AZ Alkmaar - Ajax - 8 December 2024 Eredivisie - (2-1)

Corner awarded to Ajax.

Throw-in for Ajax close to the penalty box.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Marc Nagtegaal awards Alkmaar a goal kick.

Ajax surge into the attack at AFAS Stadion but Brian Brobbey’s header is off-target.

Throw-in high up the field for Ajax in Alkmaar.

Ball safe as Ajax is awarded a throw-in in their half.

It seems as if Troy Parrott is unable to continue. Mexx Meerdink replaces him for the home team.

Denso Kasius is on a sub for Seiya Maikuma for Alkmaar.

Alkmaar have a goal kick.

Corner awarded to Ajax.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a free kick to Ajax.

Alkmaar awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Alkmaar needs to be cautious. Ajax have an attacking throw-in.

Troy Parrott returns to the field for Alkmaar after picking up a slight injury.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a free kick to Ajax in their own half.

Troy Parrott is writhing in pain and play has been suspended for a few moments.

Free kick for Ajax in their own half.

Maarten Martens is making the team's second substitution at AFAS Stadion with Kees Smit replacing Ernest Poku.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a throw-in for Alkmaar, close to Ajax's area.

Goal! The away team reduce the deficit to 2-1 through a strike by Mika Godts. . That's a fine assist from Brian Brobbey.

Throw-in high up the field for Ajax in Alkmaar.

Can Alkmaar capitalize from this throw-in deep inside Ajax's half?

At AFAS Stadion, Ajax are penalized for being offside.

In Alkmaar a free kick has been awarded the away team.

Free kick Ajax.

Christian Rasmussen is replacing Kenneth Taylor for the away team.

Goal! Mayckel Lahdo extends Alkmaar lead to 2-0 with a header. Peer Koopmeiners instrumental with a fine assist.

Alkmaar have been awarded a corner by Marc Nagtegaal.

Ajax's Kenneth Taylor looks ok and returns to the pitch.

Corner awarded to Alkmaar.

Marc Nagtegaal waits before resuming play because Kenneth Taylor for Ajax is still down.

Ajax make their fourth substitution with Mika Godts replacing Chuba Akpom.

The away team have replaced Davy Klaassen with Kian Fitz-Jim. This is the third substitution made today by Francesco Farioli.

Marc Nagtegaal awards Ajax a goal kick.

In Alkmaar, Ernest Poku (Alkmaar) misses the target with a header.

Ajax's Branco Van den Boomen gets in a shot on goal at AFAS Stadion. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Free kick for Ajax in the half of Alkmaar.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Alkmaar.

Alkmaar awarded a free kick in their own half.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a Ajax throw-in in Alkmaar's half.

Can Alkmaar get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Ajax's half?

Maarten Martens is making the team's first substitution at AFAS Stadion with Mayckel Lahdo replacing Ruben van Bommel.

Goal! Troy Parrott gives Alkmaar a 1-0 lead. Great play from Peer Koopmeiners to set up the goal.

Free kick for Ajax in their own half.

Alkmaar have been awarded a corner by Marc Nagtegaal.

In Alkmaar Alkmaar drive forward through Ernest Poku. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Francesco Farioli (Ajax) is making a second substitution, with Brian Brobbey replacing Wout Weghorst.

Bertrand Traore is replacing Steven Berghuis for Ajax at AFAS Stadion.

Throw-in for Alkmaar in the half of Ajax.

Ajax will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Alkmaar.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a Ajax throw-in in Alkmaar's half.

Ball goes out of play for a Alkmaar goal kick.

Ajax have been awarded a corner by Marc Nagtegaal.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a free kick to Ajax in their own half.

Corner awarded to Alkmaar.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a free kick to Alkmaar in their own half.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a free kick to Ajax.

So close for Alkmaar as Ruben van Bommel's shot comes back off the post.

Goal kick for Ajax at AFAS Stadion.

Alkmaar have a goal kick.

Marc Nagtegaal awards Ajax a goal kick.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Ball goes out of play for a Alkmaar goal kick.

Goal kick for Ajax at AFAS Stadion.

Can Ajax get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Alkmaar's half?

Wouter Goes (Alkmaar) has been booked and must now be careful not to get a second yellow card.

Ajax awarded a free kick in their own half.

The ref's whistle signals the end of the first-half.

Ajax have a goal kick.

Ruben van Bommel for Alkmaar gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Josip Sutalo (Ajax) has received a yellow card from Marc Nagtegaal.

Alkmaar are in shooting range from this free kick.

Free kick for Alkmaar in the half of Ajax.

Corner awarded to Alkmaar.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Alkmaar.

Jordy Clasie of Alkmaar gets in a strike, but is off target.

Alkmaar have been awarded a corner by Marc Nagtegaal.

Ernest Poku gets his shot on target but fails to score for Alkmaar.

Free kick for Ajax in their own half.

Throw-in for Alkmaar in their own half.

Marc Nagtegaal awards the home team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Ajax at AFAS Stadion.

Throw-in for Ajax close to the penalty box.

Alkmaar awarded a throw-in in their own half.

