SBV Vitesse vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SBV Vitesse vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at GelreDome.
- SBV Vitesse 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee J. van der Laan
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Cristian Dobre
- Referee Alex Bos
- Referee Patrick Inia
- Referee Frans Ozinga (Netherlands)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | AFC Ajax | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 May | Fortuna Sittard | A | 2–1 | W |
| 08 May | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 May | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 2–1 | W |
| 24 Apr | Willem II Tilburg | A | 0–1 | L |
| 19 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | SBV Vitesse | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 May | SC Heerenveen | H | 5–0 | W |
| 08 May | AZ | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Apr | PEC Zwolle | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | NEC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–1 | 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' We are underway at GelreDome. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Thomas Letsch will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' Brian Brobbey does the damage! The net is bulging and AFC Ajax surge ahead!
- 16' Brian Brobbey adds to his 3 season tally! AFC Ajax lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 21' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 24' The referee calls foul for Edson Alvarez. He receives a Yellow card.
- 29' SBV Vitesse currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 34' The energy levels are beginning to show. Erik ten Hag might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 39' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 44' A quiet spell here at GelreDome. SBV Vitesse seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 49' AFC Ajax is showing some good football. However, AFC Ajax are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 52' Assisted by Million Manhoef with the perfectly-timed delivery and Lois Openda makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 53' The whistle greets Toni Domgjoni as he departs to be replaced by Adrian Grbic.
- 56' Lois Openda with the second goal in the match!
- 57' Sebastien Haller makes way for Davy Klaassen at the 57 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 62' Mohammed Kudus, a Ghana , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 64' AFC Ajax ring the changes. Devyne Rensch has done his job and it is now time for Mohammed Kudus to step up.
- 69' SBV Vitesse are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AFC Ajax backline.
- 73' AFC Ajax player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 76' Poor challenge from Davy Klaassen. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 79' AFC Ajax ring the changes. Youri Regeer has done his job and it is now time for Liam van Gelderen to step up.
- 84' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 87' What a strike from Edson Alvarez! The score is 2-3.
- 89' The crowd applauds Million Manhoef as he leaves the pitch. Romaric Yapi steps in for SBV Vitesse.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
SBV Vitesse Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
21
Matus Bero ↓ Daan Huisman 89'
- 3
- 1
- 10
-
22
Toni Domgjoni ↓ Adrian Grbic 53'
- 2
- 8
-
36
Patrick Vroegh ↓ Thomas Buitink 53'
- 39
-
42
Million Manhoef ↓ Romaric Yapi 89'
Bench
-
29
Thomas Buitink ↑ 53'
- 11
-
9
Adrian Grbic ↑ 53'
-
27
Romaric Yapi ↑ 89'
- 24
-
40
Daan Huisman ↑ 89'
- 33
- 52
Coach
Thomas Letsch
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 10
- 17
- 23
- 22
- 4
- 16
- 25
-
15
Devyne Rensch ↓ Mohammed Kudus 64'
-
18
Brian Brobbey ↓ Mohammed Daramy 79'
- 44
Bench
-
6
Davy Klaassen ↑ 57'
- 1
-
20
Mohammed Kudus ↑ 64'
- 27
-
30
Mohammed Daramy ↑ 79'
- 41
- 33
-
53
Liam van Gelderen ↑ 79'
-
46
Anass Salah-Eddine ↑ 64'
- 43
Coach
Erik ten Hag
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dusan Tadic | 5 |
| Edson Alvarez | 4 |
| Lois Openda | 3 |
| Antony | 3 |
| Lisandro Martinez | 2 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
| Brian Brobbey | 2 |
Head to Head
SBV Vitesse Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.33
SBV Vitesse xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
SBV Vitesse or AFC Ajax 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.99
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
SBV Vitesse or Draw
58%
Draw or AFC Ajax
69%
SBV Vitesse or AFC Ajax
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
7.5%
2 – 1
7.1%
0 – 2
6.8%
0 – 0
6.8%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
5.9%
1 – 3
4.9%
2 – 0
4.4%
0 – 3
3.7%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — SBV Vitesse
| Handicap | SBV Vitesse covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 16% | 70% |
| -0.5 | 30% | — | 70% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 20% | 23% |
| +1.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +2 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
SBV Vitesse keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

