27 August 2017 at 12:30

02
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

Ajax dominates

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

VVV Venlo0wins
1draws10 meetings
Ajax9wins

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 (0%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (15%) — the odds may underestimate Ajax.

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 15.9%Draw 21.4%Away 68.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min6.004.501.44
Max6.505.051.49
Market favourite:Ajax · Heavy 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 market15.2%19.3%65.5%
Public market14.4%20.8%64.9%
Δ0.8%1.4%0.6%

VVV Venlo vs Ajax — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Ajax
Result vs. Market: Ajax (69%)

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.

VVV VenloHalf-time:00Ajax
11Shots22
3Shots on target7

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: VVV Venlo

W 75D 77L 180
Over 2.559
Goals scored375

Away Record: Ajax

W 738D 212L 159
Over 2.565
Goals scored2738

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Ajax defeated VVV Venlo 2:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017. Goals were scored by D. van de Beek 55′, David Neres 70′. 3 yellow cards were shown. VVV Venlo had 32% possession while Ajax held 68%. VVV Venlo had 11 shots (3 on target) compared to 22 (7 on target) for Ajax. VVV Venlo made 3 substitutions, Ajax made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between VVV Venlo and Ajax — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

VVV Venlo
Ajax
Kick Off
Half Time
46′
M. DijksK. Huntelaar
46′
V. ČernýDavid Neres
55′
D. van de Beek

assist: K. Huntelaar

L. LabylleT. Dekker
63′
T. TissoudaliT. Hunte
70′
70′
David Neres

assist: D. van de Beek

80′
F. de JongM. Wöber
C. LeemansE. Amenyido
82′
Full Time

Match Statistics

VVV Venlo had 32% possession against Ajax's 68%. VVV Venlo registered 11 shots (3 on target) while Ajax managed 22 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 3–8. Fouls committed: 7–7.

3Shots on Goal7
3Shots off Goal8
11Total Shots22
5Blocked Shots7
6Shots insidebox13
5Shots outsidebox9
7Fouls7
3Corner Kicks8
2Offsides1
32%Ball Possession68%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
6Goalkeeper Saves3
280Total passes605
197Passes accurate517
70%Passes %85%

Recent Form

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

VVV Venlo

LDLWDL

Ajax

WLDWLD

VVV Venlo vs Ajax Head to Head Results

VVV Venlo and Ajax have met 12 times — VVV Venlo won 0, Ajax won 11, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Ajax leads the head-to-head with 11 victories from 12 meetings. A combined 48 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.00 per match (5 for the home side, 43 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 4 matches (33%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 7 games (58%), 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.

0

VVV Venlo

1

Drawn

11

Ajax

Goals: 5Goals: 43

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
19 Apr 2018Ajax4 – 1VVV Venlo
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