Match Analysis: Utrecht vs Ajax
Utrecht vs Ajax ended 2-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.
How the match unfolded
Utrecht beat Ajax 2-1.
Goals: M. Didden (Utrecht, 45'), S. Haller (Utrecht, 54'), M. Godts (Ajax, 56').
Utrecht had 32% possession to Ajax's 68%, with 16.00 shots to 10.00.
M. Godts (Ajax) was the standout performer, rated 8.5.
Match events timeline
Match statistics
Utrecht
Starting lineups and substitutes

Utrecht
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: Ron Jans
Starting XI
- 1V. BarkasG
- 2S. HoremansD
- 15A. BlakeM
- 16S. El KarouaniD
- 20D. de WitM
- 21G. ZechielM
- 22M. RodriguezM
- 24N. ViergeverD
- 27A. EngwandaM
- 40M. DiddenD
- 91S. HallerF
Substitutes (12)

Ajax
Formation 4-2-3-1 · Coach: Johnny Gijsbert Alan Heitinga
Starting XI
- 2L. RosaD
- 6Y. RegeerM
- 8K. TaylorM
- 10O. GloukhM
- 11M. GodtsM
- 15Y. BaasD
- 17O. EdvardsenM
- 22R. PasveerG
- 25W. WeghorstF
- 37J. SutaloD
- 41G. AldersD
Substitutes (12)
- 1V. JarosG
- 3A. GaaeiD
- 4K. ItakuraD
- 7R. MoroF
- 9K. DolbergF
- 12J. HeerkensG
- 16J. McConnellM
- 18D. KlaassenM
- 24J. MokioD
- 28K. Fitz-JimM
- 43R. BounidaF
- 48S. SteurM
Data-based man of the match and player highlights

M. Godts
Rating 8.5 · 1 goals · 0 assists · 2 shots on target

M. Didden
Rating 8.2 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

S. El Karouani
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 2 A · 1 SOT

R. Pasveer
Rating 7.3 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

S. Haller
Rating 7.5 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

V. Barkas
Rating 7.5 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT
Prediction vs actual result
Utrecht win
Final result: Utrecht won
Over 2.5 goals
Final: 3 goals (2-1).
Yes
Both teams scored.
Utrecht vs Ajax match analysis
Review Utrecht 2-1 Ajax with the match story, goals, events, lineups, player highlights and detailed team statistics from Eredivisie.