Ajax vs VfL Bochum 1848 preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Johan Cruijff Arena Wed, 15 Jul - 3:00 PM
Club Friendlies 1
AjaxAJA
1 – 1
VfL Bochum 1848BOC
Full Time Wed, 15 Jul 3:00 PM
Regular Season
Goal
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Goal
Paul Reverson - 90+1' (Own Goal)

CONTEXT

Ajax hosted VfL Bochum 1848 in a fixture that concluded 1-1 after a first half where the home side led 1-0. Possession statistics showed a narrow edge for Ajax at 51 percent against 49 percent for the away team. No red cards were issued to either side throughout the contest. Ajax entered as the stronger side yet finished level on the scoreboard. The significant deviation recorded for Ajax reflected their inability to convert home advantage into a win. Market alignment held true despite the draw result. Efficiency remained in line with overall patterns observed. Limited second half adjustments failed to alter the outcome as both teams settled for a point each.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Ajax recorded a significant deviation from expected performance levels.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match patterns.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable to determine alignment.
  • Market alignment: The draw outcome proved aligned with market indicators.
  • xG expectations: No xG metrics were available to establish expectations.
  • Event impact: The match ended 1-1 with no red cards issued.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred so no distortion from discipline took place.
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. Vos
M. Vos
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 Ajax
Ajax
VS
VfL Bochum 1848 VfL Bochum 1848
VfL Bochum 1848
1.33
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
AEK Larnaca Rank: W
Panathinaikos Rank: 74 L
FC Volendam Rank: 61 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
76.89
72.81
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Ajax
VfL Bochum 1848
Power Score
76.89
72.81
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
103
173

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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Ajax — Opponent-weighted form score
VfL Bochum 1848 — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Ajax VfL Bochum 1848

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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Ajax

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

VfL Bochum 1848

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 VfL Bochum 1848
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
28.53
39.90
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
39.90
28.53
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 -0.12 Efficiency Index
vs
VfL Bochum 1848 +0.12 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Ajax
VfL Bochum 1848
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 VfL Bochum 1848
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Ajax VfL Bochum 1848
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 VfL Bochum 1848
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
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
VfL Bochum 1848
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.

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Ajax
vs
VfL Bochum 1848
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Ajax VfL Bochum 1848
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
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 0.42
VfL Bochum 1848 0.33
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Ajax VfL Bochum 1848
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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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 0.02
VfL Bochum 1848 0.03
Ajax
VfL Bochum 1848
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BOC had peak pressure around 36'.
  • BOC started the game with stronger pressure.
AJA Pressure BOC Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: BOC reached the top pressure at 36' (51.50).

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 15, 2026, 03:00 PM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Johan Cruijff Arena
Capacity
55885
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Martijn Vos

Statistics

Possession
AJA
50%
BOC
50%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
7 Shots 11
31 Dangerous attacks 51
51 Possession 49
3 Corners 7
9 Free kicks 11
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

