11 March 2022 at 19:00

23
Full Time
Referee: A. Lindhout

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.

Cambuur0wins
1draws10 meetings
Ajax9wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

4.4

Average goals per game

80%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.6%

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 5.9%Draw 10.8%Away 88.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min15.008.501.11
Max19.009.781.15
Over 2.5: 84.7%Under 2.5: 22.2%
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 market5.7%9.9%84.4%
Public market6.3%9.9%83.9%

Cambuur vs Ajax — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Ajax
Result vs. Market: Ajax (89%)

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.

CambuurHalf-time:02Ajax
6Shots25
3Shots on target10

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
05/02/23Cambuur0–5Ajax10.59/5.74/1.25
03/09/22Ajax4–0Cambuur1.10/10.59/22.28
11/03/22Cambuur2–3Ajax17.00/9.26/1.13
18/09/21Ajax9–0Cambuur1.09/10.59/24.92
21/11/15Ajax5–1Cambuur1.18/6.70/15.48
09/04/16Cambuur0–1Ajax9.60/5.37/1.30
09/11/14Cambuur2–4Ajax3.69/3.70/1.96
10/05/15Ajax3–0Cambuur1.42/4.71/6.78
15/12/13Cambuur1–2Ajax5.27/4.28/1.57
09/03/14Ajax1–1Cambuur1.21/6.43/13.00

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: Cambuur

W 59D 61L 152
Over 2.559
Goals scored298

Away Record: Ajax

W 738D 212L 159
Over 2.565
Goals scored2738

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Ajax defeated Cambuur 3:2. The match was played in Eredivisie 2021. Goals were scored by D. Tadić 3′, S. Haller 40′, I. Kallon 48′, P. Joosten 79′, R. Gravenberch 90′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Cambuur had 28% possession while Ajax held 72%. Cambuur had 6 shots (3 on target) compared to 25 (10 on target) for Ajax. Cambuur made 4 substitutions, Ajax made 4. VAR was involved: Card upgrade (Tom Boere 18′).

Match Events

Key match events between Cambuur and Ajax — 5 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Cambuur
Ajax
Kick Off
3′
D. Tadić

assist: R. Gravenberch

Card upgrade18′
VAR
40′
S. Haller

assist: R. Gravenberch

Half Time
62′
N. MazraouiD. Rensch
J. ter HeideD. Schmidt
66′
74′
D. KlaassenM. Kudus
74′
P. SchuursJ. Timber
I. KallonP. Joosten
77′
D. SambissaM. Breij
77′
P. Joosten

assist: M. Paulissen

79′
85′
N. TagliaficoB. Brobbey
R. MaulunJ. van der Meer
90+1′
90+2′
R. Gravenberch

assist: S. Haller

Full Time

Match Statistics

Cambuur had 28% possession against Ajax's 72%. Cambuur registered 6 shots (3 on target) while Ajax managed 25 (10 on target). Corner kicks: 5–5. Fouls committed: 8–9.

3Shots on Goal10
3Shots off Goal9
6Total Shots25
0Blocked Shots6
5Shots insidebox16
1Shots outsidebox9
8Fouls9
5Corner Kicks5
1Offsides0
28%Ball Possession72%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
7Goalkeeper Saves1
270Total passes693
183Passes accurate617
68%Passes %89%

Lineups

Cambuur lined up in a 5-3-2 formation under P. Bosschaart, while Ajax deployed a 4-2-3-1 under E. ten Hag.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Cambuur is —, compared to 7.10 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. Cambuur's highest-rated starter is —, while Ajax's best-rated player is S. Berghuis (7.29).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Cambuur have contributed 0 goals and 0 assists this season, led by —. 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

Cambuur deploy 5 defenders rated — on average, against Ajax's 4-man backline averaging —. 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

Cambuur field 3 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

Cambuur 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 —% for Cambuur 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

Cambuur's starters have collected 0 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 Cambuur's starting XI is — (youngest: —, oldest: —), while Ajax average 33.0 (youngest: D. Klaassen (32), 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

Cambuur's starters average 0 league appearances each, versus 21 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.

Cambuur5-3-24-2-3-1Ajax
GKDEFMIDFWD
12Bos4Schouten18Sambissa15Tol16Bangura10Pauliss.20Maulun2Heide6Hoedema.9Boere7Kallon24Onana17Blind31Tagliaf.12Mazraoui3Schuurs6Klaassen8Gravenb.10Tadić23Berghuis22Haller11Antony

Substitutes

Coach: P. Bosschaart

Substitutes

Coach: E. ten Hag

CambuurPosition StrengthAjax
Avg Rating
7.10
Midfielder (3 v 5)7.10
0G 0A10G 4A
Cambuur5-3-2
12GoalkeeperP. Bos
4DefenderE. Schouten
18DefenderD. Sambissa
15DefenderM. Tol
16DefenderA. Bangura
2DefenderJ. ter Heide
10MidfielderM. Paulissen
20MidfielderR. Maulun
6MidfielderM. Hoedemakers
9ForwardT. Boere
7ForwardI. Kallon
Ajax4-2-3-1
24GoalkeeperA. Onana
17DefenderD. Blind
31DefenderN. Tagliafico
12DefenderN. Mazraoui
3DefenderP. Schuurs
6MidfielderD. Klaassen6.96G2A
8MidfielderR. Gravenberch
10MidfielderD. Tadić
23MidfielderS. Berghuis7.34G2A
11MidfielderAntony
22ForwardS. Haller

Recent Form

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

Cambuur

LDDLWL

Ajax

WLDWLD

Cambuur vs Ajax Head to Head Results

Cambuur and Ajax have met 10 times — Cambuur won 1, Ajax won 8, with 1 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2013. Ajax leads the head-to-head with 8 victories from 10 meetings. A combined 42 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.20 per match (7 for the home side, 35 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 games (80%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Ajax are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 9–0 in 2021.

1

Cambuur

1

Drawn

8

Ajax

Goals: 7Goals: 35

Recent Meetings (10)

5 Feb 2023Cambuur0 – 5Ajax
3 Sept 2022Ajax4 – 0Cambuur
18 Sept 2021Ajax9 – 0Cambuur
15 Dec 2016Cambuur2 – 1Ajax
9 Apr 2016Cambuur0 – 1Ajax
21 Nov 2015Ajax5 – 1Cambuur
10 May 2015Ajax3 – 0Cambuur
9 Nov 2014Cambuur2 – 4Ajax
9 Mar 2014Ajax1 – 1Cambuur
15 Dec 2013Cambuur1 – 2Ajax
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026