FC Utrecht vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Bjorn Kuipers
- Referee Sander van Roekel
- Referee Erwin Zeinstra
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Marc Nagtegaal
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | AFC Ajax | H | 0–3 | L |
| 01 Nov | Heracles Almelo | A | 1–4 | L |
| 24 Oct | FC Twente '65 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Oct | FC Groningen | A | 0–0 | D |
| 02 Oct | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Sep | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | FC Utrecht | A | 3–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | FC Midtjylland | A | 2–1 | W |
| 31 Oct | Fortuna Sittard | H | 5–2 | W |
| 27 Oct | Atalanta BC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Oct | VVV Venlo | A | 13–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | Liverpool FC | H | 0–1 | L |
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)
H2H (15 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Utrecht this season
FC Utrecht this season
100%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Stadion Galgenwaard!
- 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 10' 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.
- 15' 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 Noussair Mazraoui suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' FC Utrecht are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AFC Ajax's shape.
- 25' 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.
- 30' David Neres has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 35' Nicolas Tagliafico has been relatively quiet despite scoring 27 goals in his last 480 appearances.
- 40' FC Utrecht seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 45' Over 45 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' The AFC Ajax bench stirs into life. Antony is withdrawn and David Neres gets his opportunity.
- 51' The travelling AFC Ajax supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 61' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 62' GOAL! Davy Klaassen scores on 62. Assisted by Zakaria Labyad
- 65' The referee shows AFC Ajax player a Yellow card on 65.
- 68' FC Utrecht manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sander van de Streek is hanging Eljero Elia on the field on 68 minute.
- 71' What a moment for Dusan Tadic! That strike on 71 puts his side firmly in control.
- 72' Othman Boussaid gets the nod from FC Utrecht. He replaces Joris van Overeem and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' Quincy Promes has so much to prove this time. He replaces Zakaria Labyad on 73 minute.
- 78' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 81' Adrian Dalmau is replacing Justin Hoogma for the FC Utrecht side.
- 86' A quiet spell here at Stadion Galgenwaard. FC Utrecht seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 88' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Sean Klaiber is hanging Noussair Mazraoui on the field on 88 minute.
- The final score is 0-3.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 10
- 2
- 7
- 8
- 1
- 21
-
19
Mimoun Mahi ↓ Moussa Sylla 72'
-
3
Justin Hoogma ↓ Adrian Dalmau 81'
- 11
- 25
Bench
- 20
- 5
- 16
- 14
- 28
-
22
Sander van de Streek ↑ 68'
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↑ 72'
-
9
Adrian Dalmau ↑ 81'
-
29
Moussa Sylla ↑ 72'
- 32
- 15
- 18
Coach
Rene Hake
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
39
Antony ↓ David Neres 46'
- 31
- 10
-
19
Zakaria Labyad ↓ Quincy Promes 73'
- 24
- 12
- 17
- 3
- 8
- 23
Bench
- 1
-
5
Sean Klaiber ↑ 88'
- 18
-
7
David Neres ↑ 46'
- 9
- 33
-
11
Quincy Promes ↑ 73'
-
4
Edson Alvarez ↑ 73'
- 21
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
3 / 4
0.41
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.42
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax to win 77% + Over 2.5 goals 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.83
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 2.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 3.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 4.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
23%
Draw or AFC Ajax
90%
FC Utrecht or AFC Ajax
87%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 3
Actual
0 – 2
13.3%
0 – 4
12.1%
0 – 5
8.3%
0 – 1
8.1%
1 – 3
5.8%
1 – 2
5.2%
1 – 4
5%
0 – 6
4.8%
1 – 5
3.6%
1 – 1
3.4%
0 – 0
3.1%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -1.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -1 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -0.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| +0.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| +1 | 10% | 15% | 76% |
| +1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +2 | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| +2.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
4%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
67%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.