Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 12/16/2018
To build a prediction for the Ajax - Graafschap match, scheduled for 16 December 2018, several key factors could influence the outcome. Ajax have played 50 matches, in which they won 39 of them, drew 5 times and lost 6 matches. Graafschap, having played 49 matches, won 8 times, drew 10 matches and lost 31 defeats. In the league, Ajax average 2.8 goals scored per game and 0.8 conceded. Graafschap average 1 scored and 2 conceded. These sides last met on 7 May 2016 at Graafschap's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 11 out of 14 last matches involving Ajax, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.704
In 6 out of 8 last matches where Ajax played at home, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.704
Ajax does not concede in 10 out of 14 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)1.54
Ajax does not concedeat home in 8 out of 12 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)1.54
In 8 last matches, Ajax won the first half.
1st Half - W11.135
In 6 last home matches, Ajax won the first half.
1st Half - W11.135
Ajax scores over 2 goals in 4 matches straight.
IT1O (2.5)1.11
In 8 last matches, Ajax scores in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.11
Graafschap concedes over 2 goals in 5 out of 10 last matches.
IT1O (2.5)1.11
In 6 out of 8 last matches, Graafschap concedes in the first half.
1st Half - IT1O (0.5)1.11
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several players from the rotation. The away side will be missing several players from the rotation. One more Graafschap player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Кевин Блом (Netherlands). Over the last 71 matches, he has shown 216 yellow cards (averaging 3 per match) and 11 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), so he cannot be considered overly strict. He has awarded a penalty in 3% of matches (2 out of 71).