Ajax vs Vojvodina preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe
Johan Cruijff Arena Thu, 30 Jul - 6:00 PM
Europa Conference League
Full Time Thu, 30 Jul 6:00 PM
2nd Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 8 - 2
Oscar Gloukh - 53', 58', 71'
Goal
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CONTEXT

Ajax hosted Vojvodina in the second leg of their tie and delivered a commanding performance to win 4-1 on the night. The sides were level at 1-1 after the first half with both teams trading early chances. Ajax then took full control after the interval through sustained pressure and clinical finishing that turned the contest decisively in their favor. They finished with 71 percent possession and generated 4.03 expected goals compared to Vojvodina's 0.2. The visitors offered little threat after the break and could not prevent the home side from adding three more goals. This result confirmed Ajax's progression while highlighting their superior squad depth and attacking organization throughout the second half. The match concluded without any disciplinary interruptions.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Ajax produced a significant 20.1 percent deviation from pre-match indicators.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiency remained in line with underlying performance metrics.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome proved consistent with the 3.83 expected goals differential.
  • Market alignment: The result stayed aligned with available market signals.
  • xG expectations: Ajax surpassed xG expectations by converting chances efficiently after halftime.
  • Event impact: The second leg confirmed Ajax advancement following the first leg 1-4 scoreline.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were shown so match dynamics faced no disciplinary 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
C. Vergetis
C. Vergetis
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
A. Fotopoulos
A. Fotopoulos
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
K. Staikos
K. Staikos
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
D. Moschou
D. Moschou
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
Ajax M. Sánchez Muñoz
M. Sánchez Muñoz
VS
Vojvodina P.  Kandic
P. Kandic
3
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Vojvodina Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Ajax Rank: 78 L
3
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
3 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Ajax
79.9%
Draw
13.14%
Away Vojvodina
6.97%

Movement

Changes since opening
Ajax
-16.56%
Draw
+10.79%
Vojvodina
+5.78%

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.
34.12
50
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Ajax
Vojvodina
Power Score
34.12
50
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
Ajax Opponent-weighted form score
Vojvodina Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Ajax Vojvodina

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

vs

Ajax

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Vojvodina

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

Ajax ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Vojvodina
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
43.31
12.76
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
12.76
43.31
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
Ajax +2.93 Efficiency Index
vs
Vojvodina -2.93 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Ajax
Vojvodina
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.

Ajax
vs
Vojvodina
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Ajax Vojvodina
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
15%
89%
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.
-0.62 vs -0.18
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Ajax Vojvodina
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
89%
15%
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).
-0.18 vs -0.62
Ajax
Vojvodina
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.

Ajax
vs
Vojvodina
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Ajax Vojvodina
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
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Ajax Vojvodina
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
Ajax
Vojvodina
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 91'.
  • AJA started the game with stronger pressure.
AJA Pressure VOJ Pressure
Pressure Index: AJA reached the top pressure at 91' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 3 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Ajax AJA Home
3 matches
Vojvodina VOJ Away
Match Record
3
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
3
Goals
8
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
8
+6
Goal Difference
-6
Expected Goals
1.71
xG
0.82
0.82
xGA
1.71

Data last updated: 2026-07-31T00:04:59+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 30, 2026, 06:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Europa Conference League, Europe · 2nd Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 8 - 2
Stadium
Johan Cruijff Arena
Capacity
55885
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Christos Vergetis
Andreas Fotopoulos
Konstantinos Staikos
Dimitrios Moschou

Statistics

Possession
AJA
69%
VOJ
31%

Top Statistics

4 Goals 1
6 Big Chances Created 1
10 Shots 0
75 Dangerous attacks 14
71 Possession 29
8 Corners 2
17 Free kicks 9
0 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

4 Goal Kicks 16
10 Substitutions 10
25 Throwins 6
1 Hit Woodwork 0
4 Assists 1
11 Dribble Attempts 11
4 Successful Dribbles 4
36 Successful Dribbles Percentage 36

