Vitesse 2-2 Ajax – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours Ajax (52%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Vitesse face Ajax.
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Full Analysis
GelreDome plays host to Vitesse versus Ajax in Eredivisie, Regular Season - 34. Kick-off: Sunday 19 May 2024 at 13:30 UTC.
Form & Momentum
Vitesse have collected 0.70 PPG across 10 Eredivisie outings this season: 2W 1D 7L. Last five: L L W L W. They are averaging 1.00 goals per game and conceding 2.50 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.50 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
Vitesse at GelreDome this season: 2W 3D 5L from 10 home games — 0.90 PPG on home soil. At home they are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded per game. BTTS has landed in 60% of their home matches — a rate that supports the Yes angle in this fixture.
Ajax's overall Eredivisie record this term: 5W 4D 1L from 10 games (1.90 PPG). Last five: L W D W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.10 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Ajax away from home this season: 6W 1D 3L from 10 away games — 1.90 PPG on the road. They are averaging 2.30 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 80% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
On a straight form reading, Ajax are the stronger side — 1.20 PPG clear of the hosts (1.90 vs 0.70). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
In terms of goals, both squads have been finding the net consistently (using home/away splits) — Vitesse have seen both teams score in 60% of their games, Ajax in 80%. That combined rate is a strong statistical case for BTTS Yes as a standalone play.
H2H Analysis
Across the last 5 meetings, Ajax have the stronger historical record — 3 wins to Vitesse's 0, with 2 draws in the mix.
Attacking output has been a hallmark of this fixture. At 4.2 goals per game across 5 meetings, the Over 2.5 has a statistically grounded case from the head-to-head record alone. The most recent clash, on 25 Nov 2023, ended 0–5 with Ajax winning.
The H2H provides genuine backing for the away side. Ajax have won 3 of 5 previous encounters, and at 4.2 goals per game, the goals market also points upward. The away win and Over 2.5 combination has a historical case worth noting.
Trading Data
Vitesse goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (67 games, 33 at home): they score before half-time in 73% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 76% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 53% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 52% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 48% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 40%; they fail to score in 39% of games.
Ajax goal-timing and half-time pattern breakdown (67 games, 33 at away): they score before half-time in 88% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 56% of the time; they lead at the break 51% of the time; BTTS occurs in 76% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 79% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 63%.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Vitesse 49% versus Ajax 70%; no strong lean in either direction. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (Vitesse 55% | Ajax 76%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Vitesse 1.62 xG and Ajax 2.28 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: Vitesse attack 0.750 / defence 1.251 | Ajax attack 1.235 / defence 1.257. League average goals — home 1.724 / away 1.474. Vitesse's attack strength of 0.750 is below the league average — the 1.62 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Ajax bring a strong defensive rating of 1.257 — this is suppressing Vitesse's projected output below what their attack strength alone would suggest. Ajax have an above-average attack strength of 1.235 — the away xG of 2.28 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 67 Vitesse games / 67 Ajax games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Vitesse 26% | Draw 22% | Ajax 52%. Fair-value odds: Vitesse 3.85 | Draw 4.55 | Ajax 1.92. Ajax hold a narrow Poisson edge at 52% — the draw (22%) is close enough to merit draw-inclusive market consideration.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 75% | BTTS probability 73% | Total xG 3.90. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 75% — a total xG of 3.90 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 73% reflects that both xG figures (1.62 / 2.28) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Final Verdict
Poisson rates Ajax as the most likely outcome at 52% — moderate model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 22% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Ajax if the outright odds are short.
The Poisson model projects 3.90 xG in total — Over 2.5 at 75% — strong confidence, supported by form averaging 3.6 goals per game and H2H averaging 4.2 goals per meeting.
Poisson assigns a 73% probability to BTTS Yes based on the attack/defence strength model. Form rates corroborate: Vitesse 60% | Ajax 80% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Vitesse vs Ajax | Competition: Eredivisie, Regular Season - 34 | Venue: GelreDome • Kick-off: Sunday 19 May 2024, 13:30 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Vitesse 26% | Draw 22% | Ajax 52% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 75% | BTTS 73% | xG Vitesse 1.62 / Ajax 2.28 • Poisson strength factors: Vitesse attack 0.750 / def 1.251 | Ajax attack 1.235 / def 1.257 | league avg home 1.724 / away 1.474 • Poisson stance: Ajax (52%) — moderate lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.62
Vitesse xG
Expected Goals
2.28
Ajax xG
73%
BTTS
91%
Over 1.5
75%
Over 2.5
55%
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 Vitesse vs Ajax kick off?
Vitesse vs Ajax kicked off at 13:30 on Sunday 19 May 2024 at GelreDome.
What was the final score in Vitesse vs Ajax?
Vitesse 2 - 2 Ajax.
Where is Vitesse vs Ajax being played?
The match is being played at GelreDome.
What competition is Vitesse vs Ajax part of?
Vitesse vs Ajax is a Regular Season - 34 fixture in the Eredivisie (Netherlands).
Who is favourite to win Vitesse vs Ajax?
Our statistical model gives Vitesse a 26% chance of winning, Ajax a 52% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making Ajax the favourite.
Will both teams score in Vitesse vs Ajax?
Our model estimates a 73% probability that both Vitesse and Ajax will score (BTTS).
Will Vitesse vs Ajax have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 75%.
What is the head-to-head record between Vitesse and Ajax?
Record (5 meetings): Vitesse 0W | Draws 2 | Ajax 3W.
What form are Vitesse and Ajax in?
