Ajax vs PSV: match statistics
Ajax vs PSV: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Ajax played against PSV in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game was played on September 5, 2026. Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Ajax has 2 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.33 points per game. PSV has 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses, with 2.50 points per game.
Scoring records
Ajax scores 2.67 goals per game and allows 0.67. PSV scores 3.75 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 4.03 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 33% of Ajax's games and 100% of PSV's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 100%, compared with league averages of 77% for BTTS and 83% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
PSV has the higher season xG average, 2.77 to 2.18 per game. Ajax takes 20.3 shots per game, while PSV takes 23.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Ajax leads at halftime in 67% of its games and scores 1.67 goals per game after halftime. PSV leads at halftime in 75% and scores 2.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Ajax's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For PSV, it is minutes 46-60 (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 4.03 goals. Both teams score in 77% of games, and 83% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 2 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
PSV sit in 2nd place, remain unbeaten after 4 matchweeks, and have already scored 15 goals, while Ajax have netted 8 goals in 3 matches. Away from home, PSV have won every game, averaging 4 goals, 11 shots on target, and an xG of 2.81; Ajax average 2 goals and an xG of 2.21 at home. The visitors are also significantly more solid without the ball: they allow opponents an xG of 0.47 and concede an average of 1 goal away from home, compared with Ajax’s 1.73 xG conceded and 2 goals allowed at home. However, Ajax are unbeaten in their last 5 matches, scoring 17 goals during that run, and remain highly effective in front of goal, so the match should be open, with both sides having strong arguments to score. PSV’s edge in chance creation, shooting efficiency (16% versus 9%), and away results slightly favors an away win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
BTTS - Yes is strongly supported by the data: both Ajax and PSV have seen both teams score in 100% of their league matches so far, compared with a league average of 76%. Neither side has kept a single clean sheet, while Ajax averages 3.5 goals per match and PSV as many as 4.0. In their last five fixtures, each team has scored 3.4 and 3.0 goals respectively and conceded 1.8 goals per game, clearly increasing the likelihood of goals at both ends. Their creative potential is also exceptionally high, with average xG of 2.30 for Ajax and 2.54 for PSV, alongside 9.0 and 11.0 shots on target per match. A No Goal scenario for one of the teams is most likely due to PSV's very strong defensive record this season; however, their average of 1.8 goals conceded over the last five matches points towards the hosts finding the net.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
This is a clash between two exceptionally prolific attacks: Ajax average 3.5 goals, while PSV average 4.0 goals per match. In their last five matches, Ajax scored 17 goals and conceded 9, whereas PSV scored 15 and also conceded 9. Both teams recorded Over 2.5 goals in 100% of their matches to date, while goals were scored by both sides in 80% of their last five appearances. The creative potential remains very high, with average xG of 2.73 for Ajax and 2.81 for PSV, alongside a league average of as many as 4.03 goals per match. The strongest selection is Over 1.5, as even after a more cautious adjustment of the high attacking averages, the projected 4.20 goals clearly exceeds this line.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
PSV have won both of their two away matches to date, taking the lead before half-time in each case, while Ajax were ahead at the break in one of their two home fixtures. The visitors create slightly more high-quality chances, averaging 2.81 xG compared with Ajax’s 2.73, while also restricting opponents to just 0.47 xG, compared with 0.98 conceded by the hosts. PSV’s advantage is also evident in attacking intensity: they average 25 shots, including 11 on target, whereas Ajax average 22.5 shots and 9 on target. Ajax do, however, tend to make strong starts, leading at half-time in 80% of their last five matches compared with PSV’s 60%, so a home lead remains a realistic alternative scenario. The strongest HT/FT option is still an away lead and victory, as PSV combine very high attacking output with a noticeably tighter defense.
View first-half and second-half statisticsStats by half
Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Ajax | PSV | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 42% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.42 | 0.38 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
PSV is 7% better for: last-5 form.
2.33 pts / game - Ajax · 2.5 pts / game - PSV
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
PSV is 40% better for: goals scored per game.
2.67 goals / game - Ajax · 3.75 goals / game - PSV
Ajax is 87% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.67 goals / game - Ajax · 1.25 goals / game - PSV
Ajax scores in 100% of games (3 of 3 games), while PSV keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 games).
PSV scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 games), while Ajax keeps a clean sheet in 67% (2 of 3 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Ajax
Over / Under - PSV
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Ajax - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 67% of games and wins 67%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
PSV - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 75% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.33 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.7 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.3 | 0.3 |
| Average goals per game | 1.3 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 67% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 33% | 67% |
| 3 goals | 33% | 33% |
| Clean sheet | 67% | 67% |
| No goal | 33% | 33% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.25 | 2.50 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.5 | 2.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Average goals per game | 2.3 | 2.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 50% | 100% |
| 3 goals | 50% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 25% | 50% |
| No goal | 25% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +7 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (4 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Ajax
PSV
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| Ajax | Liga | PSV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.33 | 4.03 | ▲ 5.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 33% | 77% | ▲ 100% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 67% | 83% | ▲ 100% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 67% | 11% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 67% | 80% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 97% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Ajax's perspective: 0 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses against PSV. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Ajax vs PSV?
The Eredivisie match finished Ajax 1:3 PSV. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Ajax and PSV?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Ajax won 0, PSV won 0 and 2 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Ajax vs PSV?
Ajax score 2.67 goals per game on average and PSV 3.75. The Eredivisie average is 4.03 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 83% of games. Both teams score in 33% of Ajax's matches and 100% of PSV's.
What form are Ajax and PSV in?
Over the last 5 games Ajax have a 2-1-0 record (2.33 points per game) and PSV 3-1-0 (2.50 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Ajax vs PSV?
The statistical background for Ajax vs PSV — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.