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Willem II Tilburg vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2024-25
Willem II Tilburg
1 – 2
Full Time
AFC Ajax
Sun 13 Apr 2025 · 14:45 UTC Koning Willem II Stadion 14,000 HT 45' · FT 45'
Emilio Kehrer 41' 1–0
1–1 74' Oliver Edvardsen
1–2 78' Wout Weghorst
Jens Mathijsen 8' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Marc Nagtegaal
  • Assistant 1 Rogier Honig
  • Assistant 2 Michael Osseweijer

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
2025-04-13 Willem II Tilburg 1–2 AFC Ajax 2024-10-27 AFC Ajax 1–0 Willem II Tilburg 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

Recent Form

Willem II Tilburg
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Apr AFC Ajax H 1–2 L
04 Apr SC Heerenveen A 1–3 L
29 Mar Almere City FC H 0–2 L
16 Mar Go Ahead Eagles A 0–1 L
09 Mar FC Utrecht H 2–3 L
02 Mar Sparta Rotterdam A 0–4 L
AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
13 Apr Willem II Tilburg A 2–1 W
06 Apr NAC Breda H 3–1 W
30 Mar PSV A 2–0 W
16 Mar AZ H 2–2 D
13 Mar Eintracht Frankfurt A 1–4 L
09 Mar PEC Zwolle A 1–0 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' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 8' Jens Mathijsen was booked on 8.
  • 13' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 18' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AFC Ajax that had 480 games and scored 817 goals.
  • 23' Netherlands international Tommy St. Jago has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 28' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 33' With 0 assists to his name this season, Mika Godts is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Willem II Tilburg.
  • 38' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Matheus Magalhaes made 428 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 41' What composure from Emilio Kehrer! The Germany international strokes it home. 1-0.
  • 46' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Peter Maes will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 51' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 56' The energy levels are beginning to show. Peter Maes might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 59' The whistle greets Brian Brobbey as he departs to be replaced by Wout Weghorst.
  • 64' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Willem II Tilburg side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 69' Kian Fitz-Jim gets the nod from AFC Ajax. He replaces Jorrel Hato and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 71' Jeremy Bokila makes way for Youssuf Sylla at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Willem II Tilburg.
  • 74' Oliver Edvardsen adds to his 0 season tally! AFC Ajax lead 1-1 — and this changes everything.
  • 76' Willem II Tilburg ring the changes. Jens Mathijsen has done his job and it is now time for Rob Nizet to step up.
  • 78' AFC Ajax is taking the lead after the goal scored by Wout Weghorst on 78.
  • 83' The travelling AFC Ajax supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 84' Nick Doodeman gets the nod from Willem II Tilburg. He replaces Ringo Meerveld and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 89' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 90' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Kenneth Taylor is replaced by Daniele Rugani.
  • The points are shared — Willem II Tilburg 1-2 AFC Ajax. Honours even.

Lineups

Willem II Tilburg Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Peter Maes

AFC Ajax Lineups

4-3-3

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Francesco Farioli

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Davy Klaassen 3
Antony 3
Dusan Tadic 2
Kwasi Okyere Wriedt 1
Frenkie de Jong 1
Kasper Dolberg 1
Hakim Ziyech 1
Brian Brobbey 1

Head to Head

2025-04-13 Willem II Tilburg 1–2 AFC Ajax 2024-10-27 AFC Ajax 1–0 Willem II Tilburg 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

Willem II Tilburg Form

2025-04-13 Willem II Tilburg 1–2 AFC Ajax L 2025-04-04 SC Heerenveen 3–1 Willem II Tilburg L 2025-03-29 Willem II Tilburg 0–2 Almere City FC L 2025-03-16 Go Ahead Eagles 1–0 Willem II Tilburg L 2025-03-09 Willem II Tilburg 2–3 FC Utrecht L 2025-03-02 Sparta Rotterdam 4–0 Willem II Tilburg L

AFC Ajax Form

2025-04-13 Willem II Tilburg 1–2 AFC Ajax W 2025-04-06 AFC Ajax 3–1 NAC Breda W 2025-03-30 PSV 0–2 AFC Ajax W 2025-03-16 AFC Ajax 2–2 AZ D 2025-03-13 Eintracht Frankfurt 4–1 AFC Ajax L 2025-03-09 PEC Zwolle 0–1 AFC Ajax W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.41 Willem II Tilburg xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
3.44 AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for: AFC Ajax to win 80% + Over 2.5 goals 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Willem II Tilburg8% Draw12% AFC Ajax80%
Actual: AFC Ajax win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes33% 0% No67%
Avg goals/match: 3.85
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 88%
12%
± 2.5 71%
29%
± 3.5 51%
49%
± 4.5 32%
68%

Double Chance

Willem II Tilburg or Draw
20%
Draw or AFC Ajax
92%
Willem II Tilburg or AFC Ajax
88%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Willem II Tilburg3% Draw26% AFC Ajax71%
Actual: Willem II Tilburg win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 3
14.5%
0 – 2
13.2%
0 – 4
12.2%
0 – 5
8.3%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 3
5.8%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 4
5.1%
0 – 6
4.9%
1 – 5
3.6%
1 – 1
3.4%
0 – 0
3.1%

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 9% — 91%
+1 9% 14% 76%
+1.5 24% — 76%
+2 24% 20% 56%
+2.5 44% — 56%

Clean Sheet

Willem II Tilburg keeps clean sheet
4% ✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
67% ✗

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