Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 08/17/2019
To build a prediction for the Venlo - Ajax match, scheduled for 17 August 2019, several key factors could influence the outcome. Venlo have played 50 matches, in which they won 13 of them, drew 13 times and lost 24 matches. Ajax, having played 50 matches, won 40 times, drew 4 matches and lost 6 defeats. In the league, Venlo average 1.2 goals scored per game and 1.9 conceded. Ajax average 3.2 scored and 1 conceded. These sides last met on 1 February 2019 at Ajax's ground, where the home side came out on top.
Pre-Match Facts
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Motivation
In 6 out of 7 last matches, Venlo scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT1O (0.5)2.85
In 7 last matches involving Venlo, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.96
In 8 out of 10 last matches involving Ajax, both teams scored.
Both Teams To Score - Yes1.96
In 6 last matches involving Venlo, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)1.7
In 5 last matches involving Ajax, over over 3 goals were scored.
TO (3.5)1.7
Ajax scores over 2 goals in 25 out of 34 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)1.51
Ajax scores over 2 goals in 9 out of last 14 away matches.
IT2O (2.5)1.51
In 6 out of 8 last matches, Venlo lost the first half.
1st Half - W21.45
In 24 out of 29 last matches, Ajax won the first half.
1st Half - W21.45
Ajax wins by more than 1 goal in 26 out of 34 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)1.4
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without one player from the rotation, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing one player from the rotation. Several more Ajax players may also miss out.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Данни Маккели (Netherlands). Over the last 96 matches, he has shown 264 yellow cards (averaging 2.8 per match) and 15 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 10% of matches (10 out of 96). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.