Willem II Tilburg vs AFC Ajax, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Willem II Tilburg vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Koning Willem II Stadion.
- Willem II Tilburg 2 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Stan Teuben
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | AFC Ajax | H | 1–4 | L |
| 02 Apr | Heracles Almelo | A | 4–3 | W |
| 30 Mar | Fortuna Sittard | H | 3–2 | W |
| 16 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 3–2 | W |
| 09 Mar | VBV De Graafschap | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Mar | SC Heerenveen | A | 2–4 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Apr | Willem II Tilburg | A | 4–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | FC Emmen | A | 5–2 | W |
| 31 Mar | PSV | H | 3–1 | W |
| 17 Mar | AZ | A | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Mar | PEC Zwolle | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Mar | Fortuna Sittard | H | 4–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Willem II Tilburg | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #3 |
| 0 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 0 / 0 / 2 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 4 |
| 8 | Conceded | 1 |
| -6 | GD | +3 |
| 0.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season
Willem II Tilburg this season
100%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
Willem II Tilburg are 17th (0 pts). AFC Ajax are 3rd (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Willem II Tilburg
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/5
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. AFC Ajax get us underway at Koning Willem II Stadion.
- 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 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 Pol Llonch suffering a number of foals already.
- 13' The referee shows Willem II Tilburg player a Yellow card on 13.
- 14' Against the run of play, Donny van de Beek has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 19' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 24' Marious Vrousai is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Willem II Tilburg so far.
- 26' GOAL! Alexander Isak scores on 26.
- 29' That is a Yellow card for Willem II Tilburg. Fernando Lewis will be fuming at that decision.
- 34' Both keepers have barely been tested. Willem II Tilburg and AFC Ajax are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 39' With 0 assists to his name this season, Freek Heerkens is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Willem II Tilburg.
- 41' Freek Heerkens is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 46' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 51' AFC Ajax fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 53' Joel Veltman is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the right-back.
- 58' The energy levels are beginning to show. Adrie Koster might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 63' Netherlands international Matthijs de Ligt has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 68' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 70' Hakim Ziyech makes no mistake. The score reads 2-3 and AFC Ajax are in front.
- 75' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 75 minute. Lasse Schone leaves to be changed by Dani de Wit.
- 76' Time for substitution for Willem II Tilburg. Marious Vrousai is replaced by Damil Dankerlui.
- 81' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 83' The crowd applauds Frenkie de Jong as he leaves the pitch. Daley Sinkgraven steps in for AFC Ajax.
- 84' Another substitution for Willem II Tilburg to replace Alexander Isak by Karim Coulibaly on 84 minute.
- 89' Willem II Tilburg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 90' Fresh legs for Willem II Tilburg! Dries Saddiki comes on to replace Vangelis Pavlidis.
- The final score is 1-4.
Lineups
Willem II Tilburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 1
- 3
- 4
- 2
- 14
- 5
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 16
Bench
- 22
- 27
- 25
-
20
Karim Coulibaly ↑ 84'
- 29
-
15
Damil Dankerlui ↑ 76'
-
17
Dries Saddiki ↑ 90'
- 12
- 28
Coach
Adrie Koster
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 10
-
20
Lasse Schone ↓ Dani de Wit 75'
- 22
- 24
- 3
- 4
- 6
- 21
- 7
- 17
Bench
- 26
- 2
-
8
Daley Sinkgraven ↑ 83'
-
30
Dani de Wit ↑ 75'
- 37
- 25
-
9
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar ↑ 75'
- 28
- 16
Coach
Erik ten Hag
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Antony | 3 |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 |
| Dusan Tadic | 2 |
| Oliver Edvardsen | 1 |
| Emilio Kehrer | 1 |
| Kwasi Okyere Wriedt | 1 |
| Frenkie de Jong | 1 |
| Kasper Dolberg | 1 |
Willem II Tilburg Form
2019-04-06
Willem II Tilburg
1–4
AFC Ajax
L
2019-04-02
Heracles Almelo
3–4
Willem II Tilburg
W
2019-03-30
Willem II Tilburg
3–2
Fortuna Sittard
W
2019-03-16
Feyenoord Rotterdam
2–3
Willem II Tilburg
W
2019-03-09
Willem II Tilburg
3–2
VBV De Graafschap
W
2019-03-03
SC Heerenveen
4–2
Willem II Tilburg
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.82
Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.82
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 82% + AFC Ajax to win 72%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.64
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 2.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 3.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 4.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
Double Chance
Willem II Tilburg or Draw
28%
Draw or AFC Ajax
87%
Willem II Tilburg or AFC Ajax
85%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 3
9.3%
0 – 4
8.6%
0 – 2
7.7%
1 – 3
7.4%
1 – 4
Actual
0 – 5
6.5%
1 – 2
6%
1 – 5
5.4%
0 – 6
4.2%
0 – 1
4.1%
1 – 1
3.7%
1 – 6
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg
| Handicap | Willem II Tilburg covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 1% | 99% |
| -1.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -1 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -0.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| +0.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| +1 | 13% | 14% | 73% |
| +1.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| +2 | 27% | 19% | 54% |
| +2.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
Clean Sheet
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
3%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
44%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.