Attacking

129 Attacks 46
4 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

40 Long Passes 51
667 Passes 273
599 Successful Passes 205
90 Successful Passes Percentage 75
25 Key Passes 3
20 Successful Long Passes 17
50 Successful Long Passes Percentage 33

Defensive

1 Saves 7
10 Tackles 14
9 Interceptions 11

Build-up

20 Total Crosses 9
8 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
9 Fouls 17

Lineup

Referee : Christos Vergetis

Starting XI

26
Maarten Paes
Maarten Paes Goalkeeper
6.39
2
Lucas Rosa
Lucas Rosa Defender
7.08
5
Owen Wijndal
Owen Wijndal Defender
7.19
12
Caio Henrique
Caio Henrique
Defender57'
6.73
17
Daley Blind
Daley Blind Defender
7.19
30
Aaron Bouwman
Aaron Bouwman Defender
6.61
6
Youri Regeer
Youri Regeer Midfielder
7.68
10
Oscar Gloukh
Oscar Gloukh Midfielder
3
9.21
68
Abdellah Ouazane
Abdellah Ouazane
Midfielder73'
6.85
18
Davy Klaassen
Davy Klaassen (C) Midfielder
7.4
24
Jorthy Mokio
Jorthy Mokio
Midfielder57'
6.74
9
Kasper Dolberg
Kasper Dolberg Attacker
6.46
38
Marcos Leonardo
Marcos Leonardo
Attacker57'
6.31
11
Mika Godts
Mika Godts Attacker
8.19
23
Steven Berghuis
Steven Berghuis Attacker
7.84
20
Oliver Edvardsen
Oliver Edvardsen
Attacker63'
6.91
Referee : Christos Vergetis

Starting XI

12
Dragan Rosic
Dragan Rosic Goalkeeper
7.14
5
Djordje Crnomarkovic
7.29
22
Lazar Nikolic
Lazar Nikolic Defender
5.95
23
Lucas Barros
Lucas Barros Defender
5.98
26
Kornél Szűcs
Kornél Szűcs Defender
6.41
10
Dejan Zukic
Dejan Zukic (C) Midfielder
6.12
55
Milutin Vidosavljevic
6.61
18
Njegos Petrovic
Njegos Petrovic Midfielder
6.94
4
Marko Poletanovic
Marko Poletanovic
Midfielder63'
6.32
27
Petar Sukacev
Petar Sukacev Midfielder
6.35
7
Stefan Mitrović
Stefan Mitrović
Attacker52'
6.38
35
Ifet Djakovac
Ifet Djakovac Midfielder
6.53
77
Lazar Randjelovic
Lazar Randjelovic Midfielder
6.28
21
Milan Kolarevic
Milan Kolarevic
Attacker75'
6.43
9
Aleksa Vukanovic
Aleksa Vukanovic Attacker
6.61
99
Nardin Mulahusejnovic
6.39

