Cambuur vs Ajax – Pre-Match Analysis
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Poisson model favours Ajax (87%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Cambuur face Ajax.
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Pre-Match Analysis
Cambuur and Ajax meet at Kooi Stadion in Eredivisie, Regular Season - 34. This fixture gets under way on Sunday 23 May 2027 at 12:30 UTC.
Form
Cambuur (all games): 2W 2D 6L across 10 Eredivisie fixtures this term — 0.80 PPG. Last five: W L L L L. They are averaging 1.30 goals per game and conceding 2.70 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.70 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches — an extremely high rate that makes BTTS Yes a well-supported standalone angle from their form alone. Cambuur have played only a handful of Eredivisie games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
In front of their own supporters this season, Cambuur have posted 4W 2D 4L at Kooi Stadion — 1.40 PPG. At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 2.30 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 80% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture. Their home PPG of 1.40 is noticeably stronger than their overall 0.80 — Cambuur are significantly better at Kooi Stadion than their overall form suggests.
Ajax have collected 1.90 PPG across 10 Eredivisie outings this season: 5W 4D 1L. Last five: W D W D W. They are scoring at 1.80 per game and conceding 0.60. Defensively, 0.60 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. 7 clean sheets from 10 games (70%) is an exceptional defensive record — they are keeping clean sheets more often than not. Both teams have scored in just 30% of their games, reflecting a regular tendency to keep or record clean sheets. Ajax have played only a handful of Eredivisie games so far this season, so this record also draws on matches from last season.
On the road, Ajax have gone 4W 5D 1L from 10 away fixtures this term (1.70 PPG). Away from home they average 1.60 goals scored and 0.70 conceded per game. 6 away clean sheets from 10 games (60%) — they are as difficult to score against on the road as they are at home.
Ajax arrive in superior form — a 1.10 PPG advantage (1.90 vs 0.80) that offsets much of the home-ground benefit. The away side are the form pick, with draw protection the sensible way to manage the home-field uncertainty.
Head-to-Head
Ajax hold the superior head-to-head record in this fixture, claiming 4 wins from 4 meetings. The hosts have won just 0 times in that span.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 5.8 goals per game across 4 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 5 Feb 2023, ended 0–5 with Ajax winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Ajax have won 4 of 4 previous encounters, and at 5.8 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
Trading & In-Play
Cambuur — key trading statistics (39 games, 19 at home): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 89% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 68% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 63% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 49%.
Ajax — key trading statistics (39 games, 19 at away): they score before half-time in 74% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 57% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 57% of those occasions; they lead at the break 49% of the time; BTTS occurs in 68% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 63% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 41%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — Cambuur 72% and Ajax 62% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Cambuur 67% | Ajax 56%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Cambuur 0.86 xG and Ajax 3.66 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: Cambuur attack 0.789 / defence 1.707 | Ajax attack 1.141 / defence 0.650. League average goals — home 1.674 / away 1.880. Cambuur's attack strength of 0.789 is below the league average — the 0.86 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Ajax's defence strength of 0.650 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. Data: 4 Cambuur games / 37 Ajax games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Cambuur 5% | Draw 9% | Ajax 87%. Fair-value odds: Cambuur 20.00 | Draw 11.11 | Ajax 1.15. The model has a clear lean to Ajax (87%) — a 82pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 83% | BTTS probability 56% | Total xG 4.52. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 83% — a total xG of 4.52 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 probability of 56% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Ajax at 87% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support.
The Poisson model projects 4.52 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 83% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 3.1 goals per game and H2H averaging 5.8 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 56% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Cambuur 80% | Ajax 40% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Cambuur vs Ajax | Competition: Eredivisie, Regular Season - 34 | Venue: Kooi Stadion • Kick-off: Sunday 23 May 2027, 12:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Cambuur 5% | Draw 9% | Ajax 87% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 83% | BTTS 56% | xG Cambuur 0.86 / Ajax 3.66 • Poisson strength factors: Cambuur attack 0.789 / def 1.707 | Ajax attack 1.141 / def 0.650 | league avg home 1.674 / away 1.880 • Poisson stance: Ajax (87%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
0.86
Cambuur xG
Expected Goals
3.66
Ajax xG
56%
BTTS
94%
Over 1.5
83%
Over 2.5
66%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Cambuur vs Ajax kick off?
Cambuur vs Ajax is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 on Sunday 23 May 2027 at Kooi Stadion.
Where is Cambuur vs Ajax being played?
The match is being played at Kooi Stadion.
What competition is Cambuur vs Ajax part of?
Cambuur vs Ajax is a Regular Season - 34 fixture in the Eredivisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Cambuur vs Ajax?
Our statistical model gives Cambuur a 5% chance of winning, Ajax a 87% chance, and a 9% chance of a draw — making Ajax the favourite.
Will both teams score in Cambuur vs Ajax?
Our model estimates a 56% probability that both Cambuur and Ajax will score (BTTS).
Will Cambuur vs Ajax have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 83%.
What is the head-to-head record between Cambuur and Ajax?
Record (4 meetings): Cambuur 0W | Draws 0 | Ajax 4W.
