Ajax VS Burnley

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World

Johan Cruijff Arena Sun, 26 Jul - 12:00 PM

Club Friendlies 1

Ajax AJA

2 1

Burnley BUR

Full Time Sun, 26 Jul 12:00 PM

Regular Season

Aaron Bouwman - 34'

Abdellah Ouazane - 67'

Jaydon Banel - 62'

CONTEXT

Ajax secured a 2-1 victory over Burnley in a closely contested match that saw the home side lead 1-0 at halftime. Possession was nearly even with Ajax holding 51 percent compared to Burnley's 49 percent. No red cards were issued to either team throughout the fixture. Ajax as the stronger side delivered the expected result despite a significant deviation level noted in the performance metrics. The outcome aligned with market expectations while efficiency remained in line with prior benchmarks. Second half adjustments were minimal and the match concluded without knockout implications. The final score of 2-1 reflected Ajax's ability to maintain control after the break.

TL;DR

Structural deviation: Ajax exhibited a significant deviation level during the match.
Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with established benchmarks for both sides.
xG alignment: No xG data was recorded so alignment could not be assessed.
Market alignment: The result proved consistent with pre-match market alignment.
xG expectations: Absence of xG figures left expectations unquantified in this fixture.
Event impact: The halftime lead of 1-0 shaped the second half dynamics effectively.
Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so distortion effects were entirely absent.

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

Team	xPts
Home	1.8
Away	1.2

M. Nagtegaal

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

S. de Groot

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

J. Balder

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

E. Blank

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

M. Sánchez Muñoz

N. Hayen

1.6

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

0 - 0 - 0

Team Power Ranking

79.53

79.04

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Ajax

Burnley

Power Score

79.53

79.04

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.

Ajax — Opponent-weighted form score

Burnley — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Ajax Burnley

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

Ajax

Left / Center / Right —

Opposition half density —

vs season average —

Burnley

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

⚠ Proxy Burnley

Attacking Efficiency

Higher is better

Attacking Efficiency

40.39

27.45

Defensive Efficiency

Lower is better

Defensive Efficiency

27.45

40.39

Combined Efficiency Index

-3 0 3

Ajax +0.14 Efficiency Index

Burnley -0.14 Efficiency Index

xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.

Ajax

Burnley

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 ⚠ Proxy

⚠ Proxy Burnley

Created Set-piece attacking threat

Ajax Burnley

Set-piece xG Share

—

Goals per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xG)

— vs —

Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure

Ajax Burnley

Set-piece xGA Share

—

Conceded per Match

0.00 0.00

vs Expected (xGA)

— vs —

xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.

Ajax

Burnley

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

Burnley

Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence

Ajax Burnley

Goals per Match ↑ better

—

Shots per Match ↑ better

—

Dangerous Attacks ↑ better

—

Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure

Ajax Burnley

Goals Conceded ↓ better

—

Shots Conceded ↓ better

—

Dangerous Attacks Conceded ↓ better

—

Ajax

Burnley

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 74'.
BUR started the game with stronger pressure.

AJA Pressure BUR Pressure

⚡

Pressure Index: AJA reached the top pressure at 74' (78.53).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3

Match Formation 4-2-3-1

General Information

Date & Time

Jul 26, 2026, 12:00 PM

Competition

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season

Stadium

Johan Cruijff Arena

Capacity

55885

Pitch Surface

Grass

Weather

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Referees

Marc Nagtegaal

Stefan de Groot

Johan Balder

Erwin Blank

Statistics

Possession

AJA

52%

BUR

48%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1

3 Big Chances Created 0

8 Shots 4

52 Dangerous attacks 29

51 Possession 49

9 Corners 6

11 Free kicks 6

1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

85 Ball Safe 79

8 Goal Kicks 9

13 Goal Attempts 9

8 Substitutions 11

13 Throwins 11

17 Dribble Attempts 13

6 Successful Dribbles 7

35 Successful Dribbles Percentage 54

Attacking

101 Attacks 89

1 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

34 Long Passes 42

467 Passes 442

413 Successful Passes 381

88 Successful Passes Percentage 86

15 Key Passes 9

22 Successful Long Passes 15

65 Successful Long Passes Percentage 36

Defensive

3 Saves 5

15 Tackles 12

7 Interceptions 8

Build-up

11 Total Crosses 10

4 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

1 Offsides 1

6 Fouls 11

Lineup

Referee : Marc Nagtegaal

Manager ▼

M. Sánchez Muñoz Coach

Starting XI ▼

Joeri Heerkens Goalkeeper

6.54

Paul Reverson

Goalkeeper46'

6.51

Anton Gaaei Defender

6.59

Aaron Bouwman Defender

7.64

Daley Blind

Defender46'

6.58

Youri Baas (C) Defender

6.9

Caio Henrique Defender

6.9

Jinairo Johnson Midfielder

6.32

Mohamed Abdalla

Midfielder46'

