Vojvodina vs Ajax preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Stadion Karađorđe Thu, 23 Jul - 6:00 PM
Europa Conference League
VojvodinaVOJ
1 4
AjaxAJA
Full Time Thu, 23 Jul 6:00 PM
2nd Qualifying Round Leg 1 of 2
Goal
|
Goal
Oscar Gloukh - 52'
Mohamed Abdalla - 90+3'

CONTEXT

In a surprising turn of events during the opening leg of their encounter, Vojvodina hosted Ajax and suffered a 1-4 loss despite being labeled the stronger side entering the fixture. The home team managed to score first but found themselves trailing 1-2 by the halftime interval after Ajax mounted a comeback. The second half proved decisive as the visitors added two further goals to their tally, capitalizing on their superior possession which reached 66 percent compared to Vojvodina's 34 percent. Expected goals stood at 0.82 for the hosts and 1.71 for Ajax, aligning with the final result. No dismissals occurred in the match, ensuring a full complement of players for both sides from start to finish. The minimal deviation observed underscored the consistency between anticipated and actual performance levels.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: The deviation was minimal at 2.7 percent for Ajax.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: The outcome was consistent with the xG values of 0.82 to 1.71.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: Ajax exceeded xG expectations by scoring four goals.
  • Event impact: The halftime score of 1-2 influenced the second half adjustments.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued, resulting in no distortion.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
M. Bertolo Nogueira
M. Bertolo Nogueira
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
P. Duarte Brás
P. Duarte Brás
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
N. Figueiredo Pires
N. Figueiredo Pires
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
H. Carvalho
H. Carvalho
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Vojvodina M. Tanjga
M. Tanjga
VS
Ajax M. Sánchez Muñoz
M. Sánchez Muñoz
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 2
2

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Vojvodina
0.77%
Draw
1.91%
Away Ajax
97.32%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
50
30.85
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Vojvodina
Ajax
Power Score
50
30.85
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
-
-

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Vojvodina — Opponent-weighted form score
Ajax — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Vojvodina Ajax

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Vojvodina

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Ajax

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Vojvodina ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Ajax
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
30.44
31.97
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
31.97
30.44
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Vojvodina -0.15 Efficiency Index
vs
Ajax +0.15 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Vojvodina
Ajax
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Vojvodina
vs
Ajax
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Vojvodina Ajax
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
24%
27%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.20 vs -0.47
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Vojvodina Ajax
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
27%
24%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.47 vs -0.20
Vojvodina
Ajax
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Vojvodina
vs
Ajax
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Vojvodina Ajax
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Vojvodina 0.33
Ajax 0.29
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Vojvodina Ajax
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Vojvodina 0.06
Ajax 0.04
Vojvodina
Ajax
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • AJA had peak pressure around 21'.
  • AJA started the game with stronger pressure.
VOJ Pressure AJA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: AJA reached the top pressure at 21' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Vojvodina VOJ Home
2 matches
Ajax AJA Away
Match Record
0
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
4
4
Goals Conceded
1
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-24T00:06:19+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 23, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 1 of 2
Stadium
Stadion Karađorđe
Capacity
15000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Miguel Bertolo Nogueira
Paulo Ricardo Duarte Brás
Nuno Filipe Figueiredo Pires
Hélder Carvalho

Statistics

Possession
VOJ
36%
AJA
64%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 4
3 Big Chances Created 4
4 Shots 4
27 Dangerous attacks 62
34 Possession 66
1 Corners 10
7 Free kicks 18
3 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

53 Ball Safe 85
8 Goal Kicks 8
5 Goal Attempts 12
5 Substitutions 5
17 Throwins 20
1 Assists 2
15 Dribble Attempts 19
5 Successful Dribbles 11
33 Successful Dribbles Percentage 58

Attacking

81 Attacks 111
2 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

48 Long Passes 40
345 Passes 684
271 Successful Passes 609
79 Successful Passes Percentage 89
5 Key Passes 11
21 Successful Long Passes 22
44 Successful Long Passes Percentage 55

Defensive

6 Saves 3
12 Tackles 13
9 Interceptions 17

Build-up

14 Total Crosses 24
4 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

0 Offsides 1
18 Fouls 7

Lineup

Referee : Miguel Bertolo Nogueira

Starting XI ▼

12
Dragan Rosic
Dragan Rosic Goalkeeper
6.95
5
Djordje Crnomarkovic
Djordje Crnomarkovic Defender
6.09
6
Sinisa Tanjga
Sinisa Tanjga Defender
5.92
16
Mihai Butean
Mihai Butean
Defender46'
6.02
22
Lazar Nikolic
Lazar Nikolic Defender
6.02
23
Lucas Barros
Lucas Barros Defender
6.82
10
Dejan Zukic
Dejan Zukic (C) Midfielder
6.51
4
Marko Poletanovic
Marko Poletanovic
Midfielder80'
6.44
18
Njegos Petrovic
Njegos Petrovic Midfielder
6.49
20
Dragan Kokanovic
Dragan Kokanovic
Midfielder71'
6.55
27
Petar Sukacev
Petar Sukacev Midfielder
6.64
35
Ifet Djakovac
Ifet Djakovac Midfielder
6.51
55
Milutin Vidosavljevic
Milutin Vidosavljevic
Attacker46'
6.4
77
Lazar Randjelovic
Lazar Randjelovic Midfielder
6.42
7
Stefan Mitrović
Stefan Mitrović
Attacker80'
6.42
99
Nardin Mulahusejnovic
Nardin Mulahusejnovic Attacker
6.12
Referee : Miguel Bertolo Nogueira

