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Ajax v Utrecht result

Full-time · Ajax 1–2 Utrecht

Eredivisie · · Johan Cruijff Arena

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Team pages: Ajax · Utrecht · Head-to-head

The model’s pre-match pick

Ajax 1–2 Utrecht — Utrecht won this Eredivisie match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Both teams to score: Yes.

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Both teams to score: Yes
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Match report, in numbers

The result

Utrecht won 2–1 at Johan Cruijff Arena in the Eredivisie on Sunday 10 May. Ajax have scored in eight consecutive matches in all competitions.

The goals

It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — Utrecht: N. Vesterlund (81’, assisted by Gjivai Zechiël) and M. van der Hoorn (90’, assisted by Souffian El Karouani); Ajax: Wout Weghorst (84’, assisted by Rayane Bounida).

How it turned

Replaying TACTIX’s published pre-match model through the match’s three key moments (goals and red cards), the biggest swing came with M. van der Hoorn’s goal on 90 minutes.

The numbers

Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Ajax 0.00, Utrecht 0.00, from 15 shots to 14 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).

Discipline

J. Manschot showed four yellow cards — against 2.7 yellows a game across the last 11 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Ajax: Steven Berghuis (4’) and Sean Steur (88’); Utrecht: J. Karlsson (15’) and Dani de Wit (38’).

What it changes

Ajax stay fourth after this result (33 league matches played).

Utrecht move up from seventh to sixth (33 league matches played).

Who stood out

By TACTIX Impact for this match, Gjivai Zechiël (Utrecht) 8.8, Souffian El Karouani (Utrecht) 7.0 and Anton Gaaei (Ajax) 6.9 led the match.

Head-to-head

Utrecht are unbeaten in the last three meetings with Ajax.

What the model said

The model’s free pick, Both teams to score: Yes, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included.

Next up

Ajax next travel to Twente on 8 November 2026.

Utrecht next host NEC Nijmegen on 8 November 2026.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

Next for Ajax: Twente v Ajax, Sunday 8 November — the preview. Next for Utrecht: Utrecht v NEC Nijmegen, Sunday 8 November — the preview.

The Numbers

  • Result: Ajax 1–2 Utrecht · Eredivisie
  • Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena · Amsterdam
  • Referee: J. Manschot
  • Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Ajax 2 · draws 1 · Utrecht 3 · 4 goals/game
  • Recent form: Ajax 2W 2D 1L · Utrecht 3W 0D 2L

Ajax 1–2 Utrecht (Eredivisie): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.75 / 1.88
Goals
against 1 / 1.25 · 1 of the last 5 over 3.25
over 8 matches
4 / 5.5
Corners
against 6.25 / 4.63 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
4.63 / 6.75
Shots on target
against 3.63 / 5.5 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.88 / 1.75
Cards
against 1.63 / 1.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches
2.73 yellows
Referee · J. Manschot
16.82 fouls a game
Home and away split · Pro
over 11 matches
246
Markets analysed

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 2 May 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 2 May 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Lines marked “our book” are this fixture’s; the rest are standard thresholds, not prices.
Per gameAjax for / againstLineUtrecht for / against
Goals scored
1.75 for · 1 against n 8
3.25our book
1.88 for · 1.25 against n 8
Corners won
4 for · 6.25 against n 8
9.5standard
5.5 for · 4.63 against n 8
Shots
11.88 for · 12.88 against n 8
19.5standard
15.88 for · 13.25 against n 8
Shots on target
4.63 for · 3.63 against n 8
8.5standard
6.75 for · 5.5 against n 8
Fouls committed
9.38 for · 10.75 against n 8
21.5standard
11 for · 9.5 against n 8
Cards shown
1.88 for · 1.63 against n 8
3.5standard
1.75 for · 1.25 against n 8

Referee: J. Manschot — 2.73 yellow cards a game, 0.18 red cards, 16.82 fouls over 11 matches.

