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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 2 6
2 Fortuna Sittard 2 4
3 PSV 2 4
4 SBV Excelsior 2 3
5 Go Ahead Eagles 1 3
6 NEC 2 3
7 AFC Ajax 1 3
8 Sparta Rotterdam 2 3
9 FC Groningen 1 3
10 Feyenoord Rotterdam 1 3
11 SC Heerenveen 1 3
12 Telstar 1963 2 3
13 FC Twente '65 1 0
14 ADO Den Haag 1 0
15 PEC Zwolle 1 0
16 FC Utrecht 2 0
17 Willem II Tilburg 2 0
18 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 2 0

Head-to-Head

1
1
7
Willem II Tilburg 9 games · Avg 2.8 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
#17 Position #7
0 Points 3
2 Played 1
0 / 0 / 2 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 0
2 Scored 2
8 Conceded 0
-6 GD +2
0.00 PPG 3.00
0% Win % 100%

Key Stats

44% Both Teams to Score
H2H (9 games)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Willem II Tilburg this season
100% Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season

Willem II Tilburg are 17th (0 pts). AFC Ajax are 7th (3 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 ball is rolling at Koning Willem II Stadion. Willem II Tilburg are looking to make home advantage count against AFC Ajax.
  • 5' AFC Ajax is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Willem II Tilburg and AFC Ajax are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 20' It looks like no one’s ball. AFC Ajax is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
  • 34' It’s a booking for Willem II Tilburg player. Daniel Crowley gets a Yellow card.
  • 39' Max Svensson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for AFC Ajax tonight.
  • 44' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Erik ten Hag will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 49' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Willem II Tilburg side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 54' Willem II Tilburg currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 55' Dusan Tadic has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 55 minutes.
  • 60' Supporters expect more eagerness from Jizz Hornkamp, as he is very good at scoring at Koning Willem II Stadion with 6 goals in the last 5 games.
  • 64' The supporters are chanting for Ryan Gravenberch. He replaces Edson Alvarez on 64 minute.
  • 68' Elton Kabangu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Che Nunnely on 68 minute.
  • 72' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Danilo is hanging Davy Klaassen on the field on 72 minute.
  • 77' The energy levels are beginning to show. Fred Grim might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 79' Max Svensson makes way for Emil Bergstrom at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Willem II Tilburg.
  • 81' Assisted by Antony with the perfectly-timed delivery and Jurrien Timber makes no mistake. 0-2!
  • 82' It is a substitution in AFC Ajax team. Jurrien Timber is replaced by Perr Schuurs on 82 minute.
  • 86' Argyris Kampetsis is replacing Dries Saddiki for the Willem II Tilburg side.
  • Willem II Tilburg will have plenty to reflect on. AFC Ajax were simply the better side today.

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
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

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
0.33 Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.18 AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for: AFC Ajax to win 78% + Under — clean sheet likely 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Willem II Tilburg9% Draw13% AFC Ajax78%
Actual: AFC Ajax win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes27% 0% No73%
Avg goals/match: 3.51
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 96%
4%
± 1.5 85%
15%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Willem II Tilburg or Draw
22%
Draw or AFC Ajax
91%
Willem II Tilburg or AFC Ajax
87%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Willem II Tilburg2% Draw28% AFC Ajax70%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 3
15.8%
0 – 2
15.5%
0 – 4
12.3%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 5
7.9%
1 – 3
5.2%
1 – 2
4.8%
0 – 6
4.3%
1 – 4
4.2%
0 – 0
4%
1 – 1
3.4%
1 – 5
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Willem II Tilburg

Handicap Willem II Tilburg covers Push AFC Ajax covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% — 100%
-1.5 0% — 100%
-1 0% 1% 98%
-0.5 2% — 98%
+0.5 10% — 90%
+1 10% 16% 74%
+1.5 26% — 74%
+2 26% 21% 53%
+2.5 47% — 53%

Clean Sheet

Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
5% ✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
72% ✓

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