4 March 2020 at 19:45
Match Summary
Utrecht defeated Ajax 2:0. The match was played in KNVB Beker 2019. Goals were scored by S. van de Streek 33′, S. Gustafson 65′ (pen.). 3 yellow cards were shown. Utrecht had 26% possession while Ajax held 74%. Utrecht had 14 shots (4 on target) compared to 20 (4 on target) for Ajax. Utrecht made 1 substitutions, Ajax made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Utrecht and Ajax — 2 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: S. Gustafson
Penalty
Match Statistics
Utrecht had 26% possession against Ajax's 74%. Utrecht registered 14 shots (4 on target) while Ajax managed 20 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 0–7. Fouls committed: 11–12.
Lineups
Utrecht lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under J. van den Brom, while Ajax deployed a 4-3-3 under E. ten Hag.
Defensive Solidity
Utrecht 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
Utrecht 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
Utrecht 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: J. van den Brom
Substitutes
Coach: E. ten Hag
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Utrecht have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Ajax show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Utrecht vs Ajax Head to Head Results
Utrecht and Ajax have met 32 times — Utrecht won 10, Ajax won 14, with 8 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Ajax leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 32 meetings. A combined 108 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.38 per match (46 for the home side, 62 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (56%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 20 games (63%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Utrecht are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–4 in 2011.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (32)
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