PSV vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PSV vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Philips Stadion.
Match Details
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Assistant 1 Hessel Steegstra
- Assistant 2 Jan de Vries
18 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 7.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | AFC Ajax | H | 5–2 | W |
| 24 Oct | Racing Club de Lens | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | Fortuna Sittard | H | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Oct | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 4–0 | W |
| 03 Oct | Sevilla FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Sep | FC Volendam | H | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | PSV | A | 2–5 | L |
| 26 Oct | Brighton & Hove Albion FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 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 |
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' And we are off! PSV vs AFC Ajax — let the football do the talking.
- 5' Josip Sutalo is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AFC Ajax so far.
- 10' Branco van den Boomen adds to his 0 season tally! AFC Ajax lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 13' Controversy at the stadium! Jorrel Hato argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 14' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Jorrel Hato.
- 19' Steven Berghuis has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 10 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 20' The deadlock is broken! Hirving Lozano gets on the scoresheet on 20 minutes.
- 21' The deadlock is broken! Hirving Lozano gets on the scoresheet on 21 minutes.
- 26' Luuk de Jong has been relatively quiet despite scoring 135 goals in his last 436 appearances.
- 31' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 36' The travelling AFC Ajax supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' Brian Brobbey adds to his 3 season tally! AFC Ajax lead 2-2 — and this changes everything.
- 45' With 0 assists to his name this season, Kristian Hlynsson is clearly more than just a goal scorer for PSV.
- 46' The PSV bench stirs into life. Joey Veerman is withdrawn and Ismael Saibari gets his opportunity.
- 49' GOAL! Luuk de Jong scores on 49.
- 52' Ismael Saibari doubles the advantage! 4-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 57' The 27-year-old Joey Veerman has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' Hirving Lozano has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 60 minutes.
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Steven Bergwijn on 62 minutes.
- 63' A moment of madness from Steven Bergwijn on 63 minutes earns him a Yellow card. AFC Ajax will be frustrated.
- 64' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Mika Godts is hanging Steven Berghuis on the field on 64 minute.
- 69' Over 69 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 72' A goal from the Mexico international Hirving Lozano! He fires home on 72 to make it 6-2!
- 75' AFC Ajax ring the changes. Gaston Avila has done his job and it is now time for Anass Salah-Eddine to step up.
- 80' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 83' The crowd applauds Luuk de Jong as he leaves the pitch. Ricardo Pepi steps in for PSV.
- 88' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Ismael Saibari.
- 90' Another substitution for PSV to replace Hirving Lozano by Isaac Babadi on 90 minute.
- PSV celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
PSV Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
27
Hirving Lozano ↓ Isaac Babadi 90'
-
9
Luuk de Jong ↓ Ricardo Pepi 83'
- 3
- 22
- 18
- 1
- 5
- 8
-
23
Joey Veerman ↓ Ismael Saibari 46'
-
10
Malik Tillman ↓ Guus Til 46'
- 11
Bench
-
20
Guus Til ↑ 46'
- 30
- 16
- 24
-
14
Ricardo Pepi ↑ 83'
-
34
Ismael Saibari ↑ 46'
- 2
-
32
Yorbe Vertessen ↑ 83'
-
26
Isaac Babadi ↑ 90'
Coach
Peter Bosz
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 7
-
23
Steven Berghuis ↓ Mika Godts 64'
- 40
- 21
- 30
- 37
- 8
- 9
- 4
- 38
- 3
Bench
- 22
- 10
- 18
- 19
- 51
-
17
Anass Salah-Eddine ↑ 75'
- 33
- 49
-
24
Silvano Vos ↑ 75'
-
39
Mika Godts ↑ 64'
- 47
Coach
Hedwiges Maduro
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
1 / 4
1.52
PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.89
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: PSV win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.41
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
PSV or Draw
81%
Draw or AFC Ajax
45%
PSV or AFC Ajax
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–2 not predicted5 – 2Actual
1 – 1
13%
1 – 0
12.6%
0 – 0
11%
2 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
8.9%
0 – 1
6.9%
1 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
5%
3 – 1
4.6%
2 – 2
4.1%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — PSV
| Handicap | PSV covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 16% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 24% | 49% |
| -0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
PSV keeps clean sheet
41%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

