PSV vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
PSV vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Philips Stadion.
Match Details
- Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Assistant 1 Erwin Zeinstra
- Assistant 2 Patrick Inia
12 games this season
🟨 4.2/game
⚽ 13.9 goals/game
🟥 2 total
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | AFC Ajax | H | 0–2 | L |
| 15 Mar | RKC Waalwijk | A | 3–0 | W |
| 12 Mar | Arsenal FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Mar | SC Heerenveen | H | 2–1 | W |
| 04 Mar | Arsenal FC | H | 1–7 | L |
| 01 Mar | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Mar | PSV | A | 2–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | AZ | H | 2–2 | D |
| 13 Mar | Eintracht Frankfurt | A | 1–4 | L |
| 09 Mar | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Mar | Eintracht Frankfurt | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Mar | Almere City FC | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| PSV | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #3 |
| 26 | Points | 25 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 8 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 7 / 4 / 1 |
| 40 | Scored | 32 |
| 15 | Conceded | 15 |
| +25 | GD | +17 |
| 2.17 | PPG | 2.08 |
| 67% | Win % | 58% |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (19 games)
H2H (19 games)
63%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
PSV this season
PSV this season
25%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
PSV are 1st (26 pts). AFC Ajax are 3rd (25 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
PSV
0-15
5/4
16-30
8/1
31-45
6/2
46-60
6/3
61-75
3/–
76+
10/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AFC Ajax
0-15
3/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
8/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
8/1
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
PSV
| Sven Mijnans | 9 G | 2 A |
| Guus Til | 7 G | 1 A |
| Ruben van Bommel | 4 G | 3 A |
| Ricardo Pepi | 4 G | 1 A |
| Sergino Dest | 2 G | 2 A |
AFC Ajax
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 7 G | 1 A |
| Julian Brandt | 6 G | 2 A |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jorthy Mokio | 3 G | 1 A |
| Kasper Dolberg | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Three points are at stake. PSV host AFC Ajax — let the battle begin!
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. PSV in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past AFC Ajax's compact 4-3-3.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His PSV side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' Brian Brobbey is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AFC Ajax so far.
- 20' Netherlands international Steven Berghuis has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' 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.
- 30' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both PSV and AFC Ajax are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 35' Goal! Davy Klaassen scores his 69 goal in 425 matches.
- 36' Poor challenge from Brian Brobbey. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 41' The 20-year-old Jorrel Hato has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 46' The PSV bench stirs into life. Guus Til is withdrawn and Malik Tillman gets his opportunity.
- 51' Lucas Rosa has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 56' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 58' AFC Ajax player sees a card in front of him.
- 61' The supporters are chanting for Daniele Rugani. He replaces Youri Baas on 61 minute.
- 66' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 67' What a moment for Bertrand Traore! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
- 72' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. AFC Ajax needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 75' PSV player sees a card in front of him.
- 76' The crowd applauds Mika Godts as he leaves the pitch. Oliver Edvardsen steps in for AFC Ajax.
- 77' Sergino Dest makes way for Richie Ledezma at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from PSV.
- 80' The supporters are chanting for Owen Wijndal. He replaces Davy Klaassen on 80 minute.
- 85' The travelling AFC Ajax supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 86' Fresh legs for PSV! Tygo Land comes on to replace Mauro Junior.
- With this win, AFC Ajax is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
PSV Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
17
Mauro Junior ↓ Tygo Land 86'
- 9
-
20
Guus Til ↓ Malik Tillman 46'
- 10
- 18
- 1
- 5
-
8
Sergino Dest ↓ Richie Ledezma 77'
-
23
Joey Veerman ↓ Tyrell Malacia 46'
- 34
- 6
Bench
- 4
-
3
Tyrell Malacia ↑ 46'
- 16
- 2
-
7
Malik Tillman ↑ 46'
- 21
- 39
-
11
Johan Bakayoko ↑ 77'
- 19
-
37
Richie Ledezma ↑ 77'
-
28
Tygo Land ↑ 86'
- 26
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
18
Davy Klaassen ↓ Owen Wijndal 80'
- 6
- 23
- 37
- 8
- 9
-
15
Youri Baas ↓ Daniele Rugani 61'
- 16
- 2
- 4
-
11
Mika Godts ↓ Oliver Edvardsen 76'
Bench
-
5
Owen Wijndal ↑ 80'
-
20
Bertrand Traore ↑ 61'
-
24
Daniele Rugani ↑ 61'
- 12
- 21
- 13
- 28
- 51
-
17
Oliver Edvardsen ↑ 76'
- 31
- 36
- 59
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Luuk de Jong | 9 |
| Hirving Lozano | 4 |
| Eran Zahavi | 3 |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 |
| Dusan Tadic | 3 |
| Quincy Promes | 3 |
| Steven Berghuis | 2 |
| Mika Godts | 2 |
Head to Head
PSV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.97
PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.83
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
PSV or AFC Ajax 75% + Over 2.5 goals 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.8
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 3.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 4.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
Double Chance
PSV or Draw
65%
Draw or AFC Ajax
60%
PSV or AFC Ajax
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.9%
2 – 1
7.7%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 2
4.6%
2 – 0
4.4%
1 – 3
4.3%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
3.9%
0 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
3.6%
Asian Handicap — PSV
| Handicap | PSV covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 12% | 77% |
| -1.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -1 | 23% | 18% | 59% |
| -0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +1 | 64% | 17% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
PSV keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
15%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

