VVV Venlo vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
VVV Venlo vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie .
Match Details
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Edgar Bijl
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | SC Heerenveen | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Aug | AFC Ajax | H | 1–4 | L |
| 09 Aug | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–4 | L |
| 03 Aug | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–1 | W |
| 15 May | SBV Vitesse | H | 1–3 | L |
| 12 May | PEC Zwolle | A | 4–2 | W |
| 23 Apr | SC Heerenveen | A | 2–2 | D |
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
80%
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' Welcome to that hosts another battle between VVV Venlo and AFC Ajax.
- 5' 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.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Robert Maaskant will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 20' It looks surprising AFC Ajax does not make any changes. Edson Alvarez has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 25' Germany international Steffen Schafer has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 27' AFC Ajax player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 32' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 33' Peter van Ooijen has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 33.
- 38' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 41' The AFC Ajax bench stirs into life. Quincy Promes is withdrawn and David Neres gets his opportunity.
- 42' The referee shows AFC Ajax player a Yellow card on 42.
- 44' Magnificent from Hakim Ziyech! That is 55 goals in 480 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 46' It is a substitution in VVV Venlo team. Steffen Schafer is replaced by Chris Kum on 46 minute.
- 48' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Roel Janssen on 48 minutes.
- 49' GOAL! Dusan Tadic fires home to make it 0-2!
- 54' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 59' A tactical swap from AFC Ajax — Klaas-Jan Huntelaar on, Hakim Ziyech off on 59 minutes.
- 64' VVV Venlo are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AFC Ajax backline.
- 66' Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 66 minutes.
- 71' The whistle greets Jerome Sinclair as he departs to be replaced by Haji Wright.
- 73' Edson Alvarez is replacing Lisandro Martinez for the AFC Ajax side.
- 76' The Brazil David Neres breaks the deadlock on 76 minutes. 0-4!
- 81' VVV Venlo started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 81.
- 84' The VVV Venlo bench stirs into life. Elia Soriano is withdrawn and Samuel Scheimann gets his opportunity.
- 89' What composure from Evert Linthorst! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 1-4.
- With this win, AFC Ajax is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
VVV Venlo Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 4
- 20
- 21
- 8
-
15
Jerome Sinclair ↓ Haji Wright 71'
- 1
- 11
-
5
Steffen Schafer ↓ Chris Kum 46'
- 2
-
9
Elia Soriano ↓ Samuel Scheimann 84'
Bench
-
14
Chris Kum ↑ 46'
- 17
- 10
-
7
Haji Wright ↑ 71'
-
18
Samuel Scheimann ↑ 84'
- 30
- 22
Coach
Robert Maaskant
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 10
- 22
- 24
- 6
- 17
- 2
-
11
Quincy Promes ↓ David Neres 41'
- 18
- 21
- 28
Bench
- 3
- 30
- 26
-
7
David Neres ↑ 41'
-
9
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar ↑ 59'
- 33
-
4
Edson Alvarez ↑ 73'
- 1
- 16
Coach
Erik ten Hag
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Lassina Franck Traore | 5 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 4 |
| Dusan Tadic | 4 |
| Jurgen Ekkelenkamp | 3 |
| Hakim Ziyech | 2 |
| Mohammed Kudus | 2 |
| David Neres | 2 |
| Sebastien Haller | 1 |
Head to Head
VVV Venlo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.21
VVV Venlo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.21
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 62%
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
VVV Venlo or Draw
45%
Draw or AFC Ajax
78%
VVV Venlo or AFC Ajax
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.6%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 2
8%
1 – 3
6.8%
0 – 1
6.8%
0 – 3
5.7%
2 – 2
5.6%
2 – 1
5.1%
0 – 0
4.7%
2 – 3
4.1%
1 – 4
Actual
1 – 0
3.4%
Asian Handicap — VVV Venlo
| Handicap | VVV Venlo covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 5% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 11% | 81% |
| -0.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| +0.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| +1 | 41% | 21% | 37% |
| +1.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +2 | 63% | 18% | 20% |
| +2.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
Clean Sheet
VVV Venlo keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.