Ajax 1-1 PSV Eindhoven – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates PSV Eindhoven at 55% — neither recent form nor the head-to-head data gives a clear steer either way as Ajax face PSV Eindhoven.
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Fixture Analysis
Ajax welcome PSV Eindhoven to Johan Cruijff Arena in Eredivisie (matchday 20). Kick-off is Saturday 3 February 2024 at 19:00 UK time.
Recent Form
Across their last 10 games, Ajax have gone 8W 2D 0L — a 2.60 PPG return. Last five: W D W W W. They are averaging 3.10 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings (10%). Both teams have scored in 90% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone.
At home, Ajax have gone 7W 1D 2L in their last 10 home games (2.20 PPG). They are averaging 2.70 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
PSV Eindhoven — last 10 games: 9W 1D 0L — 2.80 PPG. Last five: W W W D W. Their attacking form is sharp — 3.20 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. Defensively, 0.50 goals conceded per game is elite-level — a side this difficult to score against is a real threat to Over 2.5 and BTTS Yes. 6 clean sheets from 10 games (60%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not.
On the road, PSV Eindhoven have gone 9W 1D 0L in their last 10 away fixtures (2.80 PPG). They are averaging 3.30 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. 6 away clean sheets from their last 10 away games (60%) — they are hard to break down on the road.
The form comparison is too close to call — 2.60 PPG (Ajax) versus 2.80 (PSV Eindhoven). When the figures are this level, no pick can be reliably derived from recent results alone.
H2H Record
There is little to separate the sides in our head-to-head data. From 4 H2H matches, Ajax have won 1, PSV Eindhoven 3, with 0 draws — a balanced record that offers no clear steer on its own.
These two sides have produced goals at a healthy rate, averaging 4.0 per game across the 4 H2H matches we hold. That scoring profile supports the Over 2.5 angle. The most recent of those, on 29 Oct 2023, ended Ajax 2–5 PSV Eindhoven — a PSV Eindhoven win.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H signal is in the goals market — at 4.0 goals per game, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle from the head-to-head data.
In-Play Profile
Ajax in-play tendencies (last 53 games, 26 of them at home): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 81% of their matches in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 56% of the time; they lead at the break 51% of the time; of the 27 games they led at half-time, they failed to win 26%; of the 10 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 30%; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 77% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 64%.
PSV Eindhoven in-play tendencies (last 53 games, 26 of them away): at least one goal arrives before half-time in 77% of their matches in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 89% of the time; they lead at the break 60% of the time; of the 8 games they trailed at half-time, they recovered to draw or win 50%; BTTS occurs in 58% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 77% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 55%; they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Ajax 70% and PSV Eindhoven 51% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Ajax 77% | PSV Eindhoven 74%). There is an in-play dynamic worth noting: Ajax surrender their half-time lead 26% of the time, while PSV Eindhoven have come from behind at the break to draw or win in 50% of cases — a combination that makes laying the hosts at HT a potential angle.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Ajax 1.30 xG and PSV Eindhoven 2.16 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Ajax attack 1.371 / defence 0.933 | PSV Eindhoven attack 1.585 / defence 0.592. League average goals — home 1.602 / away 1.461. Ajax carry an above-average attack rating of 1.371 — their 1.30 xG reflects attacking quality above the league norm. PSV Eindhoven bring a tight defence (rating 0.592, below 1 = concedes less than average) — this is pulling Ajax's projected output down. PSV Eindhoven have an above-average attack rating of 1.585, which lifts their away xG to 2.16. Data: built from Ajax's last 53 games and PSV Eindhoven's last 53.
Result probabilities: Ajax 20% | Draw 24% | PSV Eindhoven 55%. Fair-value odds: Ajax 4.88 | Draw 4.09 | PSV Eindhoven 1.82. The model has a clear lean to PSV Eindhoven (55%) — a 31pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 67% | BTTS Yes probability 66% | Total xG 3.46. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 67% — a total xG of 3.46 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 66% — both xG figures (1.30 / 2.16) are high enough that each side is projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, PSV Eindhoven are the pick at 55% — clear model lean. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 24% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 3.46 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 67% probability — strong conviction, supported by recent form (Ajax's last 10 home games and PSV Eindhoven's last 10 away games) averaging 3.9 goals per game and the H2H data averaging 4.0 goals per game across 4 H2H matches.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 66%. Form rates corroborate — both teams scored in: Ajax 70% (last 10 home games) | PSV Eindhoven 40% (last 10 away games).
