Ajax vs Olympiacos F.C. preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Johan Cruijff Arena Sat, 18 Jul - 1:30 PM
Club Friendlies 1
AjaxAJA
1 0
Olympiacos F.C.OLY
Full Time Sat, 18 Jul 1:30 PM
Regular Season
Goal
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CONTEXT

Ajax faced Olympiacos F.C. and secured a 1-0 win at home. The score stood at 0-0 after the first half with both teams level. Ajax held 62 percent possession while Olympiacos F.C. had 38 percent. No red cards were issued during the contest. Olympiacos F.C. entered as the stronger side yet Ajax claimed the three points. The outcome showed a 100 percent significant deviation led by Ajax. Efficiency measures aligned with the recorded performance patterns. The narrow margin produced the final 1-0 scoreline without further adjustments in the second half.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Ajax 1-0 Olympiacos F.C.. Ajax showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with possession distribution and chance creation.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data remained unavailable so alignment could not be assessed.
  • Market alignment: The result proved consistent with pre-match market alignment indicators.
  • xG expectations: No expected goals figures were supplied to establish performance expectations.
  • Event impact: The match stayed level at halftime before the single goal decided the outcome.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards occurred and therefore produced no distortion to team dynamics.
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
E. Blank
E. Blank
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
Ajax M. Sánchez Muñoz
M. Sánchez Muñoz
VS
Olympiacos F.C. J. Mendilibar Etxebarria
J. Mendilibar Etxebarria
1.25
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
1.25 i
Last 6 Opponents
VfL Bochum 1848 Rank: 73 D
AEK Larnaca Rank: W
Panathinaikos Rank: 74 L
FC Volendam Rank: 62 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
77.67
82.01
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Ajax
Olympiacos F.C.
Power Score
77.67
82.01
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
96
53

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.

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vs
Ajax — Opponent-weighted form score
Olympiacos F.C. — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Ajax Olympiacos F.C.

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

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vs

Ajax

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

Olympiacos F.C.

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 Olympiacos F.C.
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
36.05
32.76
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
32.76
36.05
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 +0.04 Efficiency Index
vs
Olympiacos F.C. -0.04 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Ajax
Olympiacos F.C.
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
vs
⚠ Proxy Olympiacos F.C.
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Ajax Olympiacos F.C.
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
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.
— vs —
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Ajax Olympiacos F.C.
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
—
—
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).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Ajax
Olympiacos F.C.
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
Olympiacos F.C.
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Ajax Olympiacos F.C.
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
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—
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
Ajax 0.43
Olympiacos F.C. 0.38
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Ajax Olympiacos F.C.
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
Ajax 0.00
Olympiacos F.C. 0.02
Ajax
Olympiacos F.C.
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • OLY had peak pressure around 72'.
  • OLY started the game with stronger pressure.
AJA Pressure OLY Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: OLY reached the top pressure at 72' (81.28).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Ajax AJA Home
2 matches
Olympiacos F.C. OLY Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
2
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
2
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-19T00:00:54+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 18, 2026, 01:30 PM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Johan Cruijff Arena
Capacity
55885
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Erwin Blank

Statistics

Possession
AJA
59%
OLY
41%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 0
0 Big Chances Created 4
9 Shots 3
47 Dangerous attacks 29
62 Possession 38
10 Corners 4
12 Free kicks 15
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

96 Ball Safe 84
5 Goal Kicks 10
11 Goal Attempts 7
11 Substitutions 3
11 Throwins 14
1 Hit Woodwork 0
20 Dribble Attempts 7
11 Successful Dribbles 3
55 Successful Dribbles Percentage 43

Attacking

97 Attacks 84
0 Big Chances Missed 4

Possession

55 Long Passes 80
588 Passes 365
511 Successful Passes 286
87 Successful Passes Percentage 78
16 Key Passes 9
31 Successful Long Passes 42
56 Successful Long Passes Percentage 53

