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Willem II Tilburg vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2021-22
Willem II Tilburg
0 – 1
Full Time
AFC Ajax
Sat 19 Feb 2022 · 17:45 UTC Koning Willem II Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Daniel Crowley 34' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Willem II Tilburg vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Koning Willem II Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Dave Goossens
  • Referee Pol van Boekel
  • Referee Bas van Dongen
  • Referee Edwin van de Graaf
  • Referee Rogier Honig
  • Referee Joey Kooij

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

1
1
8
Willem II Tilburg 10 games · Avg 3.1 goals AFC Ajax
Last 5 meetings
2022-02-19 Willem II Tilburg 0–1 AFC Ajax 2021-12-02 AFC Ajax 5–0 Willem II Tilburg 2021-01-28 AFC Ajax 3–1 Willem II Tilburg 2020-12-23 Willem II Tilburg 1–1 AFC Ajax 2019-12-06 AFC Ajax 0–2 Willem II Tilburg

Recent Form

Willem II Tilburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Feb AFC Ajax H 0–1 L
13 Feb Sparta Rotterdam A 0–1 L
06 Feb RKC Waalwijk H 3–1 W
22 Jan FC Twente '65 H 0–1 L
14 Jan PEC Zwolle A 0–2 L
22 Dec NEC H 0–1 L
AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Feb Willem II Tilburg A 1–0 W
13 Feb FC Twente '65 H 5–0 W
06 Feb Heracles Almelo H 3–0 W
23 Jan PSV A 2–1 W
16 Jan FC Utrecht A 3–0 W
22 Dec Fortuna Sittard H 5–0 W

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)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season
29% Clean Sheets
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' KICK OFF: AFC Ajax gets underway.
  • 5' The travelling AFC Ajax supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 10' Perr Schuurs has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Willem II Tilburg and AFC Ajax are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' Willem II Tilburg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 25' Over 25 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 30' Willem II Tilburg are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined AFC Ajax backline.
  • 34' The referee calls foul for Daniel Crowley. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 39' It looks surprising AFC Ajax does not make any changes. Timon Wellenreuther has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 44' Willem II Tilburg is showing some good football. However, Willem II Tilburg are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 49' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Erik ten Hag will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 54' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 55' The deadlock is broken! Dusan Tadic gets on the scoresheet on 55 minutes.
  • 60' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Willem II Tilburg needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 64' Fresh legs for AFC Ajax! Ryan Gravenberch comes on to replace Edson Alvarez.
  • 68' Che Nunnely makes way for Elton Kabangu at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Willem II Tilburg.
  • 72' Danilo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Davy Klaassen at the 72 minute mark.
  • 77' AFC Ajax are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 79' Another change for Willem II Tilburg made on 79 minute. Max Svensson leaves to be changed by Emil Bergstrom.
  • 81' Against the run of play, Jurrien Timber has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 82' AFC Ajax ring the changes. Jurrien Timber has done his job and it is now time for Perr Schuurs to step up.
  • 86' Willem II Tilburg make a change. Dries Saddiki trudges off to be replaced by Argyris Kampetsis on 86 minutes.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 0-1.

Lineups

Willem II Tilburg Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Fred Grim

AFC Ajax Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erik ten Hag

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Davy Klaassen 4
Antony 3
Kasper Dolberg 2
Dusan Tadic 2
Jurrien Timber 1
Damil Dankerlui 1
Wout Weghorst 1
Mike Ndayishimye 1

Head to Head

2022-02-19 Willem II Tilburg 0–1 AFC Ajax 2021-12-02 AFC Ajax 5–0 Willem II Tilburg 2021-01-28 AFC Ajax 3–1 Willem II Tilburg 2020-12-23 Willem II Tilburg 1–1 AFC Ajax 2019-12-06 AFC Ajax 0–2 Willem II Tilburg

Willem II Tilburg Form

2022-02-19 Willem II Tilburg 0–1 AFC Ajax L 2022-02-13 Sparta Rotterdam 1–0 Willem II Tilburg L 2022-02-06 Willem II Tilburg 3–1 RKC Waalwijk W 2022-01-22 Willem II Tilburg 0–1 FC Twente '65 L 2022-01-14 PEC Zwolle 2–0 Willem II Tilburg L 2021-12-22 Willem II Tilburg 0–1 NEC L

AFC Ajax Form

2022-02-19 Willem II Tilburg 0–1 AFC Ajax W 2022-02-13 AFC Ajax 5–0 FC Twente '65 W 2022-02-06 AFC Ajax 3–0 Heracles Almelo W 2022-01-23 PSV 1–2 AFC Ajax W 2022-01-16 FC Utrecht 0–3 AFC Ajax W 2021-12-22 AFC Ajax 5–0 Fortuna Sittard W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.66 Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.01 AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for: AFC Ajax to win 73% + Over 2.5 goals 69%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Willem II Tilburg11% Draw16% AFC Ajax73%
Actual: AFC Ajax win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes46% 0% No54%
Avg goals/match: 3.67
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 87%
13%
± 2.5 69%
31%
± 3.5 48%
52%
± 4.5 30%
70%

Double Chance

Willem II Tilburg or Draw
27%
Draw or AFC Ajax
89%
Willem II Tilburg or AFC Ajax
84%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Willem II Tilburg6% Draw31% AFC Ajax63%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 2
11.7%
0 – 3
11.3%
0 – 4
8.4%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 2
7.5%
1 – 3
7.4%
1 – 1
5.7%
1 – 4
5.6%
0 – 5
5.1%
0 – 0
3.6%
1 – 5
3.5%
0 – 6
2.6%

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% 4% 95%
-0.5 5% — 95%
+0.5 17% — 83%
+1 17% 18% 64%
+1.5 36% — 64%
+2 36% 21% 43%
+2.5 57% — 43%

Clean Sheet

Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
6% ✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
52% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.