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven | Competition: Eredivisie, matchday 20 | Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena • Kick-off: Saturday 3 February 2024 at 19:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Ajax 20% | Draw 24% | PSV Eindhoven 55% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 67% (Under 33%) | BTTS Yes 66% (No 34%) | xG Ajax 1.30 / PSV Eindhoven 2.16 • Poisson strength factors: Ajax attack 1.371 / def 0.933 | PSV Eindhoven attack 1.585 / def 0.592 | league avg home 1.602 / away 1.461 • Poisson stance: PSV Eindhoven (55%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.30
Ajax xG
Expected Goals
2.16
PSV Eindhoven xG
66%
BTTS
88%
Over 1.5
67%
Over 2.5
45%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven FAQs
What time does Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven kick off?
Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven kicked off at 19:00 UK time on Saturday 3 February 2024 at Johan Cruijff Arena.
What was the final score in Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven?
Ajax 1 - 1 PSV Eindhoven.
Where is Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven being played?
The match is being played at Johan Cruijff Arena.
What competition is Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven part of?
Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven is a Eredivisie fixture (matchday 20) (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven?
Our statistical model gives Ajax a 20% chance of winning, PSV Eindhoven a 55% chance, and a 24% chance of a draw — making PSV Eindhoven the favourite.
Will both teams score in Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven?
Our model estimates a 66% probability that both Ajax and PSV Eindhoven will score, so it leans towards BTTS Yes.
Will Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 67%, so it leans towards over 2.5 goals.
🧮 Model Insight
How the Model Works This Match
Working from Ajax's attack rating (1.37) and PSV Eindhoven's defence rating (0.59), the model arrives at 1.30 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, PSV Eindhoven's attack versus Ajax's defence, projects 2.16 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from Ajax's last 53 games and PSV Eindhoven's last 53 — a full enough recent sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-1 emerges as the single most likely result, at 10.0%. Close behind: 1-2 (9.5%), 0-2 (7.3%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
PSV Eindhoven Win
20%
4.88
24%
4.09
55%
1.82
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 2
9.5%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
8.8%
Draw
0 – 2
7.3%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.30
Ajax xG
Total xG
3.46
2.16
PSV Eindhoven xG
4.88
20%
Home win
4.09
24%
Draw
1.82
55%
Away win
Goals Markets
86%
Over 1.5
1.16
14%
Under 1.5
7.14
67%
Over 2.5
1.49
33%
Under 2.5
3.03
45%
Over 3.5
2.22
55%
Under 3.5
1.82
27%
Over 4.5
3.70
73%
Under 4.5
1.37
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
66%
BTTS Yes
1.51
34%
BTTS No
2.97
Clean Sheet
12%
8.67
27%
3.67
Win to Nil
2%
42.30
15%
6.67
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 3.1 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 5.3 | 2.9 | 1.2 |
| 1 | 4.1 | 8.8 | 9.5 | 6.9 | 3.7 | 1.6 |
| 2 | 2.7 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 4.5 | 2.4 | 1.0 |
| 3 | 1.2 | 2.5 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 0.5 |
| 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 10.0%.
How many goals are Ajax and PSV Eindhoven expected to score?
The model projects 1.30 expected goals for Ajax and 2.16 for PSV Eindhoven, a combined total of 3.46.
How confident is the prediction model for Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 55%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Form at a Glance
Ajax come into this having played 53 games, going 30W 13D 10L for 1.94 points per game. Their last five reads W-D-W-W-W.
On the other side, PSV Eindhoven sit at 2.45 PPG from 53 outings (41W 7D 5L), a run that reads W-W-W-D-W across their last five.
PSV Eindhoven carry the stronger recent form of the two, 0.51 PPG clear of Ajax — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
Venue Form
Ajax's home form reads 16W 6D 4L across their last 26 home games, a 2.08 PPG return.
Away from home, PSV Eindhoven have taken 2.15 points per game from their last 26 away games (17W 5D 4L).
