Wednesday , 30 September 2026

PSV vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2023-24
PSV
5 – 2
Full Time
AFC Ajax
Sun 29 Oct 2023 · 13:30 UTC Philips Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 10' Branco van den Boomen
Hirving Lozano 20' 1–1
1–2 40' Brian Brobbey
Luuk de Jong 49' 2–2
Ismael Saibari 52' 3–2
Hirving Lozano 60' 4–2
Hirving Lozano 72' 5–2
Y 13' Jorrel Hato
Y 62' Steven Bergwijn
Ismael Saibari 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

PSV vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Philips Stadion.

  • PSV 7 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
  • AFC Ajax 7 games · 14 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

  • Referee Danny Makkelie
  • Assistant 1 Hessel Steegstra
  • Assistant 2 Jan de Vries
12 games this season 🟨 3.7/game ⚽ 11.9 goals/game

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 7 19
2 Feyenoord Rotterdam 7 17
3 PSV 7 16
4 FC Twente '65 7 16
5 AFC Ajax 7 14
6 Fortuna Sittard 7 13
7 SBV Excelsior 7 11
8 FC Groningen 7 11
9 Go Ahead Eagles 7 10
10 SC Heerenveen 7 9
11 NEC 7 8
12 Sparta Rotterdam 7 5
13 Telstar 1963 7 5
14 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 7 5
15 FC Utrecht 7 5
16 PEC Zwolle 7 4
17 ADO Den Haag 7 2
18 Willem II Tilburg 7 2

Head-to-Head

5
6
8
PSV 19 games · Avg 3.2 goals AFC Ajax
Last 5 meetings
2023-10-29 PSV 5–2 AFC Ajax 2023-04-23 PSV 3–0 AFC Ajax 2022-11-06 AFC Ajax 1–2 PSV 2022-01-23 PSV 1–2 AFC Ajax 2021-10-24 AFC Ajax 5–0 PSV

Recent Form

PSV
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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
#3 Position #5
16 Points 14
7 Played 7
5 / 1 / 1 W / D / L 4 / 2 / 1
24 Scored 21
10 Conceded 9
+14 GD +12
2.29 PPG 2.00
71% Win % 57%

Key Stats

63% Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
63% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
PSV this season
29% Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season

PSV are 3rd (16 pts). AFC Ajax are 5th (14 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

PSV
0-15
3/4
16-30
3/1
31-45
5/1
46-60
4/1
61-75
2/–
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
6/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
5/1
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

PSV
Sven Mijnans 4 G 1 A
Guus Til 4 G
Ricardo Pepi 3 G
Sergino Dest 2 G 2 A
Ruben van Bommel 2 G 2 A
AFC Ajax
Julian Brandt 4 G
Toluwalas Arokodare 3 G 1 A
Davy Klaassen 3 G
Kasper Dolberg 2 G 2 A
Jorthy Mokio 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for PSV to score. At the same time, AFC Ajax does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Steven Bergwijn made 440 appearances and scored 61 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 10' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Branco van den Boomen makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 13' Poor challenge from Jorrel Hato. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 14' Jorrel Hato picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 19' 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' A stunning finish from Hirving Lozano — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 21' A stunning finish from Hirving Lozano — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 26' AFC Ajax fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 31' A quiet spell here at Philips Stadion. PSV seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 36' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 40' A stunning finish from Brian Brobbey — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 45' PSV 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.
  • 46' The whistle greets Joey Veerman as he departs to be replaced by Ismael Saibari.
  • 49' The Switzerland centre-forward Luuk de Jong breaks the deadlock on 49 minutes. 3-2!
  • 52' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ismael Saibari makes it 4-2.
  • 57' Over 57 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 60' Hirving Lozano makes a hat-trick on 60.
  • 62' A moment of madness from Steven Bergwijn on 62 minutes earns him a Yellow card. AFC Ajax will be frustrated.
  • 63' Controversy at the stadium! Steven Bergwijn argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 64' Steven Berghuis makes way for Mika Godts at the 64 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
  • 69' PSV currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 72' Hirving Lozano adds to his 1 season tally! PSV lead 6-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 75' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Gaston Avila is replaced by Anass Salah-Eddine.
  • 80' Belgium international Mika Godts has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 1 assists in the Array this season.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for Ricardo Pepi. He replaces Luuk de Jong on 83 minute.
  • 88' Anton Gaaei has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 90' Ismael Saibari was booked on 90.
  • 90' The PSV manager makes a substitution. Hirving Lozano departs to be replaced by Isaac Babadi.
  • AFC Ajax will have plenty to reflect on. PSV were simply the better side today.

Lineups

PSV Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Bosz

AFC Ajax Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hedwiges Maduro

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Luuk de Jong 9
Hirving Lozano 4
Quincy Promes 3
Eran Zahavi 3
Davy Klaassen 3
Dusan Tadic 3
Antony 2
Steven Berghuis 2

Head to Head

2023-10-29 PSV 5–2 AFC Ajax 2023-04-23 PSV 3–0 AFC Ajax 2022-11-06 AFC Ajax 1–2 PSV 2022-01-23 PSV 1–2 AFC Ajax 2021-10-24 AFC Ajax 5–0 PSV

PSV Form

2023-10-29 PSV 5–2 AFC Ajax W 2023-10-24 Racing Club de Lens 1–1 PSV D 2023-10-21 PSV 3–1 Fortuna Sittard W 2023-10-08 Sparta Rotterdam 0–4 PSV W 2023-10-03 PSV 2–2 Sevilla FC D 2023-09-30 PSV 3–1 FC Volendam W

AFC Ajax Form

2023-10-29 PSV 5–2 AFC Ajax L 2023-10-26 Brighton & Hove Albion FC 2–0 AFC Ajax L 2023-10-22 FC Utrecht 4–3 AFC Ajax L 2023-10-08 AFC Ajax 1–2 AZ L 2023-10-05 PAE AEK 1–1 AFC Ajax D 2023-09-27 AFC Ajax 0–4 Feyenoord Rotterdam L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.86 PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.97 AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 85% + Both teams to score 80%

Match Result

✓ Correct
PSV58% Draw19% AFC Ajax23%
Actual: PSV win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes80% 0% No20%
Avg goals/match: 4.83
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 99%
1%
± 1.5 95%
5%
± 2.5 85%
15%
± 3.5 69%
31%
± 4.5 52%
48%

Double Chance

PSV or Draw
77%
Draw or AFC Ajax
42%
PSV or AFC Ajax
81%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
PSV43% Draw33% AFC Ajax24%
Actual: AFC Ajax win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 5–2 not predicted
5 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
6%
3 – 2
5.8%
1 – 1
5.2%
1 – 2
4.5%
4 – 1
4.2%
4 – 2
4.1%
2 – 3
4%
3 – 3
3.8%
2 – 0
3.5%
3 – 0
3.2%

Asian Handicap — PSV

Handicap PSV covers Push AFC Ajax covers
-2.5 22% — 78%
-2 22% 16% 63%
-1.5 37% — 63%
-1 37% 18% 45%
-0.5 55% — 45%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 13% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 8% 6%
+2.5 94% — 6%

Clean Sheet

PSV keeps clean sheet
15% ✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
7% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.