Starting XI ▼

26
Maarten Paes
Maarten Paes Goalkeeper
6.79
2
Lucas Rosa
Lucas Rosa Defender
7.29
5
Owen Wijndal
Owen Wijndal Defender
6.4
12
Caio Henrique
Caio Henrique
Defender69'
6.48
17
Daley Blind
Daley Blind Defender
6.8
30
Aaron Bouwman
Aaron Bouwman Defender
6.99
6
Youri Regeer
Youri Regeer Midfielder
7.58
10
Oscar Gloukh
Oscar Gloukh Midfielder
7.72
24
Jorthy Mokio
Jorthy Mokio
Midfielder69'
6.52
18
Davy Klaassen
Davy Klaassen (C) Midfielder
7.72
68
Abdellah Ouazane
Abdellah Ouazane
Midfielder72'
7.12
9
Kasper Dolberg
Kasper Dolberg Attacker
7.09
19
Don-Angelo Konadu
Don-Angelo Konadu
Attacker72'
6.55
11
Mika Godts
Mika Godts Attacker
8.18
67
Mohamed Abdalla
Mohamed Abdalla
Midfielder90'
7.24
23
Steven Berghuis
Steven Berghuis Attacker
7.77

Events

2ND-HALF
90+3'
Event
Mohamed Abdalla
Right foot shot / 5th Goal
90'
Event
Mohamed Abdalla → Mika Godts
10th Substitution
Event
Lucas Barros
Persistent fouling / 3rd Yellowcard
84'
Event
Stefan Mitrović → Lazar Randjelovic
8th Substitution
80'
Event
Marko Poletanovic → Dejan Zukic 
9th Substitution
80'
72'
Event
Don-Angelo Konadu → Kasper Dolberg
6th Substitution
72'
Event
Abdellah Ouazane → Davy Klaassen
7th Substitution
Event
Dragan Kokanovic → Njegos Petrovic
5th Substitution
71'
69'
Event
Caio Henrique → Owen Wijndal
3rd Substitution
69'
Event
Jorthy Mokio → Oscar Gloukh
4th Substitution
Event
Nardin Mulahusejnovic
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
64'
52'
Event
Oscar Gloukh
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
Event
Mihai Butean → Sinisa Tanjga
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Milutin Vidosavljevic → Ifet Djakovac
2nd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
37'
Event
Steven Berghuis
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
Event
Petar Sukacev
Header / 2nd Goal
28'
Event
Sinisa Tanjga
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
18'
3'
Event
Davy Klaassen
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Mohammed Abdella takes a right-footed shot.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-4.
90
Update Update
Mohammed Abdella is on, and Mika Godts is off.
84
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Lucas Barros da Cunha.
80
Update Update
Stefan Mitrovic comes on for Lazar Randelovic.
80
Update Update
Marko Poletanovic is on, and Dejan Zukic is off.
72
Update Update
Abdellah Ouazane comes on for Davy Klaassen.
72
Update Update
Don-Angelo Konadu replaces Kasper Dolberg.
71
Substitution Substitution
Dragan Kokanovic is substituted for Njegos Petrovic.
69
Update Update
Caio Henrique Oliveira Silva comes on for Owen Wijndal.
69
Update Update
On Jorthy Mokio, off Oscar Gloukh.
64
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Nardin Mulahusejnovic.
63
Attempt Attempt
Njegos Petrovic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
62
Attempt Attempt
Lazar Randelovic takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
58
Attempt Attempt
Mika Godts takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
57
Attempt Attempt
Nardin Mulahusejnovic takes a left-footed shot but misses.
55
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
52
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Oscar Gloukh scores with a right-footed shot.
52
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Oscar Gloukh scores, making it 1-3.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
49
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Update Update
Mihai Butean is on, and Sinisa Tanjga is off.
46
Update Update
Milutin Vidosavljevic comes on for Ifet Djakovac.
45
Attempt Attempt
Kasper Dolberg takes a right-footed shot but misses.
43
Attempt Attempt
Ifet Djakovac takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
37
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Steven Berghuis takes a left-footed shot and scores.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
37
Update Update
Kasper Dolberg's header is blocked.
37
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Steven Berghuis scores, making it 1-2.
37
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-2.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
33
Attempt Attempt
Lazar Randelovic takes a left-footed shot but misses.
30
Attempt Attempt
Nardin Mulahusejnovic takes a left-footed shot but misses.
28
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Petar Sukacev scores with a header.
28
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
26
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Oliveira Rosa takes a shot with his right foot, but it is blocked.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
19
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Sinisa Tanjga.
17
Attempt Attempt
Daley Blind attempts a header but misses the shot.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
15
Attempt Attempt
Steven Berghuis took a left-footed shot but missed.
15
Attempt Attempt
Kasper Dolberg's header is saved.
14
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Oscar Gloukh with his left foot is blocked.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
10
Attempt Attempt
Kasper Dolberg's header is saved.
8
Attempt Attempt
Lucas Barros da Cunha takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
7
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
6
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
4
Update Update
Offside.
3
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Davy Klaassen scores with a left-footed shot.
3
Attempt Attempt
Davy Klaassen takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
3
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Davy Klaassen scores to make it 1-0.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Miguel Nogueira.

CONCLUSION

Ajax secured a commanding 4-1 victory away at Vojvodina in the first leg, establishing a significant advantage for the return fixture. Despite Vojvodina's pre-match designation as the stronger team, Ajax's clinical finishing and control of the game proved decisive. The visitors' ability to overcome an early deficit and dominate proceedings after the break showcased their quality. With the aggregate score heavily in their favor, Ajax can approach the second leg with confidence while Vojvodina must seek a remarkable turnaround. The absence of any red cards allowed for an uninterrupted flow of play that benefited the more organized side. Overall, this result sets up an intriguing conclusion to the tie but leaves Vojvodina with a steep challenge ahead.