PSV vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PSV vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Philips Stadion.
Match Details
- Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Referee Erwin Zeinstra
- Referee Pol van Boekel
- Referee Johan Balder
- Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
- Referee Rogier Honig
7 games this season
🟨 1.3/game
⚽ 4.0 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | AFC Ajax | H | 3–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | FC Volendam | A | 3–2 | W |
| 08 Apr | SBV Excelsior | H | 4–0 | W |
| 01 Apr | NEC | A | 4–2 | W |
| 19 Mar | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–1 | D |
| 12 Mar | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 5–2 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr | PSV | A | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Apr | FC Emmen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 Apr | Fortuna Sittard | H | 4–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 2–3 | L |
| 12 Mar | SC Heerenveen | A | 4–2 | W |
Season Stats
| PSV | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | 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
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
61%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
PSV are 12th (0 pts). AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Philips Stadion. PSV are looking to make home advantage count against AFC Ajax.
- 5' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 7' Controversy at the stadium! Jorge Sanchez argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 12' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 13' What a moment for Luuk de Jong! That strike on 13 puts his side firmly in control.
- 18' Over 18 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 23' Controversy at the stadium! Ibrahim Sangare argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 28' AFC Ajax is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 33' Johan Bakayoko has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 38' AFC Ajax are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 43' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Brian Brobbey. He replaces Calvin Bassey on 46 minute.
- 51' A quiet spell here at Philips Stadion. PSV seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 52' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Geronimo Rulli.
- 54' Magnificent from Xavi Simons! That is 45 goals in 520 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 59' PSV currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 64' 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.
- 66' Thorgan Hazard gets the nod from PSV. He replaces Johan Bakayoko and will look to change the dynamic.
- 71' It looks like no one’s ball. PSV is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 73' Olivier Boscagli gets the nod from PSV. He replaces Andre Ramalho and will look to change the dynamic.
- 74' PSV make a change. Andre Ramalho trudges off to be replaced by Olivier Boscagli on 74 minutes.
- 78' GOAL! Luuk de Jong fires home to make it 3-0!
- 79' What a strike from Luuk de Jong! The score is 4-0.
- 83' The referee shows AFC Ajax player a Yellow card on 83.
- 84' Controversy at the stadium! Steven Berghuis argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 85' Lorenzo Lucca has so much to prove this time. He replaces Jorge Sanchez on 85 minute.
- 86' A change in the AFC Ajax ranks — Jorge Sanchez exits the field as Lorenzo Lucca enters on 86.
- 88' Xavi Simons makes way for Ismael Saibari at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from PSV.
- The final score is 3-0.
Lineups
PSV Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Luuk de Jong ↓ Fabio Silva 86'
- 3
-
20
Guus Til ↓ Erick Gutierrez 66'
- 30
- 6
- 1
- 5
- 22
- 23
-
7
Xavi Simons ↓ Ismael Saibari 86'
-
27
Johan Bakayoko ↓ Thorgan Hazard 66'
Bench
-
15
Erick Gutierrez ↑ 66'
- 21
- 16
-
18
Olivier Boscagli ↑ 73'
- 29
-
11
Thorgan Hazard ↑ 66'
- 24
-
10
Fabio Silva ↑ 86'
- –
-
28
Ismael Saibari ↑ 86'
- –
Coach
Ruud van Nistelrooy
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 7
- 10
- 23
- 21
- 12
-
19
Jorge Sanchez ↓ Lorenzo Lucca 85'
- 2
- 8
-
3
Calvin Bassey ↓ Brian Brobbey 46'
- 57
Bench
-
18
Lorenzo Lucca ↑ 85'
- 5
- 1
- 22
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↑ 46'
- 26
- 35
- 25
- 43
- 41
- –
- –
Coach
Johnny Heitinga
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luuk de Jong | 9 |
| Hirving Lozano | 4 |
| Dusan Tadic | 3 |
| Quincy Promes | 3 |
| Eran Zahavi | 3 |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 |
| Steven Berghuis | 2 |
| Mika Godts | 2 |
Head to Head
PSV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.18
PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.57
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 74% + Under — clean sheet likely 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.75
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 1.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
PSV or Draw
83%
Draw or AFC Ajax
48%
PSV or AFC Ajax
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: PSV win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.8%
1 – 0
19.2%
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 0
11.5%
0 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
6.9%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
3.2%
3 – 1
2.8%
0 – 2
2.6%
2 – 2
2.1%
4 – 0
1.3%
Asian Handicap — PSV
| Handicap | PSV covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -2 | 8% | 15% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 27% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 12% | 4% |
| +1.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
| +2 | 96% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
PSV keeps clean sheet
57%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.