SBV Vitesse vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2026 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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SBV Vitesse vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie .
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 12 games · 25 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Erwin Zeinstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Bas van Dongen
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Christiaan Bax
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | AFC Ajax | H | 2–2 | D |
| 28 May | FC Utrecht | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 May | FC Utrecht | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 May | FC Groningen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 18 May | FC Groningen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 15 May | VVV Venlo | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Aug | SBV Vitesse | A | 2–2 | D |
| 15 May | VBV De Graafschap | A | 4–1 | W |
| 12 May | FC Utrecht | H | 4–1 | W |
| 08 May | Tottenham Hotspur FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 30 Apr | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | SBV Vitesse | H | 4–2 | W |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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)
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' What a night it is going to be! SBV Vitesse welcome AFC Ajax for this crunch clash at .
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. SBV Vitesse in their trying to find a way past AFC Ajax's compact .
- 13' The deadlock is broken! Matus Bero gets on the scoresheet on 13 minutes.
- 18' Supporters expect more eagerness from Joel Veltman, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 23' A meaty challenge results in booking for Matus Bero on 23.
- 28' The 27-year-old Armando Obispo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 2 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' Goal! Donny van de Beek scores his 33 goal in 492 matches.
- 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Erik ten Hag will be considering his options from the bench.
- 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. SBV Vitesse must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 50' SBV Vitesse are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AFC Ajax backline.
- 55' Magnificent from Riechedly Bazoer! That is 12 goals in 506 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 60' It looks surprising AFC Ajax does not make any changes. Nicolas Tagliafico has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 61' SBV Vitesse ring the changes. Tim Matavz has done his job and it is now time for Jay-Roy Grot to step up.
- 66' A change in the SBV Vitesse ranks — Oussama Tannane exits the field as Hillary Gong Chukwah enters on 66.
- 69' Hakim Ziyech makes way for Quincy Promes at the 69 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 71' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Joel Veltman.
- 73' AFC Ajax receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 73.
- 74' Daley Blind was booked on 74.
- 75' The Serbia Dusan Tadic breaks the deadlock on 75 minutes. 2-2!
- 79' SBV Vitesse ring the changes. Thulani Serero has done his job and it is now time for Charly Musonda to step up.
- 82' The referee shows AFC Ajax player a Yellow card on 82.
- 82' The crowd applauds Kasper Dolberg as he leaves the pitch. David Neres steps in for AFC Ajax.
- 85' Riechedly Bazoer is having his name booked by the referee on 85.
- 90' The energy levels are beginning to show. Erik ten Hag might look to freshen things up shortly.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 2-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
14
Oussama Tannane ↓ Hillary Gong 66'
- 22
- 8
-
17
Thulani Serero ↓ Charly Musonda 79'
- 11
-
9
Tim Matavz ↓ Jay-Roy Grot 61'
- 5
- 21
- 30
- 10
Bench
-
7
Jay-Roy Grot ↑ 61'
-
27
Charly Musonda ↑ 79'
- 25
- 23
- 29
- 13
-
19
Hillary Gong ↑ 66'
- 1
- 2
- 18
Coach
Leonid Slutsky
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 10
-
22
Hakim Ziyech ↓ Quincy Promes 69'
- 24
- 3
- 6
-
25
Kasper Dolberg ↓ David Neres 82'
- 17
- 2
- 18
- 21
Bench
- 20
-
12
Noussair Mazraoui ↑ 69'
- 30
- 26
-
7
David Neres ↑ 82'
- 9
- 5
-
11
Quincy Promes ↑ 69'
- 1
- 35
- 16
- 28
Coach
Erik ten Hag
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dusan Tadic | 5 |
| Edson Alvarez | 4 |
| Lois Openda | 3 |
| Antony | 3 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
| Brian Brobbey | 2 |
| Riechedly Bazoer | 2 |
Head to Head
SBV Vitesse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.36
SBV Vitesse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.87
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
SBV Vitesse or AFC Ajax 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.23
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
SBV Vitesse or Draw
56%
Draw or AFC Ajax
71%
SBV Vitesse or AFC Ajax
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.9%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 2
6.9%
0 – 1
6.7%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
5.6%
0 – 0
5.5%
1 – 0
4.6%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 3
3.9%
2 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — SBV Vitesse
| Handicap | SBV Vitesse covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 8% | 88% |
| -1.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -1 | 12% | 15% | 73% |
| -0.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 21% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 15% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.