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Ajax vs Vitesse

Stadion Feijenoord, Rotterdam18 April 2021 at 17:00
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Referee: Bjorn Kuipers

Match Events

Ajax
Vitesse
Kick Off
R. Gravenberch
23′
30′
L. Openda

assist: A. Broja

Half Time
46′
E. DasaA. Oroz
63′Oussama Tannane
65′
L. OpendaI. Touré
72′Idrissa Toure
74′Maximilian Wittek
D. RenschP. Schuurs
75′
86′Jacob Rasmussen
D. KlaassenJ. Ekkelenkamp
87′
AntonyDavid Neres
87′
89′
M. WittekO. Darfalou
89′
O. TannaneT. Hájek
Nicolás Tagliafico90′
90′Matúš Bero
David Neres

assist: S. Haller

90+1′
Full Time

Match Statistics

10Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal2
17Total Shots8
3Blocked Shots2
11Shots insidebox4
6Shots outsidebox4
13Fouls16
5Corner Kicks2
1Offsides0
56%Ball Possession44%
1Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards1
3Goalkeeper Saves8
478Total passes373
385Passes accurate271
81%Passes %73%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Ajax is 6.40, compared to — for Vitesse. 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. Ajax's highest-rated starter is D. Rensch (6.50), while Vitesse's best-rated player is —.

Defensive Solidity

Ajax deploy 4 defenders rated 6.50 on average, against Vitesse's 5-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

Ajax field 3 midfielders averaging 6.30, versus Vitesse'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

Ajax start 3 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Vitesse 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 81% for Ajax and —% for Vitesse. 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.

Age & Experience

The average age of Ajax's starting XI is 27.0 (youngest: D. Rensch (22), oldest: D. Klaassen (32)), while Vitesse average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). 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

Ajax's starters average 2 league appearances each, versus 0 for Vitesse. 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.

Ajax4-3-35-3-2Vitesse
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Stekele.31Tagliaf.4Álvarez21Martínez2Timber15Rensch6Klaassen8Gravenb.10Tadić22Haller39Antony22Pasveer2Dasa32Wittek6Rasmuss.3Doekhi21Bero10Bazoer8Tronstad14Tannane7Openda11Broja

Substitutes

Coach: E. ten Hag

Substitutes

Coach: T. Letsch

AjaxPosition StrengthVitesse
6.40
Avg Rating
6.50Defender (4 v 5)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.30Midfielder (3 v 3)
0G 0A0G 0A
Ajax4-3-3
1GoalkeeperM. Stekelenburg
31DefenderN. Tagliafico
21DefenderL. Martínez
2DefenderJ. Timber
15DefenderD. Rensch6.5
4MidfielderEdson Álvarez
6MidfielderD. Klaassen6.3
8MidfielderR. Gravenberch
10ForwardD. Tadić
22ForwardS. Haller
39ForwardAntony
Vitesse5-3-2
22GoalkeeperR. Pasveer
2DefenderE. Dasa
32DefenderM. Wittek
6DefenderJ. Rasmussen
3DefenderD. Doekhi
10DefenderR. Bazoer
21MidfielderM. Bero
8MidfielderS. Tronstad
14MidfielderO. Tannane
7ForwardL. Openda
11ForwardA. Broja

Match Summary

Ajax defeated Vitesse 2:1. The match was played in KNVB Beker 2020. Goals were scored by R. Gravenberch 23′, L. Openda 30′, David Neres 90′. 5 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Ajax had 56% possession while Vitesse held 44%. Ajax had 17 shots (10 on target) compared to 8 (4 on target) for Vitesse. Ajax made 3 substitutions, Vitesse made 4.

Rivalry since 2010

Ajax vs Vitesse Head to Head Results

29 stretnutí
Ajax
18
wins
Drawn
5
Vitesse
6
wins
Total goals
101 · 3.5/match
Both scored
17/29 · 59%
Over 2.5
21/29 · 72%

Recent Form

Ajax

DWWLDW

Vitesse

LDWWDW

Match Prediction

Ajax

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Vitesse

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Ajax or draw

50%Form50%
61%Attack39%
17%Defence83%
85%Head-to-head15%
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026