Telstar vs Ajax
Ajax cruise to comfortable win at Telstar
Four different scorers secure a commanding 4-0 victory for the visitors.
Ajax asserted their dominance with a 4-0 win over Telstar, featuring goals from D. Klaassen, S. Berghuis, T. Arokodare, and Marcos Leonardo. The scoring began before the break and continued steadily after the interval, sealing a comprehensive victory. Fipster's prediction of an away win was spot on, though the margin was more emphatic than expected.
Outcome probability
The new season kicks off with an intriguing clash between Telstar and Ajax. Both teams have reshaped their squads over the summer, setting the stage for a competitive encounter. Fans can expect a tactical battle as Ajax look to assert their quality against a resilient Telstar side.
Key facts
- 1.Ajax have a better goal difference than Telstar from last season.
- 2.Ajax's points-per-game last season (1.65) surpass Telstar's (1.09).
- 3.Telstar have released three players over the summer, including D. Bakker and D. Koswal.
- 4.Ajax have signed Marcos Leonardo, D. Blind, and J. Brandt ahead of the new season.
- 5.The predicted halftime score is 0-1 in favour of Ajax.
- 6.The fulltime score prediction is 1-2, with Ajax winning.
- 7.Four cards are expected during the match, indicating moderate disciplinary action.
The context
This match marks the first competitive fixture of the season for both teams. Telstar have parted ways with several players including D. Bakker, T. Noslin, and D. Koswal, while Ajax have strengthened their ranks with the arrivals of Marcos Leonardo, D. Blind, and J. Brandt. These changes will be crucial as both sides aim to start the campaign on a positive note.
Analysis
Ajax enter this fixture with a clear statistical edge, boasting a superior goal difference and points-per-game average from last season. Their summer signings add depth and experience, particularly with the addition of D. Blind and Marcos Leonardo. Telstar, meanwhile, face the challenge of integrating their squad after losing key players. The predicted halftime score of 0-1 suggests Ajax will take an early lead, with Telstar expected to respond but ultimately fall short.
Prediction
The forecast is for Ajax to clinch a 2-1 victory, maintaining their advantage from halftime through to full time. The match is expected to feature moderate disciplinary action, with around four cards anticipated. This outcome reflects Ajax's stronger squad and tactical nous, though Telstar are likely to provide spirited resistance.
The verdict
As the season opener unfolds, expect Ajax to leverage their summer reinforcements and superior form to secure a narrow win. Telstar will fight hard, but the visitors' quality should prove decisive in a competitive encounter.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Klaassen
Assist: Berghuis
Goal Disallowed - offside
Berghuis
Assist: Gloukh
Arokodare
Assist: Berghuis
Seedorf
Klaassen
Hardeveld
Rui Mendes
Brandt
Gloukh
Berghuis
Alders
Peersman
Marcos Leonardo
Caio Henrique
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | +10 | 12 | |
| 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | +4 | 8 | |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 | |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | +2 | 7 | |
| 12 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | |
| 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3 | |
| 14 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 3 |
Match Statistics
Telstar
3-4-2-1Starting XI
- 1R. KoemanG
- 2J. HardeveldM
- 3Gerald AldersM
- 4A. SoualhiaD
- 7Rui MendesF
- 9Jelani SeedorfF
- 10T. OwusuM
- 17N. RossenM
- 27P. BrouwerF
- 43M. PeersmanD
Substitutes
- 5P. AningM
- 6Isaiah AhmedM
- 8E. DemircanF
- 13Finn MulderG
- 14H. KusterM
- 15N. Ogidi NwankwoD
- 18G. CaschiliD
- 19F. RustF
- 20D. ReizigerG
- 21F. TurayF
- 23N. ShenkmanM
- 28R. OudstenD
Ajax
4-3-3Starting XI
- 1M. ter StegenG
- 3A. GaaeiD
- 8J. BrandtM
- 10O. GloukhF
- 12Caio HenriqueD
- 18D. KlaassenM
- 23S. BerghuisF
- 24J. MokioM
- 30A. BouwmanD
- 36D. JanseD
- 99T. ArokodareF
Substitutes
- 5O. WijndalD
- 9K. DolbergF
- 15Y. BaasD
- 20O. EdvardsenF
- 21Jofre TorrentsD
- 22J. HeerkensG
- 26M. PaesG
- 38Marcos LeonardoF
- 67Mohamed AbdallaM
- 68A. OuazaneM
Telstar
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Brouwer | F | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — |
| Tyrone Owusu | M | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Nils Rossen | M | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| Rui Mendes | F | 65 | 6.6 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1/2 |
| Gerald Alders | M | 74 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Abdelnour Soualhia | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Jelani Seedorf | F | 65 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jeff Hardeveld(C) | M | 65 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Marvin Peersman | D | 77 | 5.9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| Ronald Koeman Jr | G | 90 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Isaiah Ahmed | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Harrie Kuster | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rojendro Oudsten | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Nigel Ogidi Nwankwo | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Finn Mulder | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noach Shenkman | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Daan Reiziger | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Emirhan Demircan | F | 13 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Gabi Caschili | D | 16 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Prince Aning | M | 25 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Fabiano Rust | F | 25 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fofin Turay | F | 25 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
Ajax
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Berghuis | M | 73 | 9.2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — |
| Tolu Arokodare | F | 90 | 8.5 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 4/5 |
| Marc-André Ter Stegen | G | 90 | 8.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Davy Klaassen(C) | M | 65 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Dies Janse | D | 90 | 7.6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Aaron Bouwman | D | 90 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| Caio Henrique | D | 82 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Oscar Gloukh | M | 73 | 6.9 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| Jorthy Mokio | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| Anton Gaaei | D | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Julian Brandt | F | 66 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Owen Wijndal | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Maarten Paes | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joeri Heerkens | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kasper Dolberg | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mohamed Abdalla | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Marcos Leonardo | F | 17 | 6.9 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| Oliver Valaker Edvardsen | F | 17 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Jofre Torrents | D | 8 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Youri Baas | D | 24 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Abdellah Ouazane | M | 25 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/2 |


