12 February 2020 at 19:45
Match Summary
Ajax defeated Vitesse 3:0. The match was played in KNVB Beker 2019. Goals were scored by R. Babel 32′, R. Gravenberch 76′, D. Tadić 85′ (pen.). 6 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Vitesse had 39% possession while Ajax held 61%. Vitesse had 12 shots (2 on target) compared to 14 (9 on target) for Ajax. Vitesse made 2 substitutions, Ajax made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Vitesse and Ajax — 3 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.
assist: L. Traoré
assist: N. Tagliafico
Penalty
Match Statistics
Vitesse had 39% possession against Ajax's 61%. Vitesse registered 12 shots (2 on target) while Ajax managed 14 (9 on target). Corner kicks: 5–3. Fouls committed: 8–12.
Lineups
Vitesse lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under E. Sturing, while Ajax deployed a 4-3-3 under E. ten Hag.
Defensive Solidity
Vitesse deploy 4 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
Vitesse field 3 midfielders averaging —, versus Ajax's 3 rated —. 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
Vitesse start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 3 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.
Substitutes
Coach: E. Sturing
Substitutes
Coach: E. ten Hag
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Vitesse have recorded 4 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Ajax show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Vitesse vs Ajax Head to Head Results
Vitesse and Ajax have met 29 times — Vitesse won 6, Ajax won 18, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Ajax leads the head-to-head with 18 victories from 29 meetings. A combined 101 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.48 per match (33 for the home side, 68 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (62%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 21 games (72%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Ajax are currently unbeaten in the last 13 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–2 in 2019.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (29)
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