What form are Cambuur and Ajax in?
Cambuur (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 2.70 | L5 W-L-L-L-L. Ajax (all comps): 5W-4D-1L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 1.80 / GA 0.60 | L5 W-D-W-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Cambuur's attacking strength (0.79x league average) is weighed against Ajax's defensive record (0.65x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 0.86. Flip it around — Ajax's attack (1.14x) against Cambuur's defence (1.71x) — and the away total comes out at 3.66.
These ratings are built from 4/37 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 0-3, at 8.9%. Close behind: 0-4 (8.2%), 1-3 (7.6%). Together the top three scorelines make up 25% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Ajax Win
5%
22.03
9%
11.47
87%
1.15
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
0 – 3
8.9%
Away win
Most likely
0 – 4
8.2%
Away win
1 – 3
7.6%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
0.86
Cambuur xG
Total xG
4.52
3.66
Ajax xG
22.03
5%
Home win
11.47
9%
Draw
1.15
87%
Away win
Goals Markets
94%
Over 1.5
1.06
6%
Under 1.5
16.67
83%
Over 2.5
1.20
17%
Under 2.5
5.88
66%
Over 3.5
1.52
34%
Under 3.5
2.94
47%
Over 4.5
2.13
53%
Under 4.5
1.89
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
56%
BTTS Yes
1.77
44%
BTTS No
2.29
Clean Sheet
3%
38.98
42%
2.36
Win to Nil
0%
–
37%
2.72
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1.1 | 4.0 | 7.3 | 8.9 | 8.2 | 6.0 |
| 1 | 0.9 | 3.4 | 6.3 | 7.6 | 7.0 | 5.1 |
| 2 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 3.0 | 2.2 |
| 3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
| 4 | – | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 5 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Cambuur vs Ajax?
Our Poisson model rates 0-3 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 8.9%.
How many goals are Cambuur and Ajax expected to score?
The model projects 0.86 expected goals for Cambuur and 3.66 for Ajax, a combined total of 4.52.
How confident is the prediction model for Cambuur vs Ajax?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 87%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Across their last 39 outings, Cambuur have picked up 1.85 PPG on a 21W 9D 9L record — W-L-L-L-L across the most recent five. It's still early in the season for Cambuur, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
Ajax's form line: 17W 16D 6L from 39 games, 1.72 PPG, last five W-D-W-D-W. It's still early in the season for Ajax, so this record blends in a handful of games from last season too.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 1.85 PPG for Cambuur against 1.72 for Ajax. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
On home soil, Cambuur have posted 1.95 PPG from 19 outings (11W 4D 4L).
On the road, Ajax have gone 7W 10D 2L from 19 away games — 1.63 PPG when travelling.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Cambuur are averaging 1.97 goals scored and 1.62 conceded per game recently; Ajax are on 1.85 scored and 1.10 conceded. Both sides have been scoring freely, which tends to support the goals markets running hot in this fixture.
On BTTS specifically: Cambuur have seen both teams score in 72% of their recent games; Ajax in 62%.
Defensively: Ajax in 36% — worth knowing if you're weighing up clean-sheet or BTTS-No markets.
Last 39 Results — Eredivisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Cambuur
Early Season
Ajax
Early Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Cambuur and Ajax in coming into this match?
Cambuur have gone 21W 9D 9L in their last 39 games (1.85 PPG), while Ajax have gone 17W 16D 6L in their last 39 (1.72 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Cambuur at home or Ajax away?
Cambuur's home record (1.95 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Cambuur at home: 1.95 PPG; Ajax away: 1.63 PPG.
Have Cambuur or Ajax been keeping clean sheets recently?
Cambuur have kept a clean sheet in 23% of their recent games, Ajax in 36%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 4 times since September 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Eredivisie. It has been a while since the last meeting — 5 February 2023, some 1 year back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
Ajax have won the last 4 meetings between these two, a run that gives them the psychological edge coming in.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Ajax won 9-0 on 18 Sep 2021, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Cambuur have gone 0W 0D 2L from 2 meetings on their own ground against Ajax — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 4 Meetings
0
Cambuur
0
Draws
4
Ajax
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Cambuur and Ajax?
From 4 meetings on record, Cambuur have won 0, Ajax have won 4, and 0 have been drawn.
When did Cambuur and Ajax last play each other?
They last met on 5 February 2023, when Cambuur 0-5 Ajax.
Who has won more matches between Cambuur and Ajax?
Ajax have the better head-to-head record, with 4 wins from 4 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Cambuur are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 26% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 16% of those situations.
Ajax are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 74% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 32% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 10% of those situations.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS has landed consistently for both sides recently — 68% for Cambuur, 68% for Ajax — a strong two-way scoring signal.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 63% for Cambuur and 63% for Ajax. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 47% and 53% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Ajax in 32%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Cambuur home games / Ajax away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Cambuur play Ajax?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 68% of Cambuur's games and 68% of Ajax's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Cambuur vs Ajax usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 63% of Cambuur's matches and 63% of Ajax's.
Do Cambuur and Ajax tend to score early?
Cambuur have had a goal before half-time in 74% of their recent matches, Ajax in 74% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
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