FC Utrecht vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Utrecht vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.
- FC Utrecht 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Jan de Vries
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Rens Bluemink
- Referee Van der Eijk
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | AFC Ajax | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Aug | FC Emmen | A | 2–3 | L |
| 13 Aug | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Aug | RKC Waalwijk | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 May | Willem II Tilburg | A | 0–3 | L |
| 11 May | AZ | H | 2–2 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | FC Utrecht | A | 2–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Aug | FC Groningen | H | 6–1 | W |
| 06 Aug | Fortuna Sittard | A | 3–2 | W |
| 15 May | SBV Vitesse | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 May | SC Heerenveen | H | 5–0 | 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)
H2H (15 games)
73%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Utrecht are 6th (0 pts). AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FC Utrecht to score. At the same time, AFC Ajax does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Utrecht and AFC Ajax are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' GOAL! Steven Berghuis scores on 10.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AFC Ajax that had 480 games and scored 817 goals.
- 20' FC Utrecht are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 25' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 30' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Utrecht and AFC Ajax are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 35' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Jurrien Timber.
- 36' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Devyne Rensch.
- 38' A change in the AFC Ajax ranks — Devyne Rensch exits the field as Jorge Sanchez enters on 38.
- 43' Over 43 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 46' What composure from Brian Brobbey! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 0-2.
- 51' 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.
- 53' Poor challenge from Othman Boussaid. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 57' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Daley Blind is replaced by Youri Baas.
- 59' The FC Utrecht bench stirs into life. Othman Boussaid is withdrawn and Taylor Booth gets his opportunity.
- 64' Suriname international Djevencio van der Kust has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 67' Daishawn Redan makes way for Anastasios Douvikas at the 67 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Utrecht.
- 67' That is a Yellow card for AFC Ajax. Dusan Tadic will be fuming at that decision.
- 70' FC Utrecht make a change. Daishawn Redan trudges off to be replaced by Anastasios Douvikas on 70 minutes.
- 70' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Dusan Tadic.
- 75' Another substitution for FC Utrecht to replace Luuk Brouwers by Rocco Robert Shein on 75 minute.
- 80' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 82' Davy Klaassen is replacing Steven Berghuis for the AFC Ajax side.
- 83' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Lisandro Magallan is hanging Jurrien Timber on the field on 83 minute.
- 86' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Bas Dost on 86 minutes.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for FC Utrecht and AFC Ajax (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 2
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↓ Taylor Booth 59'
- 18
- 29
- 5
- 28
- 8
- 7
- 1
- 15
Bench
- 31
-
21
Django Warmerdam ↑ 75'
- 17
-
9
Anastasios Douvikas ↑ 67'
- 19
-
38
Rocco Robert Shein ↑ 75'
- –
- 32
-
25
Ruben Kluivert ↑ 75'
-
10
Taylor Booth ↑ 59'
Coach
Henk Fraser
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 22
- 10
-
17
Daley Blind ↓ Youri Baas 57'
-
23
Steven Berghuis ↓ Davy Klaassen 82'
- 4
- 2
- 8
- 3
-
15
Devyne Rensch ↓ Jorge Sanchez 38'
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↓ Mohammed Kudus 82'
Bench
-
6
Davy Klaassen ↑ 82'
- 18
- 1
-
29
Lisandro Magallan ↑ 83'
-
20
Mohammed Kudus ↑ 82'
-
19
Jorge Sanchez ↑ 38'
- 16
- 35
-
–
Youri Baas ↑ 57'
Coach
Alfred Schreuder
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brian Brobbey | 6 |
| Dusan Tadic | 5 |
| Donny van de Beek | 3 |
| Miguel Rodriguez | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
| Mike van der Hoorn | 2 |
| Steven Bergwijn | 2 |
| Kristian Hlynsson | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Utrecht Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.3
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.88
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 88% + Under — clean sheet likely 83%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.18
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 1.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 2.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
| ± 3.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
| ± 4.5 | 1% |
|
99% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
53%
Draw or AFC Ajax
85%
FC Utrecht or AFC Ajax
62%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
33.3%
0 – 1
25.6%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
4%
0 – 3
3.2%
1 – 3
1.3%
2 – 1
1.2%
2 – 0
1.1%
0 – 4
0.7%
2 – 2
0.7%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 99% |
| -1.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -1 | 1% | 9% | 90% |
| -0.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 30% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 12% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.