AFC Ajax vs FC Utrecht: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 21 May

AFC Ajax

W L D W W

3rd place in Holland Eredivisie

3-1

21/05/2023 08:30

FC Utrecht

W L W W L

7th place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for AFC Ajax vs FC Utrecht on 21 May 2023 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full AFC Ajax vs FC Utrecht preview before placing your bet.

AFC Ajax are currently 3rd with 69 points after 34 matches.
FC Utrecht sit 7th with 54 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: AFC Ajax to win with probability 75%.
Head-to-head history favors AFC Ajax, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. FC Utrecht have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:30

2023-05-21

AFC Ajax vs FC Utrecht - Prediction & Odds

AFC Ajax

FC Utrecht

2023-05-21 08:30

STANDINGS UP TO 21/05/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Feyenoord	82	34	25	7	2	81	30	51
02 PSV Eindhoven	75	34	23	6	5	89	40	49
03 AFC Ajax	69	34	20	9	5	86	38	48
04 AZ Alkmaar	67	34	20	7	7	68	35	33
05 FC Twente Enschede	64	34	18	10	6	66	27	39
06 Sparta Rotterdam	59	34	17	8	9	60	37	23
07 FC Utrecht	54	34	15	9	10	55	50	5
08 SC Heerenveen	46	34	12	10	12	44	50	-6
09 RKC Waalwijk	41	34	11	8	15	50	64	-14
10 Vitesse Arnhem	40	34	10	10	14	45	50	-5
11 Go Ahead Eagles	40	34	10	10	14	46	56	-10
12 NEC Nijmegen	39	34	8	15	11	42	45	-3
13 Fortuna Sittard	36	34	10	6	18	39	62	-23
14 Volendam	36	34	10	6	18	42	71	-29
15 Excelsior SBV	32	34	9	5	20	32	71	-39
16 Emmen	28	34	6	10	18	33	65	-32
17 SC Cambuur	19	34	5	4	25	26	69	-43
18 Groningen	18	34	4	6	24	31	75	-44

Head To Head

28/08/2022 06:20

FC Utrecht

0 - 2

AFC Ajax

HOL D1

16/01/2022 07:15

FC Utrecht

0 - 3

AFC Ajax

HOL D1

03/10/2021 08:30

AFC Ajax

0 - 1

FC Utrecht

HOL D1

22/04/2021 12:45

AFC Ajax

1 - 1

FC Utrecht

HOL D1

16/12/2020 16:00

AFC Ajax

5 - 4

FC Utrecht

HOLC

08/11/2020 07:15

FC Utrecht

0 - 3

AFC Ajax

HOL D1

AFC Ajax

67%

Draw

17%

FC Utrecht

17%

AFC Ajax Last 6 matches

16/05/2023 09:00

Groningen 2 - 3 AFC Ajax HOL D1

06/05/2023 15:00

AFC Ajax 0 - 0 AZ Alkmaar HOL D1

30/04/2023 12:00

AFC Ajax 1 - 1 PSV Eindhoven HOLC

23/04/2023 08:30

PSV Eindhoven 3 - 0 AFC Ajax HOL D1

16/04/2023 14:00

AFC Ajax 3 - 1 Emmen HOL D1

09/04/2023 10:45

AFC Ajax 4 - 0 Fortuna Sittard HOL D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches FC Utrecht

13/05/2023 15:00

FC Utrecht 2 - 0 RKC Waalwijk HOL D1

06/05/2023 14:00

SC Cambuur 0 - 3 FC Utrecht HOL D1

23/04/2023 10:45

Feyenoord 3 - 1 FC Utrecht HOL D1

16/04/2023 08:30

FC Utrecht 1 - 0 FC Twente Enschede HOL D1

07/04/2023 14:00

Groningen 1 - 2 FC Utrecht HOL D1

02/04/2023 08:30

FC Utrecht 0 - 0 Volendam HOL D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Holland Eredivisie

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

AFC Ajax

FC Utrecht

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.29

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.65

Scored

Avg. per game

1.03

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.75

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

22 (65%)12 (35%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

23 (64%)13 (36%)

AFC Ajax

Recent matches

FC Utrecht

Under /Over

(85%)29 5(15%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(75%)27 9(25%)

Under /Over

(56%)19 15(44%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(36%)13 23(64%)

Under /Over

(68%)23 11(32%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)18 18(50%)

/Yes

(65%)22 12(35%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)20 16(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

AFC Ajax

FC Utrecht

Shots

AFC Ajax

Total shots

18.41 avg / game

Blocked

159 total

Avg. 4.97

FC Utrecht

Total shots

13.00 avg / game

Blocked

104 total

Avg. 3.15

AFC Ajax Pass FC Utrecht

Total passes

21341

Avg. 628 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

66%

Total passes

15816

Avg. 439 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

AFC Ajax

Played games

FC Utrecht

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.32

Clean sheets

0.36

8.03

273

Corners

207

5.75

18.38

625

Throw-ins

802

22.28

2.18

Offsides

1.03

2.29

GK saves

119

3.31

AFC Ajax

DISCIPLINARY

FC Utrecht

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.38

1.56

0.03

0.03

9.21

313

Fouls

334

9.28

16.85

573

Tackles

616

17.11

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How We Build the AFC Ajax vs FC Utrecht Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AFC Ajax vs FC Utrecht on 21 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Holland Eredivisie fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

AFC Ajax vs FC Utrecht Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess AFC Ajax's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against FC Utrecht's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Holland Eredivisie Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Holland Eredivisie standings and the Holland Eredivisie form table to understand exactly where AFC Ajax and FC Utrecht sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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