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 1 games · 3 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 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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' In just a few seconds will turn into a battlefield for SBV Vitesse and AFC Ajax.
- 5' Over 5 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 10' Matus Bero is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SBV Vitesse so far.
- 13' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Matus Bero makes it 1-0.
- 18' AFC Ajax come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 23' The referee shows SBV Vitesse player a Yellow card on 23.
- 28' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both SBV Vitesse and AFC Ajax are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 30' Donny van de Beek makes no mistake. The score reads 1-1 and AFC Ajax are in front.
- 35' AFC Ajax started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 35.
- 40' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 45' Noussair Mazraoui has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 50' The 32-year-old Oussama Tannane has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 55' Goal! Riechedly Bazoer scores his 12 goal in 491 matches.
- 60' Brazil international David Neres has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 61' Time for substitution for SBV Vitesse. Tim Matavz is replaced by Jay-Roy Grot.
- 66' Fresh legs for SBV Vitesse! Hillary Gong Chukwah comes on to replace Oussama Tannane.
- 69' The whistle greets Hakim Ziyech as he departs to be replaced by Quincy Promes.
- 71' It’s a booking for AFC Ajax player. Joel Veltman gets a Yellow card.
- 73' The referee has no hesitation. Nicolas Tagliafico is booked for AFC Ajax — Yellow card on 73.
- 74' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Daley Blind on 74 minutes.
- 75' The deadlock is broken! Dusan Tadic gets on the scoresheet on 75 minutes.
- 79' It is a substitution in SBV Vitesse team. Thulani Serero is replaced by Charly Musonda on 79 minute.
- 82' A moment of madness from Quincy Promes on 82 minutes earns him a Yellow card. AFC Ajax will be frustrated.
- 82' David Neres has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kasper Dolberg on 82 minute.
- 85' Riechedly Bazoer was booked on 85.
- 90' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.
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 |
| Antony | 3 |
| Lois Openda | 3 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
| Brian Brobbey | 2 |
| Riechedly Bazoer | 2 |
| Hakim Ziyech | 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.