

Clean Sheet

FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
5% ✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
48% ✓

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