Main prediction: under 1.5 goals
Alternative tip: Ajax to win and both to score
Other market: over 10.5 corners
The season is still early days and Ajax are back on the pitch this 16/08 (Sunday).
The clash is against Heerenveen, at Johan Cruyff Arena, at 15:45, in the Eredivisie.
Only a few matches into the league so far. In their last 5 across all competitions, Ajax have won 4 time(s) and Heerenveen have won 2. Ajax are the clear favourites with a 65% chance at the sportsbooks.
See where to watch, the probable line-ups and the best prediction for Ajax vs Heerenveen.
Prediction for Ajax vs Heerenveen
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Overview Ajax vs Heerenveen
Ajax are favourites, with a 65% chance of winning according to the bookmakers and odds of 1.55. Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax N.V.'s performance this season backs up this status. The odds for a Sportclub Heerenveen N.V. win are 6.897 and a draw is 5.556.
In the Netherlands League, Ajax have accumulated 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 2 goal(s) scored and 0 conceded. Julian Brandt leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Heerenveen have accumulated 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 0 conceded, with Luca Oyen as top scorer with 1 goal(s).
Head-to-head between Ajax and Heerenveen
In 32 clashes, Ajax have the advantage over Heerenveen: 25 win(s) against 1 and 6 draw(s). The most recent was on 17/05/2026, in the Eredivisie. draw won on that occasion.
The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Ajax vs Heerenveen, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.
Check out all the predictions for the Eredivisie and see all the analysis before you bet.
Ajax: current form
Ajax have played only 1 match(es) in the Eredivisie.
With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 4 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 0 defeat(s).
In the Netherlands League the situation is this:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
4 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
3 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Julian Brandt (1 goal(s))
Heerenveen: current form
Meanwhile, Heerenveen have played only 1 match(es) in the Eredivisie.
With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).
In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 defeat(s)
2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions
1 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions
Top scorer: Luca Oyen (1 goal(s))
Ajax vs Heerenveen key players
In the Eredivisie, Julian Brandt carries Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax N.V.'s attack with 1 goal(s).
The playmaker is Mika Godts, leading in assists with 1. In the whole season, Mika Godts has 17 goal(s).
On the other side, Luca Oyen is the name that frightens the most for The Super Frisians with 1 goal(s) in the Eredivisie.
In terms of playmaking, Jacob Trenskow leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Jacob Trenskow has accumulated 13 goal(s).
Ajax vs Heerenveen statistics in the Eredivisie
Few matches into the league yet. Ajax have an average of 12 corners and 2 cards per match. Heerenveen have 12 corners and 2 cards. Check the statistics for Ajax vs Heerenveen in the table below.
Ajax
Netherlands - Eredivisie
Heerenveen
Netherlands - Eredivisie
More tips for Ajax vs Heerenveen
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Correct score prediction for Ajax vs Heerenveen
Both teams rarely concede goals. Ajax hold the advantage in the odds in a clash that tends to be tight. Correct result: Ajax 1-0 Heerenveen. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.
Where to watch Ajax vs Heerenveen
Check out where to watch the live match between Heerenveen and Ajax:
Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled
Predicted line-ups for Ajax and Heerenveen
The line-ups for Ajax vs Heerenveen in the Netherlands League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.
Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.
Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax N.V. line-up
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3
Anton Gaaei
Defender
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5
Owen Wijndal
Defender
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6
Youri Regeer
Midfielder
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7
Maher Mauricio Carrizo
Forward
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8
Julian Brandt
Midfielder
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17
Daley Blind
Defender
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20
Oliver Valaker Edvardsen
Forward
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24
Jorthy Mokio
Midfielder
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26
Maarten Paes
Goalkeeper
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30
Aaron Bouwman
Defender
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38
Marcos Almeida
Forward
The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.
Sportclub Heerenveen N.V. line-up
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3
Maas Willemsen
Defender
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4
Sam Kersten
Defender
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6
Dirk Proper
Midfielder
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9
Dylan Vente
Forward
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10
Ringo Meerveld
Midfielder
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15
Mats Egbring
Defender
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16
Marcus Linday
Midfielder
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19
Vasilios Zagaritis
Defender
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20
Jacob Trenskow
Forward
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22
Bernt Klaverboer
Goalkeeper
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29
Lanroy Machine
Forward
The Heerenveen starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.
Match details for Ajax vs Heerenveen
Match: Ajax vs Heerenveen
Tournament: Netherlands League 2026/27
Date: 16/08/2026
Time: 15:45 (Brasília time)
Venue: Johan Cruyff Arena
Broadcast: none scheduled
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