FC Utrecht vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2021-22 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 Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Joost van Zuilen
- Referee Johan Balder
- Referee Clay Ruperti
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
7 games this season
🟨 0.1/game
⚽ 3.4 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | AFC Ajax | H | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Dec | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Dec | Fortuna Sittard | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Dec | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Dec | PSV | A | 1–4 | L |
| 28 Nov | Heracles Almelo | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan | FC Utrecht | A | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Fortuna Sittard | H | 5–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | AZ | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Dec | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 4–2 | W |
| 02 Dec | Willem II Tilburg | H | 5–0 | 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)
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' The ball is rolling at Stadion Galgenwaard. FC Utrecht are looking to make home advantage count against AFC Ajax.
- 5' Magnificent from Antony! That is 45 goals in 373 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 11' Time for substitution for FC Utrecht. Naoki Maeda is replaced by Othman Boussaid.
- 16' The 29-year-old Hidde ter Avest has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 19' The deadlock is broken! Brian Brobbey gets on the scoresheet on 19 minutes.
- 20' A moment of madness from Adam Maher on 20 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Utrecht will be frustrated.
- 21' Controversy at the stadium! Adam Maher argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 26' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 31' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rene Hake might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 36' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 45' The referee has no hesitation. Othman Boussaid is booked for FC Utrecht — Yellow card on 45.
- 48' What a strike from Brian Brobbey! The score is 0-3.
- 53' It looks surprising FC Utrecht does not make any changes. Amourricho van Axel Dongen has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 58' Joris van Overeem is ready to make an impact after coming on for Adam Maher at the 58 minute mark.
- 63' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 65' Noussair Mazraoui is having his name booked by the referee on 65.
- 70' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Ryan Gravenberch is replaced by Kenneth Taylor.
- 75' The travelling AFC Ajax supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 79' A tactical swap from FC Utrecht — Remco Balk on, Mimoun Mahi off on 79 minutes.
- 82' The crowd applauds Daley Blind as he leaves the pitch. Nicolas Tagliafico steps in for AFC Ajax.
- 85' A change in the AFC Ajax ranks — Antony exits the field as Amourricho van Axel Dongen enters on 85.
- 90' AFC Ajax fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- Full Time. AFC Ajax beats FC Utrecht
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Adam Maher ↓ Joris van Overeem 58'
- 33
- 2
- 22
- 21
-
11
Mimoun Mahi ↓ Remco Balk 79'
- 5
-
7
Naoki Maeda ↓ Othman Boussaid 11'
- 9
- 16
- 27
Bench
- 23
- 10
- 14
-
8
Joris van Overeem ↑ 58'
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↑ 11'
- 32
- 20
- –
-
30
Remco Balk ↑ 79'
- –
- –
Coach
Rene Hake
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 32
- 10
- 12
- 17
- 8
- 23
- 4
- 21
- 2
-
18
Brian Brobbey ↓ Davy Klaassen 70'
Bench
-
6
Davy Klaassen ↑ 70'
-
31
Nicolas Tagliafico ↑ 82'
-
3
Perr Schuurs ↑ 70'
- 30
- 16
-
25
Kenneth Taylor ↑ 70'
- 15
- 51
- 56
Coach
Erik ten Hag
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brian Brobbey | 6 |
| Dusan Tadic | 5 |
| Donny van de Beek | 3 |
| Kristian Hlynsson | 2 |
| Miguel Rodriguez | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
| Mike van der Hoorn | 2 |
| Steven Bergwijn | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.3
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.81
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 75% + AFC Ajax to win 74%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.11
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
26%
Draw or AFC Ajax
89%
FC Utrecht or AFC Ajax
84%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
17.7%
0 – 3
Actual
0 – 1
13%
0 – 4
11.1%
0 – 5
6.3%
0 – 0
5.7%
1 – 2
5%
1 – 3
4.8%
1 – 1
3.9%
1 – 4
3.6%
0 – 6
3.1%
1 – 5
2.1%
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 | 12% | — | 88% |
| +1 | 12% | 19% | 69% |
| +1.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +2 | 31% | 23% | 46% |
| +2.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
7%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.