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Saturday, 5 September 2026

Johan Cruijff Arena · Referee Sander van der Eijk, Netherlands · Analysis updated 20:44 UTC

Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.75 expected goals for Ajax and 2.63 for PSV Eindhoven, a combined total of 4.38. That distribution gives PSV Eindhoven the largest share of the 1X2 market at 57%, with the draw at 18%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 81% for over 2.5 goals and 77% for both teams to score, with 1–2 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 57% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

PSV Eindhoven win

56.6% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.75 – 2.63

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Ajax home form

    8 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • PSV Eindhoven away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Head-to-head goals

    Both teams scored in 8 of the last 10 meetings.

Match result (1X2)

Ajax win25%
Draw18%
PSV Eindhoven win57%

Double chance 1X

43%

Double chance 12

82%

Double chance X2

75%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals93%
Over 2.5 goals81%
Over 3.5 goals64%
Both teams to score77%

Correct score

  • 1–27.6%
  • 1–36.6%
  • 2–26.6%
  • 2–35.8%
  • 1–15.8%

Recent form

Ajax

  • 2026-10-10T19:00:00.000Z · H vs NEC Nijmegen · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-19T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Excelsior · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-15T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Willem II · 5-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Fortuna Sittard · 5-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-05T18:00:00.000Z · H vs PSV Eindhoven · 1-3 (L)

PSV Eindhoven

  • 2026-10-09T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Heerenveen · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T12:30:00.000Z · A vs Twente · 2-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-13T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Sparta Rotterdam · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-10T16:45:00.000Z · H vs Shakhtar Donetsk · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-05T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Ajax · 3-1 (W)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-09-05T18:00:00.000Z · Ajax 1-3 PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie)
  • 2026-05-02T18:00:00.000Z · Ajax 2-2 PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie)
  • 2025-09-21T12:30:00.000Z · Ajax 2-2 PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie)
  • 2025-03-30T12:30:00.000Z · Ajax 2-0 PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie)
  • 2024-11-02T17:45:00.000Z · Ajax 3-2 PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie)
  • 2024-02-03T19:00:00.000Z · Ajax 1-1 PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie)
  • 2023-10-29T13:30:00.000Z · Ajax 2-5 PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie)
  • 2023-04-30T16:00:00.000Z · Ajax 1-1 PSV Eindhoven (KNVB Beker)
  • 2023-04-23T12:30:00.000Z · Ajax 0-3 PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie)
  • 2022-11-06T15:45:00.000Z · Ajax 1-2 PSV Eindhoven (Eredivisie)

Eredivisie table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Feyenoord86202020
2PSV Eindhoven86111619
3AZ Alkmaar86111019
4Twente8521817
5Ajax84311215
6Groningen8422614
7Fortuna Sittard8422-114
8GO Ahead Eagles8251211
9Excelsior8323211
10Heerenveen823309
11NEC Nijmegen8233-19
12Cambuur8224-88
13Utrecht8224-118
14Sparta Rotterdam8134-76
15Telstar8134-76
16PEC Zwolle8116-154
17ADO Den Haag8035-103
18Willem II8026-162

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is PSV Eindhoven win, at 56.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–2.

It puts both teams scoring at 77% and over 2.5 goals at 81%.

A 57% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.