Defensive

5 Saves 4
10 Tackles 11
7 Interceptions 9

Build-up

18 Total Crosses 14
4 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

1 Offsides 5
15 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Erwin Blank

Starting XI ▼

1
Maarten Paes
Maarten Paes Goalkeeper
6.87
12
Joeri Heerkens
Joeri Heerkens
Goalkeeper61'
7.01
2
Lucas Rosa
Lucas Rosa Defender
6.5
15
Anton Gaaei
Anton Gaaei
Defender61'
6.8
3
Aaron Bouwman
Aaron Bouwman Defender
6.48
18
Jinairo Johnson
Jinairo Johnson
Defender70'
6.74
4
Daley Blind
Daley Blind Defender
6.71
21
Caio Henrique
Caio Henrique
Defender61'
6.52
5
Owen Wijndal
Owen Wijndal Defender
6.97
17
Ahmetcan Kaplan
Ahmetcan Kaplan
Defender61'
6.34
6
Youri Regeer
Youri Regeer Midfielder
7.07
16
Marvyn Muzungu
Marvyn Muzungu
Defender80'
6.38
7
Steven Berghuis
Steven Berghuis Midfielder
7.01
23
Maher Carrizo
Maher Carrizo
Attacker61'
7.14
8
Davy Klaassen
Davy Klaassen (C) Midfielder
6.83
22
Abdellah Ouazane
Abdellah Ouazane
Midfielder70'
6.58
11
Mika Godts
Mika Godts Midfielder
7.56
20
Oliver Edvardsen
Oliver Edvardsen
Attacker70'
7.53
9
Kasper Dolberg
Kasper Dolberg Attacker
6.42
19
Don-Angelo Konadu
Don-Angelo Konadu
Attacker46'
6.68
10
Oscar Gloukh
Oscar Gloukh Attacker
7.08
24
Mohamed Abdalla
Mohamed Abdalla
Midfielder61'
6.5
Referee : Erwin Blank

Starting XI ▼

1
Balsa Popovic
Balsa Popovic Goalkeeper
6.95
4
Zinedin Smajlović
Zinedin Smajlović Defender
7.49
24
Isidoros Koutsidis
Isidoros Koutsidis
Defender68'
6.23
5
Lorenzo Pirola
Lorenzo Pirola Defender
7.06
15
Pablo Maffeo
Pablo Maffeo Defender
6.36
70
Bruno Onyemaechi
Bruno Onyemaechi Defender
6.6
7
Konstantinos Fortounis
Konstantinos Fortounis (C) Midfielder
7.14
33
Joel Roca
Joel Roca
Midfielder76'
6.21
14
Dani García
Dani García Midfielder
6.65
29
Christos Filis
Christos Filis
Midfielder76'
6.43
22
Chiquinho
Chiquinho Midfielder
6.92
8
Georgios Masouras
Georgios Masouras
Attacker80'
6.19
23
Rodinei
Rodinei Midfielder
6.78
32
Santiago Hezze
Santiago Hezze Midfielder
6.77
11
Roman Yaremchuk
Roman Yaremchuk Attacker
6.51

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Abdellah Ouazane
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
88'
Event
Oliver Edvardsen
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
81'
Event
Marvyn Muzungu → Youri Regeer
15th Substitution
80'
80'
Event
Georgios Masouras → Chiquinho
14th Substitution
76'
Event
Christos Filis → Dani García
12th Substitution
76'
Event
Joel Roca → Konstantinos Fortounis
13th Substitution
Event
Oliver Edvardsen → Mika Godts
9th Substitution
70'
Event
Jinairo Johnson → Aaron Bouwman
10th Substitution
70'
Event
Abdellah Ouazane → Davy Klaassen
11th Substitution
70'
68'
Event
Isidoros Koutsidis → Zinedin Smajlović
8th Substitution
Event
Mohamed Abdalla → Oscar Gloukh
2nd Substitution
61'
Event
Maher Carrizo → Steven Berghuis
3rd Substitution
61'
Event
Anton Gaaei → Lucas Rosa
4th Substitution
61'
Event
Joeri Heerkens → Maarten Paes
5th Substitution
61'
Event
Caio Henrique → Daley Blind
6th Substitution
61'
Event
Ahmetcan Kaplan  → Owen Wijndal
7th Substitution
61'
Event
Don-Angelo Konadu → Kasper Dolberg
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
42'
Event
Santiago Hezze
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
42'
Event
Rodinei
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard

CONCLUSION

Ajax completed the fixture with a narrow 1-0 success over Olympiacos F.C. after a goalless opening period. Possession favored the home side at 62 percent against 38 percent yet the stronger rated visitors could not convert their status into a result. The significant deviation attached to Ajax highlighted an unexpected outcome relative to pre-match structure. Efficiency stayed consistent with available metrics while the absence of expected goals limited deeper statistical comparison. No disciplinary events altered the flow and the second half produced the sole goal that separated the sides. The 1-0 scoreline therefore stood as the definitive record of the encounter.