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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — PSV and AFC Ajax get this one started.
- 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' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' Argentina international Walter Benitez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' AFC Ajax are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 25' Davy Klaassen has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 34 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 30' With 0 assists to his name this season, Ismael Saibari is clearly more than just a goal scorer for PSV.
- 35' Against the run of play, Davy Klaassen has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 36' A moment of madness from Brian Brobbey on 36 minutes earns him a card. AFC Ajax will be frustrated.
- 41' A quiet spell here at Philips Stadion. AFC Ajax seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 46' The PSV bench stirs into life. Guus Til is withdrawn and Malik Tillman gets his opportunity.
- 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 56' PSV currently sit 2 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 58' AFC Ajax player sees a card in front of him.
- 61' Fresh legs for AFC Ajax! Daniele Rugani comes on to replace Youri Baas.
- 66' PSV have won 819 goals from 436 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 67' What a moment for Bertrand Traore! That strike on 67 puts his side firmly in control.
- 72' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 75' The referee calls foul for Noa Lang. He receives a card.
- 76' Oliver Edvardsen gets the nod from AFC Ajax. He replaces Mika Godts and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' Richie Ledezma is replacing Sergino Dest for the PSV side.
- 80' AFC Ajax ring the changes. Davy Klaassen has done his job and it is now time for Owen Wijndal to step up.
- 85' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 86' It is a substitution in PSV team. Mauro Junior is replaced by Tygo Land on 86 minute.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-2.
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 |
| Quincy Promes | 3 |
| Eran Zahavi | 3 |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 |
| Dusan Tadic | 3 |
| Brian Brobbey | 2 |
| Mario Gotze | 2 |
Head to Head
PSV Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.74
PSV xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 74% + AFC Ajax or Draw 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax 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 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 2.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 3.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
| ± 4.5 | 4% |
|
96% |
Double Chance
PSV or Draw
62%
Draw or AFC Ajax
72%
PSV or AFC Ajax
65%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
19.9%
0 – 1
16.1%
1 – 1
13.9%
1 – 0
11.4%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
6.5%
2 – 1
4.7%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
2.8%
2 – 2
2.6%
1 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
1.2%
Asian Handicap — PSV
| Handicap | PSV covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 17% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 24% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
PSV keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

