22 January 2017 at 11:30

01
Full Time
Referee: Bjorn Kuipers

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Even record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Utrecht4wins
1draws10 meetings
Ajax5wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.3

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (50%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (21%) — the odds may underestimate Utrecht.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.0%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 21.7%Draw 27.4%Away 56.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.503.601.70
Max4.753.751.85
Market favourite:Ajax · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market21.2%26.0%52.8%
Public market19.7%26.0%54.2%
Δ1.5%1.5%

Utrecht vs Ajax — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Ajax
Result vs. Market: Ajax (57%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

UtrechtHalf-time:00Ajax

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
09/11/25Utrecht2–1Ajax2.70/3.70/2.45
20/04/25Utrecht4–0Ajax3.45/3.65/2.03
04/12/24Ajax2–2Utrecht1.45/4.57/6.49
03/03/24Ajax2–0Utrecht1.79/4.17/3.99
22/10/23Utrecht4–3Ajax3.73/3.93/1.90
21/05/23Ajax3–1Utrecht1.26/6.23/10.44
28/08/22Utrecht0–2Ajax6.50/5.04/1.43
16/01/22Utrecht0–3Ajax6.59/4.84/1.45
03/10/21Ajax0–1Utrecht1.16/7.48/15.70
08/11/20Utrecht0–3Ajax4.43/4.09/1.70

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Utrecht

W 425D 291L 393
Over 2.557
Goals scored1662

Away Record: Ajax

W 738D 212L 159
Over 2.565
Goals scored2738

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Ajax defeated Utrecht 1:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2016. Goals were scored by L. Schöne 83′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Utrecht had 40% possession while Ajax held 60%. Utrecht had 7 shots (1 on target) compared to 17 (3 on target) for Ajax. Utrecht made 3 substitutions, Ajax made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Utrecht and Ajax — 1 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Utrecht
Ajax
Kick Off
Half Time
R. LeeuwinG. Troupée
64′
Willem Janssen73′
73′
A. El GhaziJ. Kluivert
74′
D. SánchezM. de Ligt
R. ZivkovicK. Peterson
76′
79′Lasse Schöne
83′
L. Schöne
N. BaraziteM. Koch
86′
90′
H. ZiyechD. van de Beek
Full Time

Match Statistics

Utrecht had 40% possession against Ajax's 60%. Utrecht registered 7 shots (1 on target) while Ajax managed 17 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 3–8. Fouls committed: 18–13.

1Shots on Goal3
4Shots off Goal11
7Total Shots17
2Blocked Shots3
6Shots insidebox9
1Shots outsidebox8
18Fouls13
3Corner Kicks8
1Offsides1
40%Ball Possession60%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves1
325Total passes471
225Passes accurate359
69%Passes %76%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Utrecht have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Ajax show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Utrecht

WLWWDW

Ajax

WLDWLD

Utrecht vs Ajax Head to Head Results

Utrecht and Ajax have met 32 times — Utrecht won 11, Ajax won 13, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Ajax leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 32 meetings. A combined 109 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.41 per match (48 for the home side, 61 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 20 games (63%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Utrecht are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–4 in 2011.

11

Utrecht

8

Drawn

13

Ajax

Goals: 48Goals: 61

Recent Meetings (32)

9 Nov 2025Utrecht2 – 1Ajax
20 Apr 2025Utrecht4 – 0Ajax
4 Dec 2024Ajax2 – 2Utrecht
3 Mar 2024Ajax2 – 0Utrecht
22 Oct 2023Utrecht4 – 3Ajax
21 May 2023Ajax3 – 1Utrecht
28 Aug 2022Utrecht0 – 2Ajax
16 Jan 2022Utrecht0 – 3Ajax
3 Oct 2021Ajax0 – 1Utrecht
22 Apr 2021Ajax1 – 1Utrecht
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026