Thursday , 2 July 2026

FC Utrecht vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2023-24
FC Utrecht
4 – 3
Full Time
AFC Ajax
Sun 22 Oct 2023 · 10:15 UTC Stadion Galgenwaard HT 45' · FT 45'
Ryan Flamingo 44' 1–0
Mike van der Hoorn 48' 2–0
2–1 52' Kristian Hlynsson
2–2 55' Kristian Hlynsson
2–3 65' Steven Bergwijn pen
Jens Toornstra 71+7' 3–3
Oscar Fraulo 90+7' 4–3
Y 75' Borna Sosa
Y 83' Benjamin Tahirovic
Mats Seuntjens 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Utrecht vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Stadion Galgenwaard.

Match Details

  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Assistant 1 Mario Diks
  • Assistant 2 Murat Kucukerbir (Netherlands)

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
2023-10-22 FC Utrecht 4–3 AFC Ajax 2023-05-21 AFC Ajax 3–1 FC Utrecht 2022-08-28 FC Utrecht 0–2 AFC Ajax 2022-01-16 FC Utrecht 0–3 AFC Ajax 2021-10-03 AFC Ajax 0–1 FC Utrecht

Recent Form

FC Utrecht
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Oct AFC Ajax H 4–3 W
06 Oct FC Volendam A 0–1 L
30 Sep Almere City FC H 0–2 L
23 Sep NEC A 0–3 L
16 Sep Heracles Almelo A 3–1 W
03 Sep Feyenoord Rotterdam H 1–5 L
AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Oct FC Utrecht A 3–4 L
08 Oct AZ H 1–2 L
05 Oct PAE AEK A 1–1 D
27 Sep Feyenoord Rotterdam H 0–4 L
21 Sep Olympique de Marseille H 3–3 D
17 Sep FC Twente '65 A 1–3 L

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 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' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' AFC Ajax started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 15.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Utrecht side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' Mike van der Hoorn is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for AFC Ajax tonight.
  • 35' Diant Ramaj has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 40' It looks surprising AFC Ajax does not make any changes. Jorrel Hato has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 44' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ryan Flamingo makes no mistake. 1-0!
  • 48' Brilliant from the ! Mike van der Hoorn makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 48.
  • 52' A goal from the Iceland international Kristian Hlynsson! He fires home on 52 to make it 2-1!
  • 55' Magnificent from Kristian Hlynsson! That is 13 goals in 480 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 59' It is a substitution in AFC Ajax team. Forbs is replaced by Steven Berghuis on 59 minute.
  • 62' Marouan Azarkan is ready to make an impact after coming on for Taylor Booth at the 62 minute mark.
  • 65' AFC Ajax is taking the lead after the goal scored by Steven Bergwijn on 65.
  • 68' Jens Toornstra is replacing Zakaria Labyad for the FC Utrecht side.
  • 71' What composure from Jens Toornstra! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 3-3.
  • 75' The whistle greets Jay Gorter as he departs to be replaced by Diant Ramaj.
  • 75' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Borna Sosa.
  • 78' Against the run of play, Jens Toornstra has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 79' Time for substitution for FC Utrecht. Mike van der Hoorn is replaced by Oscar Fraulo.
  • 83' Benjamin Tahirovic is having his name booked by the referee on 83.
  • 88' Over 88 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 90' A stunning finish from Oscar Fraulo — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 90' The referee has no hesitation. Mats Seuntjens is booked for FC Utrecht — Yellow card on 90.
  • 90' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Borna Sosa is replaced by Chuba Akpom.
  • With this win, FC Utrecht is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

FC Utrecht Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ron Jans

AFC Ajax Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Maurice Steijn

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2023-10-22 FC Utrecht 4–3 AFC Ajax 2023-05-21 AFC Ajax 3–1 FC Utrecht 2022-08-28 FC Utrecht 0–2 AFC Ajax 2022-01-16 FC Utrecht 0–3 AFC Ajax 2021-10-03 AFC Ajax 0–1 FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht Form

2023-10-22 FC Utrecht 4–3 AFC Ajax W 2023-10-06 FC Volendam 1–0 FC Utrecht L 2023-09-30 FC Utrecht 0–2 Almere City FC L 2023-09-23 NEC 3–0 FC Utrecht L 2023-09-16 Heracles Almelo 1–3 FC Utrecht W 2023-09-03 FC Utrecht 1–5 Feyenoord Rotterdam L

AFC Ajax Form

2023-10-22 FC Utrecht 4–3 AFC Ajax L 2023-10-08 AFC Ajax 1–2 AZ L 2023-10-05 PAE AEK 1–1 AFC Ajax D 2023-09-27 AFC Ajax 0–4 Feyenoord Rotterdam L 2023-09-21 AFC Ajax 3–3 Olympique de Marseille D 2023-09-17 FC Twente '65 3–1 AFC Ajax L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.01 FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24 AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for: FC Utrecht or AFC Ajax 71% + Under 2.5 goals 61%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Utrecht35% Draw29% AFC Ajax36%
Actual: FC Utrecht win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 2.25
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 87%
13%
± 1.5 66%
34%
± 2.5 39%
61%
± 3.5 20%
80%
± 4.5 8%
92%

Double Chance

FC Utrecht or Draw
65%
Draw or AFC Ajax
65%
FC Utrecht or AFC Ajax
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Utrecht21% Draw52% AFC Ajax27%
Actual: FC Utrecht win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–3 not predicted
4 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
14.1%
0 – 0
12.8%
0 – 1
11.9%
1 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
4.1%
1 – 3
3.3%
0 – 3
3.2%
3 – 1
2.2%

Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht

Handicap FC Utrecht covers Push AFC Ajax covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 89%
-1.5 11% — 89%
-1 11% 17% 72%
-0.5 28% — 72%
+0.5 60% — 40%
+1 60% 22% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 12% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
37% ✓

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