FC Utrecht vs AFC Ajax, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 12 games · 12 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 12 games · 25 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Joost van Zuilen
- Referee Johan Balder
7 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 10.1 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #3 |
| 12 | Points | 25 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 3 / 6 | W / D / L | 7 / 4 / 1 |
| 21 | Scored | 32 |
| 34 | Conceded | 15 |
| -13 | GD | +17 |
| 1.00 | PPG | 2.08 |
| 25% | Win % | 58% |
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
25%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
FC Utrecht are 14th (12 pts). AFC Ajax are 3rd (25 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Utrecht
0-15
1/5
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/7
46-60
5/9
61-75
5/3
76+
7/7
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AFC Ajax
0-15
3/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
8/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
8/1
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
FC Utrecht
| Artem Stepanov | 5 G | |
| Yoann Cathline | 4 G | 2 A |
| Angel Alarcon | 4 G | 1 A |
| Dani de Wit | 3 G | 1 A |
| Adrian Blake | 2 G | 1 A |
AFC Ajax
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 7 G | 1 A |
| Julian Brandt | 6 G | 2 A |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jorthy Mokio | 3 G | 1 A |
| Kasper Dolberg | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between FC Utrecht and AFC Ajax is underway.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. AFC Ajax is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' AFC Ajax started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 14' Kasper Dolberg puts AFC Ajax on the lead.
- 19' 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.
- 24' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Utrecht and AFC Ajax are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 29' AFC Ajax player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 31' Controversy at the stadium! Oussama Tannane argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 36' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Gyrano Kerk suffering a number of foals already.
- 41' AFC Ajax is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 46' A tactical swap from FC Utrecht — Mark van der Maarel on, Gyrano Kerk off on 46 minutes.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' The 33-year-old Sander van de Streek has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 59' The referee has no hesitation. Willem Janssen is booked for FC Utrecht — Yellow card on 59.
- 60' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Dusan Tadic makes it 0-2.
- 61' Daley Sinkgraven is ready to make an impact after coming on for Maximilian Wober at the 61 minute mark.
- 66' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 71' Daley Sinkgraven has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 72' Jean-Christophe Bahebeck has so much to prove this time. He replaces Nicolas Gavory on 72 minute.
- 73' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sander van de Streek is hanging Simon Gustafson on the field on 73 minute.
- 74' Brilliant from the ! Nick Venema makes it 1-2 with a superb finish on 74.
- 79' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 80' Andre Onana has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 80.
- 85' The travelling AFC Ajax supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 90' Magnificent from Frenkie de Jong! That is 20 goals in 492 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FC Utrecht 1-3 AFC Ajax.
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 |
| Steven Bergwijn | 2 |
| Kristian Hlynsson | 2 |
| Miguel Rodriguez | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
| Mike van der Hoorn | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.39
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.22
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 82% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.61
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 3.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 4.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
38%
Draw or AFC Ajax
81%
FC Utrecht or AFC Ajax
81%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 3
Actual
1 – 2
7.2%
1 – 4
6%
0 – 3
5.6%
0 – 2
5.5%
1 – 1
5.2%
2 – 3
5.2%
2 – 2
4.9%
0 – 4
4.4%
2 – 4
4.2%
1 – 5
3.9%
0 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 4% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 8% | 87% |
| -0.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +1 | 29% | 18% | 53% |
| +1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +2 | 47% | 19% | 35% |
| +2.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
26%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.