FC Volendam vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Volendam vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Kras Stadion.
- FC Volendam 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Alex Bos
- Assistant 1 Erik Koopman
- Assistant 2 Yorick Weterings
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | AFC Ajax | H | 1–4 | L |
| 28 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Apr | SBV Excelsior | A | 0–4 | L |
| 07 Apr | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–2 | W |
| 04 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Mar | Almere City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 May | FC Volendam | A | 4–1 | W |
| 24 Apr | SBV Excelsior | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Apr | FC Twente '65 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–6 | L |
| 04 Apr | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Mar | PEC Zwolle | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Volendam and AFC Ajax has kicked off!
- 5' AFC Ajax come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Volendam and AFC Ajax are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 15' 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.
- 20' Sivert Mannsverk has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 25' Goal! Kenneth Taylor scores his 33 goal in 480 matches.
- 30' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Volendam needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 35' Josip Sutalo, a Croatia , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 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.
- 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 50' Germany international Mio Backhaus has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 55' 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.
- 59' What a moment for Chuba Akpom! That strike on 59 puts his side firmly in control.
- 64' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Volendam and AFC Ajax are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 66' A change in the FC Volendam ranks — Vivaldo Semedo exits the field as Oskar Buur enters on 66.
- 70' The deadlock is broken! Brian Brobbey gets on the scoresheet on 70 minutes.
- 72' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Branco van den Boomen is hanging Mika Godts on the field on 72 minute.
- 76' A tactical swap from FC Volendam — Achraf Douiri on, Darius Johnson off on 76 minutes.
- 77' Kenneth Taylor is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 80' Benaissa Benamar makes no mistake. The score reads 1-4 and FC Volendam are in front.
- 81' The supporters are chanting for Kian Fitz-Jim. He replaces Brian Brobbey on 81 minute.
- 82' Another change for FC Volendam made on 82 minute. Luke le Roux leaves to be changed by Myron Mau-Asam.
- 87' With 0 assists to his name this season, George Cox is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AFC Ajax.
- 88' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 88 minute. Chuba Akpom leaves to be changed by Julian Rijkhoff.
- With this win, AFC Ajax is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
FC Volendam Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 28
- 5
-
38
Darius Johnson ↓ Achraf Douiri 76'
-
4
Damon Mirani ↓ Benaissa Benamar 76'
- 1
- 3
- 17
-
36
Milan de Haan ↓ Imran Nazih 66'
-
9
Vivaldo Semedo ↓ Oskar Buur 66'
- 7
-
8
Luke le Roux ↓ Myron Mau-Asam 82'
Bench
-
2
Oskar Buur ↑ 66'
-
6
Benaissa Benamar ↑ 76'
- 50
- 22
-
16
Imran Nazih ↑ 66'
-
24
Achraf Douiri ↑ 76'
- 20
- 26
- 27
- 30
-
51
Myron Mau-Asam ↑ 82'
- 39
Coach
Michael Dingsdag
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
6
Jordan Henderson ↓ Silvano Vos 81'
- 1
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↓ Julian Rijkhoff 88'
- 37
- 8
- 2
- 13
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↓ Kian Fitz-Jim 81'
- 4
- 39
- 16
Bench
- 22
-
23
Steven Berghuis ↑ 72'
- 25
- 12
- 18
-
21
Branco van den Boomen ↑ 72'
-
28
Kian Fitz-Jim ↑ 81'
-
24
Silvano Vos ↑ 81'
- 3
-
19
Julian Rijkhoff ↑ 88'
Coach
John van 't Schip
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Brian Brobbey | 2 |
| Chuba Akpom | 2 |
| Kenneth Taylor | 2 |
| Calvin Bassey | 1 |
| Carel Eiting | 1 |
| Lequincio Zeefuik | 1 |
| Mohammed Kudus | 1 |
| Damon Mirani | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Volendam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.46
FC Volendam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.87
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 65% + Over 2.5 goals 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.33
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 42% |
|
58% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
FC Volendam or Draw
55%
Draw or AFC Ajax
70%
FC Volendam or AFC Ajax
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–4 not predicted1 – 4Actual
1 – 1
10.6%
1 – 2
8.8%
2 – 1
6.9%
2 – 2
6.4%
0 – 2
6.2%
0 – 1
6%
1 – 3
5.5%
0 – 0
5.1%
1 – 0
4.5%
2 – 3
4%
2 – 0
3.8%
0 – 3
3.8%
Asian Handicap — FC Volendam
| Handicap | FC Volendam covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 86% |
| -1.5 | 14% | — | 86% |
| -1 | 14% | 15% | 71% |
| -0.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 20% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 14% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
FC Volendam keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.