Willem II Tilburg vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Willem II Tilburg vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Koning Willem II Stadion.
- Willem II Tilburg 7 games · 2 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 7 games · 14 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Jan de Vries
- Referee Stan Teuben
- Referee Cristian Dobre
4 games this season
🟨 4.0/game
⚽ 24.5 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 7 | 19 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 7 | 17 |
| 3 | PSV | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 7 | 16 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 7 | 14 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 7 | 13 |
| 7 | SBV Excelsior | 7 | 11 |
| 8 | FC Groningen | 7 | 11 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 7 | 10 |
| 10 | SC Heerenveen | 7 | 9 |
| 11 | NEC | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 7 | 5 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 7 | 5 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 7 | 5 |
| 15 | FC Utrecht | 7 | 5 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 7 | 4 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 7 | 2 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 7 | 2 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | AFC Ajax | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Dec | AZ | A | 3–5 | L |
| 13 Dec | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Dec | Fortuna Sittard | A | 2–3 | L |
| 29 Nov | FC Groningen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Nov | VVV Venlo | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Dec | ADO Den Haag | A | 4–2 | W |
| 12 Dec | PEC Zwolle | H | 4–0 | W |
| 09 Dec | Atalanta BC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 05 Dec | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–2 | L |
| 01 Dec | Liverpool FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Willem II Tilburg | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #18 | Position | #5 |
| 2 | Points | 14 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 0 / 2 / 5 | W / D / L | 4 / 2 / 1 |
| 6 | Scored | 21 |
| 20 | Conceded | 9 |
| -14 | GD | +12 |
| 0.29 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 0% | Win % | 57% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season
Willem II Tilburg this season
29%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
Willem II Tilburg are 18th (2 pts). AFC Ajax are 5th (14 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Willem II Tilburg
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/1
31-45
–/5
46-60
–/1
61-75
1/8
76+
4/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/–
31-45
6/3
46-60
2/1
61-75
5/1
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Willem II Tilburg
| Devin Haen | 3 G | 1 A |
| Thomas Verheydt | 1 G |
AFC Ajax
| Julian Brandt | 4 G | |
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 3 G | 1 A |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 G | |
| Kasper Dolberg | 2 G | 2 A |
| Jorthy Mokio | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Willem II Tilburg get us underway at Koning Willem II Stadion.
- 4' Antony puts AFC Ajax on the lead.
- 9' Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 14' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 14 minutes.
- 19' Willem II Tilburg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 24' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 29' A quiet spell here at Koning Willem II Stadion. Willem II Tilburg seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 34' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 39' AFC Ajax come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 40' It is a substitution in Willem II Tilburg team. Sebastian Holmen is replaced by Gorkem Saglam on 40 minute.
- 45' AFC Ajax fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 50' Willem II Tilburg are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 54' A goal from the Ghana international Kwasi Okyere Wriedt! He fires home on 54 to make it 1-1!
- 58' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Davy Klaassen is replaced by Jurgen Ekkelenkamp.
- 63' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 66' A moment of madness from Antony on 66 minutes earns him a Yellow card. AFC Ajax will be frustrated.
- 68' Zakaria Labyad makes way for Quincy Promes at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 73' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 78' Willem II Tilburg are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 81' Another substitution for Willem II Tilburg to replace Che Nunnely by Mats Kohlert on 81 minute.
- 82' Time for substitution for Willem II Tilburg. Wesley Spieringhs is replaced by Ole Romeny.
- 83' The AFC Ajax bench stirs into life. Sean Klaiber is withdrawn and Devyne Rensch gets his opportunity.
- 88' Willem II Tilburg are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AFC Ajax's shape.
- 89' Willem II Tilburg manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. John Yeboah is hanging Mike Ndayishimye on the field on 89 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Willem II Tilburg Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
- 6
- 20
- 10
- 13
- 25
-
21
Mike Ndayishimye ↓ John Yeboah 89'
-
7
Che Nunnely ↓ Mats Kohlert 81'
- 27
-
43
Wesley Spieringhs ↓ Ole Romeny 82'
Bench
- 26
-
11
Mats Kohlert ↑ 81'
-
23
Gorkem Saglam ↑ 40'
- 9
-
19
John Yeboah ↑ 89'
-
15
Ole Romeny ↑ 82'
- 16
- 24
- 48
- 46
Coach
Adrie Koster
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 39
-
5
Sean Klaiber ↓ Devyne Rensch 83'
- 31
- 10
-
19
Zakaria Labyad ↓ Quincy Promes 68'
- 24
- 9
- 17
- 3
- 8
Bench
- 1
-
18
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp ↑ 58'
-
11
Quincy Promes ↑ 68'
- 4
- 16
- 21
- 25
-
15
Devyne Rensch ↑ 83'
- 26
Coach
Erik ten Hag
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Davy Klaassen | 4 |
| Antony | 3 |
| Kasper Dolberg | 2 |
| Dusan Tadic | 2 |
| Mike Ndayishimye | 1 |
| Oliver Edvardsen | 1 |
| Emilio Kehrer | 1 |
| Kwasi Okyere Wriedt | 1 |
Head to Head
Willem II Tilburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.95
Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.08
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 75% + AFC Ajax to win 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.03
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
Willem II Tilburg or Draw
36%
Draw or AFC Ajax
82%
Willem II Tilburg or AFC Ajax
82%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
8.7%
0 – 3
8.6%
1 – 3
8%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 4
6.5%
1 – 4
6.1%
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
5.5%
0 – 5
4%
1 – 5
3.8%
2 – 3
3.8%
2 – 2
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg
| Handicap | Willem II Tilburg covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 2% | 97% |
| -1.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -1 | 3% | 5% | 92% |
| -0.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| +0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +1 | 22% | 18% | 60% |
| +1.5 | 40% | — | 60% |
| +2 | 40% | 20% | 39% |
| +2.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
Clean Sheet
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
5%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
39%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.