Goals in Recent Form
Ajax are averaging 2.49 goals scored and 1.38 conceded per game recently; PSV Eindhoven are on 2.85 scored and 0.91 conceded. Ajax's scoring rate against PSV Eindhoven's tighter defensive record is one of the more interesting match-ups in the goals markets here.
On BTTS specifically: Ajax have seen both teams score in 70% of their recent games.
Defensively: PSV Eindhoven in 43% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 53 Results
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PSV Eindhoven
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Ajax (Home) vs PSV Eindhoven (Away)
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❓ Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven Form FAQs
What form are Ajax and PSV Eindhoven in coming into this match?
Ajax have gone 30W 13D 10L in their last 53 games (1.94 PPG), while PSV Eindhoven have gone 41W 7D 5L in their last 53 (2.45 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Ajax at home or PSV Eindhoven away?
PSV Eindhoven's away record (2.15 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Ajax at home: 2.08 PPG; PSV Eindhoven away: 2.15 PPG.
Have Ajax or PSV Eindhoven been keeping clean sheets recently?
Ajax have kept a clean sheet in 26% of their recent games, PSV Eindhoven in 43%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
Fixture History
This section is based on the 10 H2H matches we hold for this pairing, spanning roughly 4 years from January 2022. All of them came in Eredivisie. The most recent was as recently as 5 September 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Streaks & Records
The biggest gap in our H2H data came on 23 Apr 2023, when PSV Eindhoven won PSV Eindhoven 3-0 Ajax.
Ajax's record when hosting PSV Eindhoven specifically: 1W 2D 2L from 5 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 10 Meetings
3
Ajax
3
Draws
4
PSV Eindhoven
Recent Meetings
❓ Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Ajax and PSV Eindhoven?
Across the 10 head-to-head matches in our data, Ajax have won 3, PSV Eindhoven have won 4, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Ajax and PSV Eindhoven last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 5 September 2026: Ajax 1-3 PSV Eindhoven.
Who has won more matches between Ajax and PSV Eindhoven?
PSV Eindhoven have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from the 10 head-to-head matches in our data.
📈 Trading Insight
First-Half Patterns
Ajax are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 81% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 58% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 20% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 25% of those situations.
PSV Eindhoven are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 77% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 54% of the time, though they've let that lead slip 21% of the time they've held it — worth watching if they're only ahead by one. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 40% of those situations.
Full-Time Trends
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Ajax 62%, PSV Eindhoven 58% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 77% for Ajax and 77% for PSV Eindhoven. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 65% and 54% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Ajax keep a clean sheet in 35% of their matches; PSV Eindhoven in 35%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Ajax home games / PSV Eindhoven away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Ajax and PSV Eindhoven matches?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 62% of Ajax's games and 58% of PSV Eindhoven's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Are Ajax and PSV Eindhoven matches usually high-scoring?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 77% of Ajax's matches and 77% of PSV Eindhoven's.
Do Ajax and PSV Eindhoven matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 81% of Ajax's recent matches and 77% of PSV Eindhoven's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Ajax and PSV Eindhoven share the spoils in a 1-1 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Ajax and PSV Eindhoven finished level at 1-1 at Johan Cruijff Arena, Regular Season - 20, in the Eredivisie. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Ajax 1.30 xG and PSV Eindhoven 2.16 xG, a combined 3.46. The scoreboard read 1-1 for 2 actual goals. PSV Eindhoven landed 1.2 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Ajax attack 1.37 / defence 0.93 against PSV Eindhoven attack 1.58 / defence 0.59, drawn from 53/53 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Ajax 20% | Draw 24% | PSV Eindhoven 55%, with PSV Eindhoven to win its most likely call at 55%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 24% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 67%. The game delivered 2, so it stayed under — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 88% and landed. Over 3.5 was 45% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 66% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 76% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Ajax 77%, PSV Eindhoven 74%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's under. Their combined BTTS history runs at 60%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Ajax's trading profile (53 games, 26 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 70% of their matches — today it did.
PSV Eindhoven's trading profile (53 games, 26 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 51% of their matches — today it did; they keep a clean sheet 43% of the time, and conceded here.
Form vs Result
On form, PSV Eindhoven arrived the stronger side — 2.45 PPG against 1.94. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Ajax (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.73 scoring average — below par going forward. PSV Eindhoven (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.54 scoring average — below par going forward.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 1 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (hit), form (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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