At AFAS Stadion, Wout Weghorst has been yellow-carded for the away team.

Free kick for Alkmaar in their own half.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a free kick to Ajax in their own half.

In Alkmaar a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Goal kick for Ajax at AFAS Stadion.

Ruben van Bommel (Alkmaar) gets in a great strike – straight into the post! Ohhhh so close!

Marc Nagtegaal awards the away team a throw-in.

Throw-in for Ajax in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the home team in Alkmaar.

Free kick Ajax.

Marc Nagtegaal awards Ajax a goal kick.

Alkmaar awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Ajax goal kick.

In Alkmaar Alkmaar attack through Sven Mijnans. The finish is off target, however.

Alkmaar awarded a free kick in their own half.

Alkmaar to take a throw-in in Ajax territory.

Ajax have a goal kick.

Free kick for Ajax in their own half.

A throw-in for the away team on the opposite half.

Can Ajax get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Alkmaar's half?

Kenneth Taylor for Ajax drives towards goal at AFAS Stadion. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Ajax advance rapidly upfield but Marc Nagtegaal blows for offside.

Ajax to take a throw-in in Alkmaar territory.

Throw-in for Alkmaar in the half of Ajax.

Throw-in for Alkmaar at AFAS Stadion.

Alkmaar have a dangerous throw-in.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a free kick to Alkmaar in their own half.

Ball safe as Alkmaar is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a free kick to Ajax in their own half.

Marc Nagtegaal signals a Alkmaar throw-in in Ajax's half.

Throw-in Ajax.

Ajax awarded a free kick in their own half.

Chuba Akpom is back on his feet again.

Chuba Akpom is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

Free kick for Alkmaar in their own half.

AZ Alkmaar's performance of the last 5 matches is better than Ajax Amsterdam's.

A year ago, Ajax Amsterdam were number 6 in the table with 21 points. Now they are number 2 with 33 points.

Did you know that AZ Alkmaar scores 23% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

AZ Alkmaar scores 2.59 goals when playing at home and Ajax Amsterdam scores 1.93 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between AZ Alkmaar and Ajax Amsterdam is 1.2.

Average number of goals in meetings between AZ Alkmaar and Ajax Amsterdam is 2.4.

AZ Alkmaar scores 1.6 goals in a match against Ajax Amsterdam and Ajax Amsterdam scores 0.8 goals against AZ Alkmaar (on average).

Ajax Amsterdam have won just 0 of their last 5 Eredivisie games against AZ Alkmaar.

AZ Alkmaar have lost just 0 of their last 5 Eredivisie games against Ajax Amsterdam.

In the last 5 meetings AZ Alkmaar won 3, Ajax Amsterdam won 0, 2 draws.

AZ Alkmaar have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against Ajax Amsterdam (in all competitions).

Ajax Amsterdam's performance of the last 5 matches is better than AZ Alkmaar's.

In Eredivisie, Ajax Amsterdam has better performance than AZ Alkmaar.

When Ajax Amsterdam is down 1-0 away, they win 26% of their matches.

When AZ Alkmaar is down 0-1 home, they win 44% of their matches.

When Ajax Amsterdam leads 0-1 away, they win in 90% of their matches.

When AZ Alkmaar leads 1-0 at home, they win in 64% of their matches.

On their last meeting AZ Alkmaar won by 2 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was AZ Alkmaar.

AZ Alkmaar wins 41% of halftimes, Ajax Amsterdam wins 55%.

AZ Alkmaar wins 1st half in 41% of their matches, Ajax Amsterdam in 55% of their matches.

AZ Alkmaar have scored at least one goal for 7 consecutive matches.

AZ Alkmaar have conceded a goal in each of their last 14 matches.

Sven Mijnans has more yellow cards (4) than any other player at AZ Alkmaar. Brian Brobbey has collected 4 for Ajax Amsterdam.

Troy Parrott is AZ Alkmaar's top scorer with 7 goals. Davy Klaassen has scored 6 times for Ajax Amsterdam.

Ajax Amsterdam haven't scored in 0 of their 7 away matches in Eredivisie this season.

AZ Alkmaar haven't scored in 0 of their 7 home matches in Eredivisie this season.

When playing at home, AZ Alkmaar have not lost to Ajax Amsterdam in their last 3 encounters.

Did you know that Ajax Amsterdam scores 26% of their goals between the minutes 61-75?

Did you know that AZ Alkmaar scores 20% of their goals between the minutes 46-60?

Last season AZ Alkmaar won both games against Ajax Amsterdam (2-0 at home and 2-1 away).

During the last 64 meetings, AZ Alkmaar have won 16 times, there have been 16 draws while Ajax Amsterdam have won 32 times. The goal difference is 128-76 in favour of Ajax Amsterdam.

During the last 31 meetings with AZ Alkmaar playing at home, AZ Alkmaar have won 10 times, there have been 9 draws while Ajax Amsterdam have won 12 times. The goal difference is 47-41 in favour of Ajax Amsterdam.

The most common result of matches between AZ Alkmaar and Ajax Amsterdam when AZ Alkmaar is playing at home is 1-1. 5 matches have ended with this result.