6.27

Jorthy Mokio Midfielder

6.49

Mika Godts

Attacker61'

7.05

Abdellah Ouazane Midfielder

7.48

Kian Fitz-Jim

Midfielder69'

6.85

Maher Carrizo Attacker

6.76

Davy Klaassen

Midfielder46'

6.57

Marcos Leonardo Attacker

6.62

Don-Angelo Konadu

Attacker46'

7.12

Oliver Edvardsen Attacker

7.18

Steven Berghuis

Attacker69'

6.62

Substitutes ▼

Marvyn Muzungu Defender

Lucas Rosa Defender

Oscar Gloukh Midfielder

Pharell Nash Attacker

Referee : Marc Nagtegaal

Manager ▼

N. Hayen Coach

Starting XI ▼

Max Weiß Goalkeeper

6.97

Kyle Walker (C) Defender

6.52

Shurandy Sambo

Defender70'

6.48

Bashir Humphreys Defender

6.57

George Brierley

Midfielder85'

6.46

Connor Roberts Defender

6.07

Joe Worrall

Defender68'

6.52

Lucas Pires Defender

6.02

Oliver Sonne

Defender70'

6.3

Jacob Bruun Larsen Midfielder

6.84

Mike Tresor

Attacker46'

6.51

Marcus Edwards Midfielder

6.37

Luca Koleosho

Attacker46'

6.83

Aaron Ramsey Midfielder

6.38

Lluc Castell

Attacker70'

6.63

Hannibal Midfielder

6.79

Murray Campbell

Defender85'

6.35

Josh Laurent Midfielder

6.76

Ellis Clark

Midfielder85'

6.66

Jaydon Banel Attacker

6.97

Andréas Hountondji

Attacker70'

6.51

Substitutes ▼

Connor Edwards Goalkeeper

Oliver Pimlott Defender

Kian McMahon-Brown Attacker

Events

2ND-HALF

Anton Gaaei

Foul / 2nd Yellowcard

85'

George Brierley →

16th Substitution

85'

Murray Campbell →

17th Substitution

85'

Ellis Clark →

18th Substitution

78'

Lluc Castell

Foul / 1st Yellowcard

70'

Lluc Castell →

12th Substitution

70'

Andréas Hountondji →

13th Substitution

70'

Shurandy Sambo →

14th Substitution

70'

Oliver Sonne →

15th Substitution

Steven Berghuis →

10th Substitution

69'

Kian Fitz-Jim →

11th Substitution

69'

68'

Joe Worrall →

9th Substitution

Abdellah Ouazane

Right foot shot / 3rd Goal

67'

62'

Jaydon Banel

Left foot shot / 2nd Goal

Mika Godts →

8th Substitution

61'

Mohamed Abdalla →

1st Substitution

46'

Daley Blind →

2nd Substitution

46'

Davy Klaassen →

3rd Substitution

46'

Don-Angelo Konadu →

5th Substitution

46'

Paul Reverson →

6th Substitution

46'

Luca Koleosho →

4th Substitution

46'

Mike Tresor →

7th Substitution

1ST-HALF

Aaron Bouwman

Right foot shot / 1st Goal

34'

CONCLUSION

Ajax claimed the three points with a 2-1 win that showcased disciplined defending after establishing an early advantage. Burnley pressed forward in the second period yet could not find an equalizer until late in the contest. The narrow margin highlighted the fine margins present when two evenly matched sides meet. Ajax controlled key moments without overextending and preserved their lead through organized transitions. Burnley showed resilience but lacked the final quality needed to turn possession into clear chances. Overall the performance from the victors demonstrated composure under pressure while the visitors left with credit for their effort. This result strengthens Ajax position moving forward in their schedule.

STANDINGS

CONTEXT

TL;DR

Quality vs Volume

Open Play vs Set Play

Expected Points

Team Power Ranking

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Ajax

Burnley

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

PRESSURE INDEX

STARTING XI

General Information

Next Match

Statistics

Top Statistics

Match Overview

Attacking

Possession

Defensive

Build-up

Discipline

Lineup

Manager ▼

Starting XI ▼

Substitutes ▼

Manager ▼

Starting XI ▼

Substitutes ▼

Events

CONCLUSION

Ajax vs Burnley preview

STANDINGS

CONTEXT

TL;DR

Quality vs Volume

Open Play vs Set Play

Expected Points

Team Power Ranking

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Ajax

Burnley

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

PRESSURE INDEX

STARTING XI

General Information

Next Match

Statistics

Top Statistics

Match Overview

Attacking

Possession

Defensive

Build-up

Discipline

Lineup

Manager ▼

Starting XI ▼

Substitutes ▼

Manager ▼

Starting XI ▼

Substitutes ▼

Events

CONCLUSION