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Matchday 3 · Tuesday 15 September, 20:00 · Johan Cruijff Arena

Ajax vs Willem II: line-ups

Ajax 7 · 7 points
20:00 Tue 15 Sep
Willem II 16 · 1 points

Predicted line-ups Ajax vs Willem II

Ajax 4-3-3 last match

Our predicted line-up follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Ajax fielded on 5 September against PSV.

1 ter Stegen
12 Henrique
15 Baas
30 Bouwman
3 Gaaei
8 Brandt
24 Mokio
18 Klaassen
10 Gloukh
99 Tolu
23 Berghuis

Last line-up for Ajax: ter Stegen, Henrique, Baas, Bouwman, Gaaei, Brandt, Mokio, Klaassen, Gloukh, Tolu, Berghuis

Willem II 4-2-3-1 last match

Our predicted line-up follows a few days before kick-off. Until then, below is the side Willem II fielded on 5 September against Excelsior.

26 Delanghe
24 Tjoe-A-On
83 Lemmens
3 Stam
5 ter Avest
6 Twigt
8 Boogaard
7 Slory
19 van Aalst
50 Gürbüz
9 Haen

Last line-up for Willem II: Delanghe, Tjoe-A-On, Lemmens, Stam, ter Avest, Twigt, Boogaard, Slory, van Aalst, Gürbüz, Haen

Injuries and suspensions

Ajax

  • Daley Blind Injury Unavailable
  • Rayane Bounida Injury Unavailable
  • Simon Adingra Foot injury Unavailable

Willem II

  • Armin Ćulum Foot injury Unavailable
  • Amine Lachkar Groin injury Unavailable
  • Anass Zarrouk Surgery Unavailable
  • Jari Schuurman Knock Unavailable
  • Lasse Abildgaard Not registered Unavailable
  • Thomas Didillon-Hödl Hamstring injury Unavailable

Players to watch

The five players from each team with the most combined goals and assists this season.

All stats

Ajax

  1. Tolu Forward 5 goals 2 assists
  2. Davy Klaassen Midfielder 5 goals 0 assists
  3. Steven Berghuis Forward 2 goals 5 assists
  4. Oscar Gloukh Midfielder 4 goals 1 assists
  5. Julian Brandt Midfielder 3 goals 0 assists

Willem II

  1. Devin Haen Forward 2 goals 0 assists
  2. Uriël van Aalst Forward 1 goals 0 assists
  3. Nathan Tjoe-A-On Defender 0 goals 2 assists
  4. Thomas Verheydt Forward 1 goals 0 assists
  5. Hidde ter Avest Defender 0 goals 1 assists

Playing time and form

Who has played the most in recent weeks, and how have they performed?

Ajax

Player Starts Min. Form
Marc ter Stegen 5/5 450 strong
Aaron Bouwman 5/5 444 strong
Caio Henrique 5/5 425 mixed
Youri Baas 4/5 384 solid
Steven Berghuis 5/5 355 strong
Davy Klaassen 5/5 342 strong
Julian Brandt 4/5 331 solid
Oscar Gloukh 4/5 295 solid

Willem II

Player Starts Min. Form
Finn Stam 4/4 360 mixed
Uriël van Aalst 4/4 360 mixed
Devin Haen 4/4 360 strong
Jaden Slory 4/4 351 mixed
Nathan Tjoe-A-On 4/4 334 solid
Kasper Boogaard 4/4 328 mixed
Eser Gürbüz 4/4 252 mixed
Justin Hoogma 3/3 225 mixed

Pre-match prediction

Pre-match goals forecast
2.06 1.02
  • Predicted goals4.5
  • Both teams to score100%
  • Over 2.5 goals100%
  • Corners6.0

Team comparison

AJA home Per match WIL away
0.50 Points 0.00
1.50 Goals for 1.00
2.50 Goals against 4.00
2.06 xG for 1.02
1.62 xG against 2.47
4.0 Corners 2.0
DL Home and away form L

Head-to-head record Ajax vs Willem II

21 previous meetings
17 Ajax 2 draws 2 Willem II
  • Goals per match3.52
  • Both teams scored48%
  • Over 2.5 goals71%
  • Apr 2025 Willem II 1 - 2 Ajax
  • Oct 2024 Ajax 1 - 0 Willem II
  • Feb 2022 Willem II 0 - 1 Ajax
  • Dec 2021 Ajax 5 - 0 Willem II
  • Jan 2021 Ajax 3 - 1 Willem II
  • Dec 2020 Willem II 1 - 1 Ajax
  • Dec 2019 Ajax 0 - 2 Willem II
  • May 2019 Willem II 0 - 4 Ajax
  • Apr 2019 Willem II 1 - 4 Ajax
  • Nov 2018 Ajax 2 - 0 Willem II

Frequently asked questions

When will the line-up for Ajax vs Willem II be announced?

Predicted line-ups will appear on this page a few days before the match. Confirmed teams usually follow around an hour before kick-off, scheduled for Tuesday 15 September at 20:00.

Who is unavailable for Ajax against Willem II?

Ajax are without Daley Blind (injury), Rayane Bounida (injury) and Simon Adingra (foot injury).

Who is unavailable for Willem II against Ajax?

Willem II are without Armin Ćulum (foot injury), Amine Lachkar (groin injury), Anass Zarrouk (surgery), Jari Schuurman (knock), Lasse Abildgaard (not registered) and Thomas Didillon-Hödl (hamstring injury).

What formation do Ajax play?

Ajax have used a 4-3-3 in 3 of their last 5 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-3-3.

What formation do Willem II play?

Willem II have used a 4-2-3-1 in 2 of their last 4 matches. In their last match, they played a 4-2-3-1.

How did the last meeting between Ajax and Willem II finish?

On 13 April 2025, Willem II vs Ajax finished 1-2.

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