Events

2ND-HALF
87'
Event
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
75'
Event
Milan Kolarevic Lazar Randjelovic
10th Substitution
Event
Abdellah Ouazane Oscar Gloukh
9th Substitution
73'
Event
Right foot shot / 5th Goal
71'
69'
Event
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Oliver Edvardsen Steven Berghuis
6th Substitution
63'
63'
Event
Marko Poletanovic Njegos Petrovic
7th Substitution
63'
Event
Milutin Vidosavljevic Dejan Zukic 
8th Substitution
Event
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
58'
Event
Caio Henrique Owen Wijndal
3rd Substitution
57'
Event
Marcos Leonardo Kasper Dolberg
4th Substitution
57'
Event
Jorthy Mokio Davy Klaassen
5th Substitution
57'
Event
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
53'
52'
Event
Stefan Mitrović Petar Sukacev
2nd Substitution
51'
Event
Nardin Mulahusejnovic Aleksa Vukanovic
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Header / 2nd Goal
44'
40'
Event
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Marcos Leonardo takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Oliver Edvardsen takes a left-footed shot but misses.
89
Attempt Attempt
Abdellah Ouazane takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
87
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Milan Kolarevic receives a yellow card.
78
Attempt Attempt
Mika Godts takes a left-footed shot but misses.
78
Attempt Attempt
Jorthy Mokio takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
76
Attempt Attempt
Jorthy Mokio takes a left-footed shot but misses.
76
Attempt Attempt
Mika Godts takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Update Update
Milan Kolarevic is on, and Lazar Randelovic is off.
73
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Abdellah Ouazane comes on for Oscar Gloukh.
71
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Oscar Gloukh with his right foot results in a goal.
71
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Oscar Gloukh scores to make it 4-1, assisted by Oliver Edvardsen.
69
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Stefan Mitrovic receives a yellow card.
67
Attempt Attempt
Jorthy Mokio takes a left-footed shot but misses.
67
Attempt Attempt
Djordje Crnomarkovic takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
67
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
63
Update Update
Oliver Edvardsen replaces Steven Berghuis.
63
Update Update
Milutin Vidosavljevic is on, and Dejan Zukic is off.
63
Update Update
Marko Poletanovic is on, and Njegos Petrovic is off.
62
Update Update
Offside.
61
Attempt Attempt
Jorthy Mokio takes a left-footed shot but misses.
58
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Oscar Gloukh takes a right-footed shot.
58
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Oscar Gloukh scores with a right-footed shot.
58
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Oscar Gloukh scores to make it 3-1, assisted by Steven Berghuis.
57
Update Update
Caio Henrique Oliveira Silva replaces Owen Wijndal.
57
Update Update
On Jorthy Mokio, off Davy Klaassen.
57
Update Update
Marcos Leonardo comes on for Kasper Dolberg.
56
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Oscar Gloukh scores with a right-footed shot.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-1.
52
Substitution Substitution
Stefan Mitrovic is substituted off for Petar Sukacev.
51
Update Update
Nardin Mulahusejnovic is on, and Aleksa Vukanovic is off.
48
Attempt Attempt
Oscar Gloukh takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Davy Klaassen Head Shot Goal
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Davy Klaassen Head Shot Goal
44
Attempt Attempt
Youri Regeer takes a shot, but it is blocked.
44
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Davy Klaassen scores, making it 1-1.
44
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
43
Attempt Attempt
Steven Berghuis takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
40
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Djordje Crnomarkovic scores with a left-footed shot.
40
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Djordje Crnomarkovic scores, making it 0-1.
40
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Djordje Crnomarkovic scores, making it 0-1.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
37
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
36
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
33
Attempt Attempt
Daley Blind takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
21
Attempt Attempt
Daley Blind takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
Attempt Attempt
Davy Klaassen's right-footed shot is blocked.
19
Attempt Attempt
Kasper Dolberg's left-footed shot is saved.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
15
Attempt Attempt
Steven Berghuis takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
Attempt Attempt
Mika Godts takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
11
Attempt Attempt
Kasper Dolberg takes a right-footed shot but misses.
11
Attempt Attempt
Mika Godts takes a right-footed shot but misses.
9
Attempt Attempt
Njegos Petrovic takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Christos Vergetis.

CONCLUSION

Ajax completed a dominant display in the return fixture to advance with authority. Their ability to maintain structure while increasing intensity after the interval proved decisive against a limited opponent. The 4-1 scoreline reflected both the volume of chances created and the clinical edge shown in front of goal. Vojvodina struggled to retain possession or create meaningful opportunities once the home side established control. Overall the tie highlighted Ajax's superior technical quality and tactical flexibility across both legs. The clean sheet in the second half further underlined defensive organization that limited the visitors to minimal xG output. This performance sets a positive tone for upcoming fixtures.