28 January 2018 at 11:30
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 recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
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 (17%) — the odds may underestimate Utrecht.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.8%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
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 4.75 | 4.00 | 1.55 |
| Max | 5.55 | 4.37 | 1.62 |
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.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 17.5% | 22.2% | 60.3% |
| Public market | 17.1% | 22.4% | 60.6% |
Utrecht vs Ajax — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result differed from 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.
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.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/11/2525/26 | Utrecht | 2–1 | Ajax | 2.70/3.70/2.45 |
| 20/04/2524/25 | Utrecht | 4–0 | Ajax | 3.45/3.65/2.03 |
| 04/12/2424/25 | Ajax | 2–2 | Utrecht | 1.45/4.57/6.49 |
| 03/03/2423/24 | Ajax | 2–0 | Utrecht | 1.79/4.17/3.99 |
| 22/10/2323/24 | Utrecht | 4–3 | Ajax | 3.73/3.93/1.90 |
| 21/05/2322/23 | Ajax | 3–1 | Utrecht | 1.26/6.23/10.44 |
| 28/08/2222/23 | Utrecht | 0–2 | Ajax | 6.50/5.04/1.43 |
| 16/01/2221/22 | Utrecht | 0–3 | Ajax | 6.59/4.84/1.45 |
| 03/10/2121/22 | Ajax | 0–1 | Utrecht | 1.16/7.48/15.70 |
| 08/11/2020/21 | Utrecht | 0–3 | Ajax | 4.43/4.09/1.70 |
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
Away Record: Ajax
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Utrecht and Ajax drew 0:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Utrecht had 42% possession while Ajax held 58%. Utrecht had 6 shots (3 on target) compared to 23 (7 on target) for Ajax. Utrecht made 2 substitutions, Ajax made 0.
Match Events
Key match events between Utrecht and Ajax — 0 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Utrecht had 42% possession against Ajax's 58%. Utrecht registered 6 shots (3 on target) while Ajax managed 23 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 2–7. Fouls committed: 17–16.
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
Ajax
Utrecht vs Ajax Head to Head Results
Utrecht and Ajax have met 32 times — Utrecht won 11, Ajax won 14, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Ajax leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 32 meetings. A combined 110 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.44 per match (48 for the home side, 62 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
7
Drawn
14
Ajax
Recent Meetings (32)
API data: 15 Mar 2026