82 Ball Safe 70
5 Goal Attempts 8
3 Substitutions 1
12 Throwins 18
1 Hit Woodwork 1
6 Dribble Attempts 3

Attacking

116 Attacks 83

Possession

14 Long Passes 25
494 Passes 501
88 Successful Passes Percentage 86
8 Key Passes 12

Defensive

5 Saves 6
11 Tackles 12
12 Interceptions 6

Build-up

6 Total Crosses 11

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
11 Fouls 9

Squad

Referee : Martijn Vos

Squad ▼

26
Maarten Paes
Maarten Paes Goalkeeper
52
Paul Peters Reverson
Paul Peters Reverson Goalkeeper
12
Joeri Jesse Heerkens
Joeri Jesse Heerkens Goalkeeper
—
Daley Blind
Daley Blind Defender
5
Owen Wijndal
Owen Wijndal Defender
—
Caio Henrique Oliveira Silva
Caio Henrique Oliveira Silva Defender
4
Ko Itakura
Ko Itakura Defender
37
Josip Šutalo
Josip Šutalo Defender
2
Lucas Oliveira Rosa
Lucas Oliveira Rosa Defender
—
Ahmetcan Kaplan
Ahmetcan Kaplan Defender
15
Youri Baas
Youri Baas Defender
3
Anton Gaaei
Anton Gaaei Defender
30
Aaron Bouwman
Aaron Bouwman Defender
18
Davy Klaassen
Davy Klaassen Midfielder
28
Kian Fitz-Jim
Kian Fitz-Jim Midfielder
6
Youri Regeer
Youri Regeer Midfielder
10
Oscar Gloukh
Oscar Gloukh Midfielder
43
Rayane Bounida
Rayane Bounida Midfielder
24
Jorthy Mokio
Jorthy Mokio Midfielder
23
Steven Berghuis
Steven Berghuis Attacker
9
Kasper Dolberg
Kasper Dolberg Attacker
17
Oliver Valaker Edvardsen
Oliver Valaker Edvardsen Attacker
—
Amourrichio Van Axel Dongen
Amourrichio Van Axel Dongen Attacker
11
Mika Marcel Godts
Mika Marcel Godts Attacker
19
Don-Angelo Christoffel Annum-Assamoah Konadu
Don-Angelo Christoffel Annum-Assamoah Konadu Attacker
7
Maher Mauricio Carrizo
Maher Mauricio Carrizo Attacker
Referee : Martijn Vos

Squad ▼

1
Timo Horn
Timo Horn Goalkeeper
38
Hugo Johannes Walter Rölleke
Hugo Johannes Walter Rölleke Goalkeeper
32
Maximilian Wittek
Maximilian Wittek Defender
3
Philipp Strompf
Philipp Strompf Defender
13
Oliver Olsen
Oliver Olsen Defender
15
Michael Steinwender
Michael Steinwender Defender
18
Mikkel Rakneberg
Mikkel Rakneberg Defender
4
Yigit Karademir
Yigit Karademir Defender
30
Owono Darnell Keumo
Owono Darnell Keumo Defender
35
Kacper Koscierski
Kacper Koscierski Defender
23
Koji Miyoshi
Koji Miyoshi Midfielder
10
Berkan Taz
Berkan Taz Midfielder
8
Jean-Manuel Mbom
Jean-Manuel Mbom Midfielder
6
Enis Çokaj
Enis Çokaj Midfielder
40
Aurel Badji Wagbe
Aurel Badji Wagbe Midfielder
24
Mats Pannewig
Mats Pannewig Midfielder
39
Lasse Isbruch
Lasse Isbruch Midfielder
33
Philipp Hofmann
Philipp Hofmann Attacker
17
Gerrit Holtmann
Gerrit Holtmann Attacker
9
Ibrahim Sissoko
Ibrahim Sissoko Attacker
19
Daniel Hanslik
Daniel Hanslik Attacker
25
Samuel Bamba
Samuel Bamba Attacker
7
Christian Theodor Kjelder Rasmussen
Christian Theodor Kjelder Rasmussen Attacker
27
Charalampos Babis Drakas
Charalampos Babis Drakas Attacker
37
Alessandro Adriano Crimaldi
Alessandro Adriano Crimaldi Attacker
36
Luis Raphael Pick
Luis Raphael Pick Attacker

Events

2ND-HALF
90+1'
Event
Paul Reverson
1st Own Goal
1ST-HALF
Event
Daley Blind
1st Yellowcard
22'
Event
Caio Henrique
1st Goal
12'

CONCLUSION

The 1-1 draw between Ajax and VfL Bochum 1848 highlighted a balanced contest where early home advantage was neutralized after the interval. Even possession distribution underscored the competitive nature without decisive breakthroughs. Absence of disciplinary incidents allowed both sides to maintain full squads. Ajax as the stronger team fell short of victory yet the result stayed consistent with aligned indicators. Efficiency patterns held steady without notable shifts. The outcome leaves both teams reflecting on missed opportunities in a tightly contested affair that produced no clear dominator on the day.