FC Utrecht vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2023-24 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 Dennis Higler
- Assistant 1 Mario Diks
- Assistant 2 Murat Kucukerbir (Netherlands)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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 game is set. FC Utrecht kicks off things out of here…
- 5' AFC Ajax come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 15' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 20' FC Utrecht are deployed in a 4-2-3-1 today, looking to exploit space against AFC Ajax's 4-3-3 shape.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' Jorrel Hato has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 480 appearances.
- 35' FC Utrecht is showing some good football. However, FC Utrecht are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 40' 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.
- 44' Goal! Ryan Flamingo scores his 9 goal in 282 matches.
- 48' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Mike van der Hoorn makes no mistake. 2-0!
- 52' A stunning finish from Kristian Hlynsson — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 55' Kristian Hlynsson does the damage! The net is bulging and AFC Ajax surge ahead!
- 59' It is a substitution in AFC Ajax team. Forbs is replaced by Steven Berghuis on 59 minute.
- 62' Another substitution for FC Utrecht to replace Taylor Booth by Marouan Azarkan on 62 minute.
- 65' What a strike from Steven Bergwijn! The score is 2-3.
- 68' The crowd applauds Zakaria Labyad as he leaves the pitch. Jens Toornstra steps in for FC Utrecht.
- 71' Jens Toornstra adds to his 0 season tally! FC Utrecht lead 3-3 — and this changes everything.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Diant Ramaj. He replaces Jay Gorter on 75 minute.
- 75' Poor challenge from Borna Sosa. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 78' A stunning finish from Jens Toornstra — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 79' Oscar Fraulo gets the nod from FC Utrecht. He replaces Mike van der Hoorn and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Benjamin Tahirovic on 83 minutes.
- 88' Modibo Sagnan has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 33 cards already picked up this season.
- 90' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Oscar Fraulo makes it 5-3.
- 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mats Seuntjens on 90.
- 90' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 90 minute. Borna Sosa leaves to be changed by Chuba Akpom.
- With this win, FC Utrecht is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
FC Utrecht Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3
-
26
Othman Boussaid ↓ Isac Lidberg 68'
-
20
Zakaria Labyad ↓ Jens Toornstra 68'
- 27
- 36
- 19
- 6
- 22
-
10
Taylor Booth ↓ Marouan Azarkan 62'
- 34
- 1
Bench
-
21
Mats Seuntjens ↑ 68'
- 2
- 31
-
18
Jens Toornstra ↑ 68'
- 5
- 77
- 16
-
11
Marouan Azarkan ↑ 62'
- 7
- 32
-
37
Isac Lidberg ↑ 68'
-
8
Oscar Fraulo ↑ 79'
Coach
Ron Jans
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 7
-
25
Borna Sosa ↓ Chuba Akpom 90'
-
12
Jay Gorter ↓ Diant Ramaj 75'
- 37
- 8
- 9
- 33
- 4
- 38
-
11
Carlos Forbs ↓ Steven Berghuis 59'
- 3
Bench
- 22
-
23
Steven Berghuis ↑ 59'
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↑ 90'
-
40
Diant Ramaj ↑ 75'
- 18
-
21
Branco van den Boomen ↑ 90'
- 30
-
19
Georges Mikautadze ↑ 90'
- 17
- 39
- 47
- 41
Coach
Maurice Steijn
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
2 / 4
1.01
FC Utrecht xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.99
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 74% + AFC Ajax to win 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
FC Utrecht or Draw
40%
Draw or AFC Ajax
78%
FC Utrecht or AFC Ajax
82%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Utrecht win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 4–3 not predicted4 – 3Actual
0 – 2
8.4%
1 – 2
8.2%
0 – 3
8.1%
1 – 3
8%
1 – 1
6.3%
0 – 4
6%
1 – 4
6%
0 – 1
5.5%
2 – 2
4%
2 – 3
4%
1 – 5
3.6%
0 – 5
3.6%
Asian Handicap — FC Utrecht
| Handicap | FC Utrecht covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 2% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -0.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| +0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +1 | 24% | 19% | 57% |
| +1.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +2 | 43% | 20% | 37% |
| +2.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
Clean Sheet
FC Utrecht keeps clean sheet
6%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.