19 April 2018 at 18:45

41
Full Time
Referee: Jochem Kamphuis

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

Ajax dominates

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

Ajax9wins
1draws10 meetings
VVV Venlo0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

4.5

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

40%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (85%) — the odds may underestimate Ajax.

Market Summary

Margin: 8.0%

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 91.7%Draw 11.1%Away 5.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.089.0017.00
Max1.109.0023.00
Market favourite:Ajax · Heavy favourite

Result vs. Market

Ajax
Result vs. Market: Ajax (92%)

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.

AjaxHalf-time:21VVV Venlo
30Shots9
13Shots on target3

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
21/08/11VVV Venlo2–2Ajax11.64/5.49/1.23
13/05/21Ajax3–1VVV Venlo1.11/9.52/22.89
24/10/20VVV Venlo0–13Ajax13.01/6.87/1.19
17/08/19VVV Venlo1–4Ajax16.35/7.92/1.14
02/02/19Ajax6–0VVV Venlo1.07/10.96/28.41
18/08/18VVV Venlo0–1Ajax9.34/5.27/1.30
27/08/17VVV Venlo0–2Ajax6.31/4.68/1.46
19/04/18Ajax4–1VVV Venlo1.09/9.00/20.00
17/11/12Ajax2–0VVV Venlo1.10/8.50/17.00
03/02/13VVV Venlo0–3Ajax8.98/5.18/1.32

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: Ajax

W 738D 212L 159
Over 2.565
Goals scored2738

Away Record: VVV Venlo

W 75D 77L 180
Over 2.559
Goals scored375

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Ajax defeated VVV Venlo 4:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017. Goals were scored by R. Seuntjens 43′, David Neres 45′, David Neres 45′, K. Huntelaar 59′, H. Ziyech 79′. Ajax had 75% possession while VVV Venlo held 25%. Ajax had 32 shots (13 on target) compared to 11 (3 on target) for VVV Venlo. Ajax made 3 substitutions, VVV Venlo made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Ajax and VVV Venlo — 5 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.

Ajax
VVV Venlo
Kick Off
12′
D. PostR. Janssen
J. VeltmanR. Kristensen
39′
David Neres

assist: D. van de Beek

45′
Half Time
K. Huntelaar

assist: David Neres

59′
K. HuntelaarK. Dolberg
68′
70′
J. PromesE. Korkmaz
H. Ziyech

assist: D. van de Beek

79′
N. MazraouiJ. Ekkelenkamp
84′
89′
M. RuttenE. Linthorst
Full Time

Match Statistics

Ajax had 75% possession against VVV Venlo's 25%. Ajax registered 32 shots (13 on target) while VVV Venlo managed 11 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 11–0. Fouls committed: 4–8.

13Shots on Goal3
14Shots off Goal6
32Total Shots11
5Blocked Shots2
20Shots insidebox5
12Shots outsidebox6
4Fouls8
11Corner Kicks0
2Offsides1
75%Ball Possession25%
0Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves9
708Total passes225
635Passes accurate138
90%Passes %61%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Ajax have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. VVV Venlo show 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses from their last 6 outings.

Ajax

WLDWLD

VVV Venlo

LDLWDL

Ajax vs VVV Venlo Head to Head Results

Ajax and VVV Venlo have met 12 times — Ajax won 11, VVV Venlo won 0, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Ajax leads the head-to-head with 11 victories from 12 meetings. A combined 45 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.75 per match (41 for the home side, 4 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 3 matches (25%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Ajax are currently unbeaten in the last 12 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 0–13 in 2020.

11

Ajax

1

Drawn

0

VVV Venlo

Goals: 41Goals: 4

Recent Meetings (12)

13 May 2021Ajax3 – 1VVV Venlo
24 Oct 2020VVV Venlo0 – 13Ajax
17 Aug 2019VVV Venlo1 – 4Ajax
2 Feb 2019Ajax6 – 0VVV Venlo
18 Aug 2018VVV Venlo0 – 1Ajax
27 Aug 2017VVV Venlo0 – 2Ajax
3 Feb 2013VVV Venlo0 – 3Ajax
17 Nov 2012Ajax2 – 0VVV Venlo
2 May 2012Ajax2 – 0VVV Venlo
21 Aug 2011VVV Venlo2 – 2Ajax
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026