PAE AEK vs AFC Ajax, Europe 2023-24 GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
Match Details
- Referee Matej Jug
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olympique Lyonnais | 8 | 21 |
| 2 | Aston Villa FC | 8 | 21 |
| 3 | FC Midtjylland | 8 | 19 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | FC Porto | 8 | 17 |
| 6 | Sporting Clube de Braga | 8 | 17 |
| 7 | SC Freiburg | 8 | 17 |
| 8 | AS Roma | 8 | 16 |
| 9 | KRC Genk | 8 | 16 |
| 10 | Bologna FC 1909 | 8 | 15 |
| 11 | VfB Stuttgart | 8 | 15 |
| 12 | Ferencvárosi TC | 8 | 15 |
| 13 | Nottingham Forest FC | 8 | 14 |
| 14 | FC Viktoria Plzen | 8 | 14 |
| 15 | FK Crvena Zvezda | 8 | 14 |
| 16 | RC Celta de Vigo | 8 | 13 |
| 17 | PAOK Thessaloniki FC | 8 | 12 |
| 18 | Lille OSC | 8 | 12 |
| 19 | Fenerbahçe SK | 8 | 12 |
| 20 | Panathinaikos AO | 8 | 12 |
| 21 | Celtic FC | 8 | 11 |
| 22 | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | 8 | 10 |
| 23 | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | 8 | 10 |
| 24 | SK Brann | 8 | 9 |
| 25 | BSC Young Boys | 8 | 9 |
| 26 | SK Sturm Graz | 8 | 7 |
| 27 | FCSB Bukarest | 8 | 7 |
| 28 | Go Ahead Eagles | 8 | 7 |
| 29 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 8 | 6 |
| 30 | FC Basel 1893 | 8 | 6 |
| 31 | FC Red Bull Salzburg | 8 | 6 |
| 32 | Rangers FC | 8 | 4 |
| 33 | OGC Nice | 8 | 3 |
| 34 | FC Utrecht | 8 | 1 |
| 35 | Malmo FF | 8 | 1 |
| 36 | Maccabi Tel Aviv FC | 8 | 1 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Oct | AFC Ajax | H | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Sep | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 3–2 | W |
| 30 Aug | Royal Antwerp FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 22 Aug | Royal Antwerp FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Aug | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | H | 2–2 | D |
| 15 Aug | GNK Dinamo Zagreb | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 03 Sep | Fortuna Sittard | A | 0–0 | D |
| 31 Aug | PFK Ludogorets 1945 Razgrad | H | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and PAE AEK launch into their encounter with AFC Ajax.
- 5' PAE AEK started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' PAE AEK currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 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' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Maurice Steijn will be considering his options from the bench.
- 25' PAE AEK are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AFC Ajax's shape.
- 30' Steven Bergwijn has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 30 minutes.
- 35' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 40' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Domagoj Vida on 40 minutes.
- 45' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 50' A quiet spell here at Agia Sophia Stadium. AFC Ajax seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 52' That is a card for PAE AEK. Orbelin Pineda will be fuming at that decision.
- 56' It’s a booking for AFC Ajax player. Brian Brobbey gets a card.
- 61' The referee has no hesitation. Josip Sutalo is booked for AFC Ajax — card on 61.
- 66' AFC Ajax have won 837 goals from 487 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 67' Another change for PAE AEK made on 67 minute. Orbelin Pineda leaves to be changed by Jens Jonsson.
- 72' AFC Ajax 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.
- 73' Brian Brobbey makes way for Chuba Akpom at the 73 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 74' GOAL! Domagoj Vida scores on 74. Assisted by Nordin Amrabat
- 74' Niclas Eliasson is replacing Ehsan Hajsafi for the PAE AEK side.
- 79' The supporters are chanting for Milad Mohammadi. He replaces Mijat Gacinovic on 79 minute.
- 84' Amourricho van Axel Dongen is replacing Carlos Forbs for the AFC Ajax side.
- 89' A meaty challenge results in booking for Sergio Araujo on 89.
- 90' Nordin Amrabat was booked on 90.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
PAE AEK Lineups
Starting XI
-
29
Djibril Sidibe ↓ Llazaros Rota 67'
- 2
- 8
- 11
-
13
Orbelin Pineda ↓ Jens Jonsson 67'
- 21
- 4
-
28
Ehsan Hajsafi ↓ Niclas Eliasson 74'
- 14
- 1
- 5
Bench
-
19
Niclas Eliasson ↑ 74'
-
3
Milad Mohammadi ↑ 79'
-
20
Petros Mantalos ↑ 67'
- 70
-
12
Llazaros Rota ↑ 67'
-
6
Jens Jonsson ↑ 67'
- 99
- 30
- 24
- 25
Coach
Matias Almeyda
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 23
- 12
- 30
- 37
- 8
- 2
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↓ Chuba Akpom 73'
- 33
- 4
- 11
Bench
- 22
- 25
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↑ 73'
- 40
- 18
-
21
Branco van den Boomen ↑ 84'
- 19
- 27
- 17
- 38
- 39
- 3
Coach
Maurice Steijn
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Chuba Akpom | 2 |
| Nicolas Tagliafico | 2 |
| Nicolas Tagliafico | 2 |
| Dusan Tadic | 2 |
| Steven Bergwijn | 1 |
| Domagoj Vida | 1 |
| Kenneth Taylor | 1 |
| Levi Garcia | 1 |
Head to Head
PAE AEK Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.26
PAE AEK xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
PAE AEK or AFC Ajax 71% + Under 2.5 goals 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.48
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
PAE AEK or Draw
68%
Draw or AFC Ajax
61%
PAE AEK or AFC Ajax
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
10.5%
1 – 0
9.5%
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
6%
2 – 2
4.8%
3 – 1
3.3%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 0
2.7%
Asian Handicap — PAE AEK
| Handicap | PAE AEK covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 20% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
PAE AEK keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.