PSV vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PSV vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie .
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
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 Sep | AFC Ajax | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Sep | Sporting Clube de Portugal | H | 3–2 | W |
| 14 Sep | SBV Vitesse | H | 5–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | RKC Waalwijk | A | 3–1 | W |
| 29 Aug | Apollon FC Lemesos | A | 4–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | Apollon FC Lemesos | H | 3–0 | W |
Season Stats
| PSV | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #3 | Position | #7 |
| 4 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 2 |
| 3 | Conceded | 0 |
| +1 | GD | +2 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
100%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
PSV are 3rd (4 pts). AFC Ajax are 7th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
PSV
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at !
- 5' PSV are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AFC Ajax's shape.
- 10' AFC Ajax fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 14' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Daley Blind.
- 19' The 27-year-old Donyell Malen has been sensational this season — 3 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 24' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 29' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 34' Edson Alvarez is a natural midfielder and has been asked to do a very specific job for PSV tonight.
- 35' PSV receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 35.
- 40' Netherlands international Donny van de Beek has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 45' PSV are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 50' Steven Bergwijn has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 55' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Edson Alvarez.
- 60' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Michal Sadilek made 436 appearances and scored 11 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 63' GOAL! Quincy Promes fires home to make it 0-1!
- 68' The energy levels are beginning to show. Erik ten Hag might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 69' The whistle greets David Neres as he departs to be replaced by Donny van de Beek.
- 74' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His PSV side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 76' The PSV bench stirs into life. Michal Sadilek is withdrawn and Olivier Boscagli gets his opportunity.
- 77' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Donyell Malen makes it 1-1.
- 82' PSV are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AFC Ajax backline.
- 87' Both keepers have barely been tested. PSV and AFC Ajax are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
PSV Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 1
-
8
Jorrit Hendrix ↓ Cody Gakpo 76'
- 18
- 10
- 9
- 4
- 32
- 5
- 7
- 24
Bench
- 6
-
19
Cody Gakpo ↑ 76'
- 30
- 15
- 33
- 13
- 17
- 21
- 25
-
28
Olivier Boscagli ↑ 76'
- 3
Coach
Mark van Bommel
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 10
- 22
- 24
- 3
-
7
David Neres ↓ Donny van de Beek 69'
- 17
- 11
- 4
- 21
- 28
Bench
- 19
-
6
Donny van de Beek ↑ 69'
- 9
- 2
- 15
- 1
- 35
- 18
Coach
Erik ten Hag
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luuk de Jong | 9 |
| Hirving Lozano | 4 |
| Quincy Promes | 3 |
| Eran Zahavi | 3 |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 |
| Dusan Tadic | 3 |
| Mario Gotze | 2 |
| Antony | 2 |
Head to Head
PSV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.78
PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.53
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.31
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
PSV or Draw
53%
Draw or AFC Ajax
75%
PSV or AFC Ajax
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
14.2%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
12.1%
0 – 2
11.3%
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 0
6.6%
0 – 3
5.6%
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 1
4.4%
2 – 2
3.5%
2 – 0
2.9%
0 – 4
2.2%
Asian Handicap — PSV
| Handicap | PSV covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 4% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 12% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 25% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 17% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
PSV keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
46%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.