Vitesse (all comps): 2W-1D-7L in 10 | 0.70 PPG | GF 1.00 / GA 2.50 | L5 L-L-W-L-W. Ajax (all comps): 5W-4D-1L in 10 | 1.90 PPG | GF 2.10 / GA 1.60 | L5 L-W-D-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Vitesse's attacking strength (0.75x league average) is weighed against Ajax's defensive record (1.26x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.62. Flip it around — Ajax's attack (1.24x) against Vitesse's defence (1.25x) — and the away total comes out at 2.28.
These ratings are built from 67/67 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-2, at 8.5%. Close behind: 1-1 (8.4%), 2-2 (6.9%). Together the top three scorelines make up 24% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Ajax Win
26%
3.78
22%
4.56
52%
1.94
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 2
8.5%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 1
7.5%
Draw
2 – 2
6.9%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.62
Vitesse xG
Total xG
3.90
2.28
Ajax xG
3.78
26%
Home win
4.56
22%
Draw
1.94
52%
Away win
Goals Markets
90%
Over 1.5
1.11
10%
Under 1.5
10.00
75%
Over 2.5
1.33
25%
Under 2.5
4.00
55%
Over 3.5
1.82
45%
Under 3.5
2.22
35%
Over 4.5
2.86
65%
Under 4.5
1.54
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
73%
BTTS Yes
1.37
27%
BTTS No
3.71
Clean Sheet
10%
9.76
20%
5.08
Win to Nil
3%
36.88
10%
9.84
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.0 | 4.6 | 5.2 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 1.0 |
| 1 | 3.3 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 6.5 | 3.7 | 1.7 |
| 2 | 2.7 | 6.1 | 6.9 | 5.2 | 3.0 | 1.4 |
| 3 | 1.4 | 3.3 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 0.7 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
| 5 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
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 Vitesse vs Ajax?
Our Poisson model rates 1-2 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 8.5%.
How many goals are Vitesse and Ajax expected to score?
The model projects 1.62 expected goals for Vitesse and 2.28 for Ajax, a combined total of 3.90.
How confident is the prediction model for Vitesse vs Ajax?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 52%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Vitesse's recent record stands at 16W 15D 36L from 67 games, a 0.94 PPG return, with L-L-W-L-W in the last five.
Ajax, meanwhile, have gone 35W 19D 13L across 67 games — 1.85 PPG, with L-W-D-W-W in their last five.
The points-per-game comparison favours Ajax by 0.91 — a real, if not enormous, edge over Vitesse heading into this one.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, Vitesse have managed 7W 11D 15L from 33 games — 0.97 PPG in front of their own supporters.
Ajax's away record stands at 16W 8D 9L across 33 trips, a 1.70 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Ajax come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Vitesse are averaging 1.09 goals scored and 1.82 conceded per game recently; Ajax are on 2.36 scored and 1.45 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Ajax in 70%.
Last 67 Results — Eredivisie
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Vitesse
Current Season
Ajax
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Vitesse and Ajax in coming into this match?
Vitesse have gone 16W 15D 36L in their last 67 games (0.94 PPG), while Ajax have gone 35W 19D 13L in their last 67 (1.85 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Vitesse at home or Ajax away?
Ajax's away record (1.70 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Vitesse at home: 0.97 PPG; Ajax away: 1.70 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 6 times since August 2021 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Eredivisie. It has been a while since the last meeting — 19 May 2024, some 2 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Records & Recent Trends
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Ajax won 5-0 on 29 Aug 2021, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Vitesse have gone 0W 2D 1L from 3 meetings on their own ground against Ajax — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 6 Meetings
0
Vitesse
3
Draws
3
Ajax
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Vitesse and Ajax?
From 6 meetings on record, Vitesse have won 0, Ajax have won 3, and 3 have been drawn.
When did Vitesse and Ajax last play each other?
They last met on 19 May 2024, when Vitesse 2-2 Ajax.
Who has won more matches between Vitesse and Ajax?
Ajax have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from 6 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
Vitesse are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 73% of their matches. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 15% of those situations.
Ajax are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 88% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 42% of the time.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Vitesse 52%, Ajax 76% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 48% for Vitesse and 79% for Ajax. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 30% and 67% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: Vitesse have failed to score in 33% of games.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Vitesse 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 Vitesse play Ajax?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 52% of Vitesse's games and 76% of Ajax's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Vitesse vs Ajax usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 48% of Vitesse's matches and 79% of Ajax's.
Do Vitesse and Ajax tend to score early?
Vitesse have had a goal before half-time in 73% of their recent matches, Ajax in 88% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Vitesse and Ajax share the spoils in a 2-2 draw.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Vitesse and Ajax finished level at 2-2 at GelreDome, Regular Season - 34, in the Eredivisie. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Vitesse 1.62 xG and Ajax 2.28 xG, a combined 3.90. The scoreboard read 2-2 for 4 actual goals. Both sides finished within a goal of their individual projections, so the scoreline sat close to the model's expected shape. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Vitesse attack 0.75 / defence 1.25 against Ajax attack 1.24 / defence 1.26, drawn from 67/67 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Vitesse 26% | Draw 22% | Ajax 52%, with Ajax to win its most likely call at 52%. Instead the game produced a draw, an outcome the model had rated at just 22% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 75%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 91% and landed. Over 3.5 was 55% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 73% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 66% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Vitesse 55%, Ajax 76%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 60%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Vitesse's trading profile (67 games, 33 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 49% of their matches — today it did.
Ajax's trading profile (67 games, 33 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 70% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, Ajax arrived the stronger side — 1.85 PPG against 0.94. The form guide was only half-right: the stronger side did not lose, but could not convert the edge into a win. Vitesse (home/away splits) scored 2 against a 1.12 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 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.