SBV Vitesse vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SBV Vitesse vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at GelreDome.
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Erwin Blank
- Assistant 1 Richard Brondijk
- Assistant 2 Kevin Bodde
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | AFC Ajax | H | 2–2 | D |
| 12 May | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–1 | W |
| 05 May | FC Utrecht | A | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Apr | Fortuna Sittard | H | 3–2 | W |
| 13 Apr | PSV | A | 0–6 | L |
| 07 Apr | NEC | H | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May | SBV Vitesse | A | 2–2 | D |
| 12 May | Almere City FC | H | 3–0 | W |
| 05 May | FC Volendam | A | 4–1 | W |
| 24 Apr | SBV Excelsior | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Apr | FC Twente '65 | H | 2–1 | W |
| 07 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–6 | L |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at GelreDome as SBV Vitesse face off against AFC Ajax in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' named a 4-4-2 earlier, and opted for a 4-3-3 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 9' That looks like a foul for a card for Dominik Oroz.
- 14' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Amine Boutrah makes it 1-0.
- 20' 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.
- 25' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AFC Ajax that had 480 games and scored 817 goals.
- 30' SBV Vitesse is showing some good football. However, SBV Vitesse are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. John van 't Schip will be considering his options from the bench.
- 40' 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.
- 42' The Croatia Josip Sutalo breaks the deadlock on 42 minutes. 1-1!
- 47' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 52' SBV Vitesse are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against AFC Ajax's 4-3-3 shape.
- 57' Kenneth Taylor is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for AFC Ajax tonight.
- 61' Josip Sutalo has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 61.
- 63' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 63 minute. Sivert Mannsverk leaves to be changed by Steven Berghuis.
- 64' The SBV Vitesse bench stirs into life. Marco van Ginkel is withdrawn and Thomas Buitink gets his opportunity.
- 69' The home supporters are growing impatient. SBV Vitesse must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 71' The whistle greets Mathijs Tielemans as he departs to be replaced by Enzo Cornelisse.
- 76' The travelling AFC Ajax supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 78' Magnificent from Kacper Kozlowski! That is 3 goals in 111 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 80' Benjamin Tahirovic gets the nod from AFC Ajax. He replaces Jordan Henderson and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Daan Huisman made 282 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Steven Bergwijn. He receives a card.
- 90' Kacper Kozlowski makes way for Daan Huisman at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from SBV Vitesse.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
SBV Vitesse Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 1
- 8
- 2
- 5
- 6
-
17
Kacper Kozlowski ↓ Daan Huisman 90'
- 14
- 15
-
25
Gyan de Regt ↓ Anis Moussa 71'
- 21
- 7
Bench
- 29
-
19
Thomas Buitink ↑ 64'
- 31
- 20
- 22
-
23
Daan Huisman ↑ 90'
-
13
Enzo Cornelisse ↑ 71'
-
43
Giovanni van Zwam ↑ 64'
- 30
- 55
- 58
-
28
Anis Moussa ↑ 71'
Coach
Edward Sturing
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 7
- 6
- 1
- 10
- 37
- 8
- 2
- 13
- 9
- 16
- 3
Bench
- 22
-
23
Steven Berghuis ↑ 63'
- 12
- 18
- 21
- 28
-
33
Benjamin Tahirovic ↑ 80'
- 38
- 39
- 11
- 19
Coach
John van 't Schip
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dusan Tadic | 5 |
| Edson Alvarez | 4 |
| Antony | 3 |
| Lois Openda | 3 |
| Riechedly Bazoer | 2 |
| Hakim Ziyech | 2 |
| Million Manhoef | 2 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 2 |
Head to Head
SBV Vitesse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.63
SBV Vitesse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
SBV Vitesse or AFC Ajax 74% + Both teams to score 66%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.39
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
SBV Vitesse or Draw
62%
Draw or AFC Ajax
65%
SBV Vitesse or AFC Ajax
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.5%
1 – 2
8.2%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 2
Actual
0 – 1
5.3%
0 – 2
5.2%
0 – 0
4.8%
1 – 0
4.8%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 0
4.5%
3 – 1
4.1%
2 – 3
3.9%
Asian Handicap — SBV Vitesse
| Handicap | SBV Vitesse covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 17% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +1 | 60% | 19% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.