SBV Vitesse vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SBV Vitesse vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at GelreDome.
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Serdar Gozubuyuk
- Referee Joost van Zuilen
- Referee Johan Balder
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Martijn Vos
- Referee Erik Koopman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May | AFC Ajax | H | 1–3 | L |
| 13 May | Fortuna Sittard | A | 3–3 | D |
| 07 May | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 0–3 | L |
| 01 May | PEC Zwolle | H | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Apr | ADO Den Haag | H | 0–0 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May | SBV Vitesse | A | 3–1 | W |
| 13 May | VVV Venlo | H | 3–1 | W |
| 09 May | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 3–0 | W |
| 02 May | FC Emmen | H | 4–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | AZ | H | 2–0 | W |
| 22 Apr | FC Utrecht | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
73%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at GelreDome. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. SBV Vitesse needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 10' Netherlands international Jurrien Timber has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 12' A stunning finish from Sebastien Haller — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 17' SBV Vitesse started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 17.
- 22' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 23' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tomas Hajek on 23 minutes.
- 24' A moment of madness from Tomas Hajek on 24 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SBV Vitesse will be frustrated.
- 25' Antony catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 25.
- 26' Antony has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 26.
- 31' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 36' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. David Neres made 480 appearances and scored 48 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 41' AFC Ajax fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 43' Antony does the damage! The net is bulging and AFC Ajax surge ahead!
- 44' A goal from the Belgium international Lois Openda! He fires home on 44 to make it 1-2!
- 49' The energy levels are beginning to show. Erik ten Hag might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 54' SBV Vitesse are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AFC Ajax's shape.
- 58' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Antony is replaced by David Neres.
- 62' The supporters are chanting for Thomas Bruns. He replaces Daan Huisman on 62 minute.
- 63' SBV Vitesse manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Idrissa Toure is hanging Riechedly Bazoer on the field on 63 minute.
- 68' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 73' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Tomas Hajek suffering a number of foals already.
- 75' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Lisandro Martinez makes it 1-3.
- 76' Lisandro Martinez doubles the advantage! 1-4 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 77' AFC Ajax make a change. Devyne Rensch trudges off to be replaced by Sean Klaiber on 77 minutes.
- 82' SBV Vitesse are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AFC Ajax backline.
- 84' David Neres was booked on 84.
- 85' The crowd applauds Dusan Tadic as he leaves the pitch. Zakaria Labyad steps in for AFC Ajax.
- 90' The SBV Vitesse manager makes a substitution. Maximilian Wittek departs to be replaced by Million Manhoef.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — SBV Vitesse 1-3 AFC Ajax.
Lineups
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 22
- 3
-
17
Hillary Gong ↓ Armando Broja 62'
- 32
- 10
- 18
- 2
- 8
-
40
Daan Huisman ↓ Thomas Bruns 62'
- 44
Bench
- 14
- 23
-
20
Thomas Bruns ↑ 62'
-
9
Oussama Darfalou ↑ 62'
-
27
Idrissa Toure ↑ 62'
- 6
- 24
-
11
Armando Broja ↑ 62'
- 39
-
42
Million Manhoef ↑ 90'
- 16
- 19
Coach
Thomas Letsch
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
-
39
Antony ↓ David Neres 58'
- 1
-
10
Dusan Tadic ↓ Zakaria Labyad 85'
- 18
- 3
- 8
- 22
- 21
- 20
- 2
-
15
Devyne Rensch ↓ Sean Klaiber 77'
Bench
-
9
Oussama Idrissi ↑ 85'
-
5
Sean Klaiber ↑ 77'
-
19
Zakaria Labyad ↑ 85'
- 12
-
7
David Neres ↑ 58'
- 23
-
30
Brian Brobbey ↑ 77'
- –
- –
- 51
- –
Coach
Erik ten Hag
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dusan Tadic | 5 |
| Edson Alvarez | 4 |
| Antony | 3 |
| Lois Openda | 3 |
| Brian Brobbey | 2 |
| Riechedly Bazoer | 2 |
| Hakim Ziyech | 2 |
| Million Manhoef | 2 |
Head to Head
SBV Vitesse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.15
SBV Vitesse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.88
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.03
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
SBV Vitesse or Draw
49%
Draw or AFC Ajax
76%
SBV Vitesse or AFC Ajax
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
9.4%
0 – 2
8.4%
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
6.5%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 1
5.8%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 3
5.2%
1 – 0
4.7%
2 – 3
3.5%
2 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — SBV Vitesse
| Handicap | SBV Vitesse covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +1 | 47% | 22% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

