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Ajax vs Utrecht

Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam2 October 2016 at 11:30
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Referee: Bas Nijhuis

Match Events

Ajax
Utrecht
Kick Off
27′
K. Conboy

assist: Y. Ayoub

Davy Klaassen34′
37′Willem Janssen
40′Kevin Conboy
Half Time
R. Leeuwin

Own Goal

47′
51′Yassin Ayoub
57′
R. ZivkovicP. Joosten
69′Sofyan Amrabat
71′Nacer Barazite
D. SinkgravenR. Bazoer
74′
75′Sébastien Haller
78′Rico Strieder
L. Schöne

Penalty

79′
K. DolbergM. Casierra
80′
R. BazoerJ. Riedewald
86′
86′
R. StriederA. Ludwig
H. Ziyech

assist: N. Viergever

87′
90′
N. BaraziteM. van der Maarel
90′
M. van der Maarel

assist: W. Janssen

Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal3
7Shots off Goal4
21Total Shots10
9Blocked Shots3
13Shots insidebox5
9Shots outsidebox5
11Fouls18
9Corner Kicks1
0Offsides1
60%Ball Possession40%
1Yellow Cards7
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves3
517Total passes345
438Passes accurate253
85%Passes %73%

Match Summary

Ajax defeated Utrecht 3:2. The match was played in Eredivisie 2016. Goals were scored by K. Conboy 27′, R. Leeuwin 47′ (o.g.), L. Schöne 79′ (pen.), H. Ziyech 87′, M. van der Maarel 90′. 8 yellow cards were shown. Ajax had 60% possession while Utrecht held 40%. Ajax had 21 shots (5 on target) compared to 10 (3 on target) for Utrecht. Ajax made 3 substitutions, Utrecht made 3.

Rivalry since 2010

Ajax vs Utrecht Head to Head Results

32 stretnutí
Ajax
13
wins
Drawn
8
Utrecht
11
wins
Total goals
105 · 3.3/match
Both scored
17/32 · 53%
Over 2.5
19/32 · 59%

Recent Form

Ajax

DWWLDW

Utrecht

WLWLWW

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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.

Ajax5wins
1draws10 meetings
Utrecht4wins

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 (73%) — the odds may underestimate Utrecht.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.2%

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 75.0%Draw 19.5%Away 11.5%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.334.807.50
Max1.345.5710.17
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 market72.9%17.5%9.6%
Public market70.3%18.7%11.0%
Δ2.6%1.2%1.4%

Ajax vs Utrecht — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Ajax
Result vs. Market: Ajax (75%)

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:01Utrecht

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
09/11/25Utrecht2–1Ajax2.70/3.70/2.45
20/04/25Utrecht4–0Ajax3.45/3.65/2.03
04/12/24Ajax2–2Utrecht1.45/4.57/6.49
03/03/24Ajax2–0Utrecht1.79/4.17/3.99
22/10/23Utrecht4–3Ajax3.73/3.93/1.90
21/05/23Ajax3–1Utrecht1.26/6.23/10.44
28/08/22Utrecht0–2Ajax6.50/5.04/1.43
16/01/22Utrecht0–3Ajax6.59/4.84/1.45
03/10/21Ajax0–1Utrecht1.16/7.48/15.70
08/11/20Utrecht0–3Ajax4.43/4.09/1.70

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: Ajax

W 739D 213L 159
Over 2.565
Goals scored2742

Away Record: Utrecht

W 426D 291L 394
Over 2.557
Goals scored1664

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026