27 February 2022 at 15:45

21
Full Time
Referee: J. 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.

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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.

GO Ahead Eagles1wins
7draws10 meetings
Ajax2wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

2.4

Average goals per game

40%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (20%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (5%) — the odds may underestimate GO Ahead Eagles.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.3%

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 5.5%Draw 13.3%Away 86.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min17.007.001.15
Max20.148.131.16
Over 2.5: 69.4%Under 2.5: 37.0%
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 market4.8%11.9%83.3%
Public market5.6%12.6%81.8%
Δ0.8%0.8%1.5%

GO Ahead Eagles vs Ajax — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

GO Ahead Eagles
Result vs. Market: Ajax (86%)

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.

GO Ahead EaglesHalf-time:20Ajax
7Shots20
4Shots on target4

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
17/01/26Ajax2–2Go Ahead Eagles1.48/4.50/6.25
17/08/25Go Ahead Eagles2–2Ajax3.99/4.06/1.79
23/02/25Ajax2–0Go Ahead Eagles1.55/4.45/4.94
21/09/24Go Ahead Eagles1–1Ajax4.18/3.88/1.77
04/04/24Ajax1–1Go Ahead Eagles1.47/4.80/6.01
14/01/24Go Ahead Eagles2–3Ajax3.66/4.16/1.83
02/04/23Go Ahead Eagles0–0Ajax8.14/5.19/1.34
01/10/22Ajax1–1Go Ahead Eagles1.08/11.27/24.75
27/02/22Go Ahead Eagles2–1Ajax18.05/7.54/1.16
07/11/21Ajax0–0Go Ahead Eagles1.06/12.80/34.06

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: GO Ahead Eagles

W 99D 90L 181
Over 2.559
Goals scored469

Away Record: Ajax

W 738D 212L 159
Over 2.565
Goals scored2738

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

GO Ahead Eagles defeated Ajax 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by Iñigo Córdoba 18′, P. Rommens 45′, S. Berghuis 64′. 1 yellow cards were shown. GO Ahead Eagles had 29% possession while Ajax held 71%. GO Ahead Eagles had 7 shots (4 on target) compared to 20 (4 on target) for Ajax. GO Ahead Eagles made 4 substitutions, Ajax made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between GO Ahead Eagles and Ajax — 3 goals and 1 cards recorded during the match.

GO Ahead Eagles
Ajax
Kick Off
Iñigo Córdoba

assist: I. Lidberg

18′
P. Rommens

assist: L. Brouwers

45+3′
Half Time
46′
D. RenschN. Mazraoui
59′
E. ÁlvarezDanilo
59′
D. KlaassenR. Gravenberch
Iñigo CórdobaO. Heil
70′
I. LidbergG. Botos
70′
J. IdzesB. Lucassen
70′
82′
AntonyM. Kudus
O. HeilE. Linthorst
90+5′
Full Time

Match Statistics

GO Ahead Eagles had 29% possession against Ajax's 71%. GO Ahead Eagles registered 7 shots (4 on target) while Ajax managed 20 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 2–8. Fouls committed: 8–11.

4Shots on Goal4
2Shots off Goal11
7Total Shots20
1Blocked Shots5
6Shots insidebox13
1Shots outsidebox7
8Fouls11
2Corner Kicks8
2Offsides4
29%Ball Possession71%
1Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves2
264Total passes644
154Passes accurate542
58%Passes %84%

Lineups

GO Ahead Eagles lined up in a 4-1-3-2 formation under K. van Wonderen, while Ajax deployed a 4-2-3-1 under E. ten Hag.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for GO Ahead Eagles is 7.03, compared to 6.90 for Ajax. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. GO Ahead Eagles's highest-rated starter is G. Nauber (7.17), while Ajax's best-rated player is S. Berghuis (7.29).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of GO Ahead Eagles have contributed 4 goals and 6 assists this season, led by G. Nauber (2G). Ajax's starters account for 10 goals and 4 assists, spearheaded by D. Klaassen (6G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

GO Ahead Eagles deploy 4 defenders rated 7.03 on average, against Ajax's 4-man backline averaging 6.50. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

GO Ahead Eagles field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Ajax's 5 rated 7.10. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

GO Ahead Eagles start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 1 for Ajax averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 86% for GO Ahead Eagles and 83% for Ajax. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

GO Ahead Eagles's starters have collected 5 yellow cards this season, compared to 3 for Ajax. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of GO Ahead Eagles's starting XI is 30.0 (youngest: M. Deijl (28), oldest: G. Nauber (33)), while Ajax average 29.3 (youngest: D. Rensch (22), oldest: S. Berghuis (34)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

GO Ahead Eagles's starters average 20 league appearances each, versus 14 for Ajax. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

GO Ahead Eagles4-1-3-24-2-3-1Ajax
GKDEFMIDFWD
23Noppert15Martina3Nauber4Kramer20Deijl21Córdoba10Rommens8Brouwers6Idzes9Lidberg11Oratman.24Onana17Blind3Schuurs21Martínez15Rensch6Klaassen4Álvarez10Tadić23Berghuis22Haller11Antony

Substitutes

Coach: K. van Wonderen

Substitutes

Coach: E. ten Hag

GO Ahead EaglesPosition StrengthAjax
7.03
Avg Rating
6.90
7.03Defender (4 v 4)6.50
4G 6A0G 0A
Midfielder (4 v 5)7.10
0G 0A10G 4A
GO Ahead Eagles4-1-3-2
23GoalkeeperA. Noppert
15DefenderC. Martina
3DefenderG. Nauber7.22G
4DefenderJ. Kramer7.11G3A
20DefenderM. Deijl6.81G3A
10MidfielderP. Rommens
8MidfielderL. Brouwers
6MidfielderJ. Idzes
11MidfielderR. Oratmangoen
21ForwardIñigo Córdoba
9ForwardI. Lidberg
Ajax4-2-3-1
24GoalkeeperA. Onana
17DefenderD. Blind
3DefenderP. Schuurs
21DefenderL. Martínez
15DefenderD. Rensch6.5
6MidfielderD. Klaassen6.96G2A
4MidfielderE. Álvarez
10MidfielderD. Tadić
23MidfielderS. Berghuis7.34G2A
11MidfielderAntony
22ForwardS. Haller

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, GO Ahead Eagles have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Ajax show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

GO Ahead Eagles

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Ajax

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GO Ahead Eagles vs Ajax Head to Head Results

GO Ahead Eagles and Ajax have met 16 times — GO Ahead Eagles won 0, Ajax won 9, with 7 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Ajax leads the head-to-head with 9 victories from 16 meetings. A combined 45 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.81 per match (11 for the home side, 34 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 8 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 9 games (56%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Ajax are currently unbeaten in the last 16 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–0 in 2013.

0

GO Ahead Eagles

7

Drawn

9

Ajax

Goals: 11Goals: 34

Recent Meetings (16)

17 Jan 2026Ajax2 – 2GO Ahead Eagles
17 Aug 2025GO Ahead Eagles2 – 2Ajax
23 Feb 2025Ajax2 – 0GO Ahead Eagles
21 Sept 2024GO Ahead Eagles1 – 1Ajax
4 Apr 2024Ajax1 – 1GO Ahead Eagles
14 Jan 2024GO Ahead Eagles2 – 3Ajax
2 Apr 2023GO Ahead Eagles0 – 0Ajax
1 Oct 2022Ajax1 – 1GO Ahead Eagles
7 Nov 2021Ajax0 – 0GO Ahead Eagles
31 Oct 2018Ajax3 – 0GO Ahead Eagles
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026