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 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Jan de Vries
- Referee Stan Teuben
- Referee Cristian Dobre
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | #2 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
44%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
H2H (9 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Willem II Tilburg are 18th (0 pts). AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Willem II Tilburg and AFC Ajax is underway.
- 4' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Antony makes it 0-1.
- 9' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 14' Serbia international Dusan Tadic has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 19' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 24' The 27-year-old Vangelis Pavlidis has been sensational this season — 2 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
- 29' With 0 assists to his name this season, Daley Blind is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AFC Ajax.
- 34' It is a cagey affair so far. Willem II Tilburg in their trying to find a way past AFC Ajax's compact .
- 39' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 40' The supporters are chanting for Gorkem Saglam. He replaces Sebastian Holmen on 40 minute.
- 45' The energy levels are beginning to show. Adrie Koster might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 50' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 54' What a strike from Kwasi Okyere Wriedt! The score is 1-1.
- 58' Davy Klaassen makes way for Jurgen Ekkelenkamp at the 58 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 63' Willem II Tilburg is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 66' Antony is having his name booked by the referee on 66.
- 68' AFC Ajax make a change. Zakaria Labyad trudges off to be replaced by Quincy Promes on 68 minutes.
- 73' Wesley Spieringhs has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 78' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 81' The Willem II Tilburg manager makes a substitution. Che Nunnely departs to be replaced by Mats Kohlert.
- 82' The Willem II Tilburg manager makes a substitution. Wesley Spieringhs departs to be replaced by Ole Romeny.
- 83' A change in the AFC Ajax ranks — Sean Klaiber exits the field as Devyne Rensch enters on 83.
- 88' Jurgen Ekkelenkamp has been relatively quiet despite scoring 23 goals in his last 480 appearances.
- 89' John Yeboah gets the nod from Willem II Tilburg. He replaces Mike Ndayishimye and will look to change the dynamic.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-1 draw is a fair result on the day.
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 |
|---|---|
| Antony | 3 |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 |
| Dusan Tadic | 2 |
| Hakim Ziyech | 1 |
| Brian Brobbey | 1 |
| Joel Veltman | 1 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 1 |
| Donny van de Beek | 1 |
Head to Head
Willem II Tilburg Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.61
Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 80% + AFC Ajax or Draw 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 1.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 2.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Willem II Tilburg or Draw
63%
Draw or AFC Ajax
73%
Willem II Tilburg or AFC Ajax
64%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
24.2%
0 – 1
18.3%
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.6%
0 – 2
8.6%
1 – 2
5.7%
2 – 1
3.7%
2 – 0
3.7%
0 – 3
2.6%
2 – 2
1.9%
1 – 3
1.8%
3 – 1
0.8%
Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg
| Handicap | Willem II Tilburg covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 16% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 25% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 11% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
54%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.