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 0 games · 0 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between VBV De Graafschap and AFC Ajax is underway.
- 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' Andre Onana needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 15' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 20' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 30' The travelling AFC Ajax supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' VBV De Graafschap is showing some good football. However, VBV De Graafschap are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 37' Goal! Lasse Schone scores his 17 goal in 480 matches.
- 40' What an equalizer from Youssef Jebli!
- 44' What a strike from Nicolas Tagliafico! The score is 1-2.
- 49' Dusan Tadic has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 8 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 54' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. VBV De Graafschap needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 59' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 59 minute. Noussair Mazraoui leaves to be changed by Rasmus Kristensen.
- 63' Kasper Dolberg is replacing Lasse Schone for the AFC Ajax side.
- 66' Azor Matusiwa was booked on 66.
- 67' GOAL! Dusan Tadic scores on 67.
- 68' The whistle greets Daryl van Mieghem as he departs to be replaced by Delano Burgzorg.
- 73' The VBV De Graafschap manager makes a substitution. Azor Matusiwa departs to be replaced by Frank Olijve.
- 78' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Donny van de Beek is replaced by Dani de Wit.
- 80' The VBV De Graafschap manager makes a substitution. Nabil Bahoui departs to be replaced by Stef Nijland.
- 85' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 87' What a strike from Dusan Tadic! The score is 1-4.
- Full Time. AFC Ajax beats VBV De Graafschap
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.