VBV De Graafschap vs AFC Ajax, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
VBV De Graafschap vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Stadion De Vijverberg.
- VBV De Graafschap 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | FC Twente '65 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | AFC Ajax | H | 1–4 | L |
| 12 May | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–6 | L |
| 23 Apr | FC Emmen | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | VVV Venlo | A | 1–4 | L |
| 14 Apr | PSV | A | 1–2 | L |
| 06 Apr | AZ | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 20 Apr | FC Groningen | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between VBV De Graafschap and AFC Ajax is underway.
- 5' AFC Ajax started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' Over 10 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 15' VBV De Graafschap are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AFC Ajax backline.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 30' Javier Vet has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 35 appearances.
- 35' The home supporters are growing impatient. VBV De Graafschap must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 37' Lasse Schone adds to his 0 season tally! AFC Ajax lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 40' What composure from Youssef Jebli! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 1-1.
- 44' A goal from the Argentina international Nicolas Tagliafico! He fires home on 44 to make it 1-2!
- 49' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 54' Jordy Tutuarima, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 59' The supporters are chanting for Rasmus Kristensen. He replaces Noussair Mazraoui on 59 minute.
- 63' AFC Ajax make a change. Lasse Schone trudges off to be replaced by Kasper Dolberg on 63 minutes.
- 66' Azor Matusiwa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 66.
- 67' The Serbia Dusan Tadic breaks the deadlock on 67 minutes. 1-3!
- 68' Time for substitution for VBV De Graafschap. Daryl van Mieghem is replaced by Delano Burgzorg.
- 73' VBV De Graafschap ring the changes. Azor Matusiwa has done his job and it is now time for Frank Olijve to step up.
- 78' The AFC Ajax bench stirs into life. Donny van de Beek is withdrawn and Dani de Wit gets his opportunity.
- 80' Stef Nijland gets the nod from VBV De Graafschap. He replaces Nabil Bahoui and will look to change the dynamic.
- 85' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both VBV De Graafschap and AFC Ajax are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 87' Against the run of play, Dusan Tadic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- With this win, AFC Ajax is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
VBV De Graafschap Lineups
Starting XI
-
21
Azor Matusiwa ↓ Frank Olijve 73'
- 44
- 8
- 2
- 4
- 5
- 20
- 11
- 22
- 12
-
9
Nabil Bahoui ↓ Stef Nijland 80'
Bench
- 35
- 1
-
10
Stef Nijland ↑ 80'
- 13
- 23
- 6
-
28
Frank Olijve ↑ 73'
-
25
Delano Burgzorg ↑ 68'
Coach
Henk de Jong
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 10
-
20
Lasse Schone ↓ Kasper Dolberg 63'
- 22
- 24
- 4
- 12
-
6
Donny van de Beek ↓ Dani de Wit 78'
- 21
- 9
- 17
Bench
- 19
- 26
- 3
-
2
Rasmus Kristensen ↑ 59'
- 8
-
30
Dani de Wit ↑ 78'
- 37
- 40
-
25
Kasper Dolberg ↑ 63'
- 7
- 28
- 16
Coach
Erik ten Hag
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dusan Tadic | 3 |
| Hakim Ziyech | 3 |
| Daley Blind | 3 |
| Youssef Jebli | 1 |
| Noussair Mazraoui | 1 |
| Nicolas Tagliafico | 1 |
| Lasse Schone | 1 |
VBV De Graafschap Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.98
VBV De Graafschap xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.44
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + AFC Ajax to win 61%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.42
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
VBV De Graafschap or Draw
39%
Draw or AFC Ajax
82%
VBV De Graafschap or AFC Ajax
79%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
9.7%
1 – 2
9.2%
1 – 1
8.6%
0 – 3
7.7%
0 – 1
7.6%
1 – 3
7.4%
0 – 4
4.6%
0 – 0
4.6%
1 – 4
Actual
2 – 2
4.5%
2 – 1
3.8%
2 – 3
3.7%
Asian Handicap — VBV De Graafschap
| Handicap | VBV De Graafschap covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 95% |
| -1.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -1 | 5% | 8% | 87% |
| -0.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +0.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| +1 | 32% | 22% | 46% |
| +1.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +2 | 54% | 20% | 26% |
| +2.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
Clean Sheet
VBV De Graafschap keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.