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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 ADO Den Haag 0 0
2 AFC Ajax 0 0
3 AZ 0 0
4 FC Groningen 0 0
5 FC Twente '65 0 0
6 FC Utrecht 0 0
7 Feyenoord Rotterdam 0 0
8 Fortuna Sittard 0 0
9 Go Ahead Eagles 0 0
10 NEC 0 0
11 PEC Zwolle 0 0
12 PSV 0 0
13 SBV Excelsior 0 0
14 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 0 0
15 SC Heerenveen 0 0
16 Sparta Rotterdam 0 0
17 Telstar 1963 0 0
18 Willem II Tilburg 0 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
#6 Position #2
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

53% Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
73% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FC Utrecht are 6th (0 pts). AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Stadion Galgenwaard. FC Utrecht are looking to make home advantage count against AFC Ajax.
  • 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 10' 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.
  • 14' GOAL! Kasper Dolberg fires home to make it 0-1!
  • 19' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Utrecht in their trying to find a way past AFC Ajax's compact .
  • 24' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 29' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Maximilian Wober.
  • 31' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Oussama Tannane.
  • 36' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dick Advocaat might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 41' AFC Ajax have won 817 goals from 480 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 46' Mark van der Maarel gets the nod from FC Utrecht. He replaces Gyrano Kerk and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 51' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Utrecht and AFC Ajax are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 56' AFC Ajax are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 59' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Willem Janssen on 59 minutes.
  • 60' Dusan Tadic doubles the advantage! 0-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 61' The AFC Ajax manager makes a substitution. Maximilian Wober departs to be replaced by Daley Sinkgraven.
  • 66' 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.
  • 71' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 72' The supporters are chanting for Jean-Christophe Bahebeck. He replaces Nicolas Gavory on 72 minute.
  • 73' A tactical swap from FC Utrecht — Sander van de Streek on, Simon Gustafson off on 73 minutes.
  • 74' A goal from the Netherlands international Nick Venema! He fires home on 74 to make it 1-2!
  • 79' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 80' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Andre Onana.
  • 85' Willem Janssen is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for AFC Ajax tonight.
  • 90' GOAL! Frenkie de Jong fires home to make it 1-3!
  • Full Time. AFC Ajax beats 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
1 / 4
0.74 FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35 AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 65% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Utrecht23% Draw31% AFC Ajax46%
Actual: AFC Ajax win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes40% 0% No60%
Avg goals/match: 2.09
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 85%
15%
± 1.5 62%
38%
± 2.5 35%
65%
± 3.5 17%
83%
± 4.5 7%
93%

Double Chance

FC Utrecht or Draw
54%
Draw or AFC Ajax
77%
FC Utrecht or AFC Ajax
69%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Utrecht14% Draw52% AFC Ajax34%
Actual: AFC Ajax win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
15.5%
0 – 0
14.6%
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 2
10.8%
1 – 2
8.2%
1 – 0
7.9%
0 – 3
4.8%
2 – 1
4.4%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
3.2%
2 – 2
3.1%
0 – 4
1.7%

Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht

Handicap FC Utrecht covers Push AFC Ajax covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 13% 81%
-0.5 19% — 81%
+0.5 50% — 50%
+1 50% 25% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 15% 9%
+2.5 91% — 9%

Clean Sheet

FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
27% ✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
48% ✓

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