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Ajax

Ajax Goalkeeper

Ajax — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
V. Jaroš26902341 min883.4 /90421.6 /9000 /90
M. Paes990810 min252.8 /9091 /9000 /90
R. Pasveer790630 min263.7 /90172.4 /9000 /90
Ajax — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Ajax before kick-off, to 2 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
V. Jaroš n 890.1
3.76/5
M. Paes n 890
2.36/5
R. Pasveer n 890
3.68/6

Ajax Defensive

Ajax — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
Y. Baas38883355 min742 /90471.3 /90411.1 /901875 /90320.9 /9060.2 /90
A. Gaaei31712195 min351.4 /90210.9 /9050.2 /90833.4 /90271.1 /9060.2 /90
Lucas Rosa29802319 min783 /90451.7 /90160.6 /901535.9 /90351.4 /9040.2 /90
J. Šutalo28782181 min140.6 /90482 /90130.5 /90943.9 /90100.4 /9010 /90
J. Mokio28581635 min603.3 /90241.3 /90100.6 /901136.2 /90181 /9010.1 /90
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Ajax — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Ajax before kick-off, to 2 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
Mika Godts n 888.6
0.84/2
1.86/4
D. de Wit
Y. Baas n 890
0.63/1
0.64/1
S. El Karouani
D. Klaassen n 874.9
1.87/4
0.64/0
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O. Gloukh n 858.9
0.84/0
0.84/0
G. Zechiël
A. Gaaei n 881.3
1.15/3
0.11/0
S. El Karouani
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Ajax — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Ajax before kick-off, to 2 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
Mika Godts n 888.6
1.46/2
Y. Baas n 890
1.56/4
D. Klaassen n 874.9
2.18/5
O. Gloukh n 858.9
0.83/1
A. Gaaei n 881.3
1.78/2
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Ajax Attacking

Ajax — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Mika Godts39813171 min170.5 /90130.4 /90722 /90411.2 /90832.4 /90952.7 /90
W. Weghorst26741929 min80.4 /9030.1 /90361.7 /90150.7 /90351.6 /9060.3 /90
K. Dolberg22611338 min50.3 /9030.2 /90292 /90140.9 /90110.7 /90100.7 /90
Rayane Bounida20511020 min20.2 /9080.7 /90211.9 /90111 /90363.2 /90252.2 /90
S. Berghuis16641023 min40.4 /9020.2 /90292.6 /90151.3 /90312.7 /9050.4 /90
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Ajax — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Ajax before kick-off, to 2 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Mika Godts n 888.6
1.78/4
1.16/2
Y. Baas n 890
0.11/0
00/0
D. Klaassen n 874.9
1.16/1
0.63/1
O. Gloukh n 858.9
15/0
0.63/0
A. Gaaei n 881.3
0.62/1
0.41/1
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Ajax — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Ajax before kick-off, to 2 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Mika Godts n 888.6
0.54/0
0.54/0
Y. Baas n 890
00/0
00/0
D. Klaassen n 874.9
0.32/0
00/0
O. Gloukh n 858.9
0.42/0
0.21/0
A. Gaaei n 881.3
0.11/0
0.11/0
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Utrecht

Utrecht Goalkeeper

Utrecht — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsSavesGoals concededPenalties saved
V. Barkas38883357 min1333.6 /90511.4 /9010 /90
M. Brouwer671426 min163.4 /9071.5 /9000 /90
Utrecht — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Utrecht before kick-off, to 2 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
V. Barkas n 890
4.17/7

Utrecht Defensive

Utrecht — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsTacklesInterceptionsBlocksDuels wonFouls committedYellow cards
S. El Karouani40833327 min1022.8 /90300.8 /9090.2 /901885.1 /90561.5 /9070.2 /90
M. van der Hoorn31822556 min291 /90291 /90281 /901445.1 /90291 /9010 /90
S. Horemans29832403 min451.7 /90341.3 /9060.2 /90923.4 /90180.7 /9020.1 /90
N. Viergever29802327 min301.2 /90240.9 /90220.9 /90793.1 /90220.9 /9030.1 /90
M. Didden27822219 min311.3 /90241 /90210.9 /901134.6 /90321.3 /9060.2 /90
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Utrecht — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Utrecht before kick-off, to 2 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
A. Engwanda n 890
0.52/2
0.43/0
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S. El Karouani n 884.3
1.34/4
1.27/2
A. Gaaei
G. Zechiël n 886.8
14/3
1.36/2
O. Gloukh
V. Barkas n 890
00/0
00/0
—
D. de Wit n 889.9
2.38/5
1.35/3
Mika Godts
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Utrecht — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Utrecht before kick-off, to 2 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
A. Engwanda n 890
2.88/7
S. El Karouani n 884.3
3.18/8
G. Zechiël n 886.8
1.25/3
D. de Wit n 889.9
2.36/5
M. van der Hoorn n 885.3
0.84/2
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Utrecht Attacking

Utrecht — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
PlayerAppsAvg minsGoalsAssistsShotsShots on targetKey passesDribbles completed
Miguel Rodríguez31662052 min50.2 /9000 /90441.9 /90221 /90261.1 /90271.2 /90
S. Haller22561225 min10.1 /9030.2 /90211.5 /9070.5 /90171.2 /9040.3 /90
A. Blake22541192 min30.2 /9020.2 /90262 /90131 /90171.3 /90171.3 /90
D. Min1951974 min30.3 /9000 /90201.8 /9050.5 /90100.9 /90121.1 /90
A. Stepanov1268811 min40.4 /9010.1 /90212.3 /9091 /9060.7 /9080.9 /90
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Utrecht — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Utrecht before kick-off, to 2 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
A. Engwanda n 890
0.11/0
00/0
S. El Karouani n 884.3
1.34/3
0.53/1
G. Zechiël n 886.8
1.67/3
1.26/2
V. Barkas n 890
00/0
00/0
D. de Wit n 889.9
1.37/3
0.65/0
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Utrecht — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Utrecht before kick-off, to 2 May 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
A. Engwanda n 890
00/0
00/0
S. El Karouani n 884.3
00/0
00/0
G. Zechiël n 886.8
0.43/0
0.11/0
V. Barkas n 890
00/0
00/0
D. de Wit n 889.9
0.32/0
0.32/0
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Match Statistics & Details

Full-time team statistics as recorded by the data provider; – = not recorded.
AjaxUtrecht
64%Possession36%
15Shots14
6Shots on target6
7Shots off target3
2Blocked shots5
10Shots inside the box8
4Corners7
9Fouls9
2Yellow cards2
0Red cards0
4Saves5
662Passes367
88%Pass accuracy81%

Ajax Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
M. Paes9000000006.6
A. Gaaei9000002606.9
J. Šutalo9000000007
Y. Baas9000000106.5
Lucas Rosa9000000706.9
Mika Godts9000301107.2
J. Mokio8300100707
Y. Regeer7300210106.9
S. Berghuis73000022Y6.7
O. Gloukh5800222006.7
K. Dolberg5700110106.6
W. Weghorst sub3310113007.3
D. Klaassen sub3200100106.3
Rayane Bounida sub1701112007
Sean Steur sub17001000Y6.3
O. Edvardsen sub1400000006.5

Utrecht Player Stats

PlayerMinGAShSoTKPTklCardsRating
V. Barkas9000000007.9
N. Vesterlund9010110107.6
M. van der Hoorn9010110207.9
S. El Karouani9001003307.3
A. Engwanda9000000207.2
G. Zechiël9001002307.3
D. de Wit90000054Y7.2
Y. Cathline8900310106
S. Haller7500111006.3
M. Eerdhuijzen6600001207.3
J. Karlsson66001001Y6
N. Viergever sub2400001006.3
A. Blake sub2400110006.7
D. Min sub1500110006.3
S. Horemans sub10000000–

Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.

Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Ajax v Utrecht — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
AjaxDLWWD
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 1.8 scored / 1 conceded per game
UtrechtWLWLW
Last 5: 3W 0D 2L · 2.2 scored / 2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Ajax 2 · 1 draw · Utrecht 3 · 4 goals/game
  • 2025-11-09 Utrecht 2–1 Ajax
  • 2025-04-20 Utrecht 4–0 Ajax
  • 2024-12-04 Ajax 2–2 Utrecht
  • 2024-03-03 Ajax 2–0 Utrecht
  • 2023-10-22 Utrecht 4–3 Ajax
  • 2023-05-21 Ajax 3–1 Utrecht
League standing · 2025/26
Ajax#5 pos56 pts34 pl+21 GD
Utrecht#6 pos53 pts34 pl+13 GD
Goals per game
Ajax scored1.82
Utrecht scored1.62
Ajax conceded1.21
Utrecht conceded1.24

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the model’s pick for Ajax v Utrecht?
TACTIX’s free model pick for Ajax v Utrecht was Both teams to score: Yes.
What is the head-to-head record between Ajax and Utrecht?
In their last 6 meetings, Ajax won 2, Utrecht won 3 and there was 1 draw, averaging 4 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Ajax and Utrecht?
Recent form — Ajax 2W 2D 1L; Utrecht 3W 0D 2L.

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