Ajax vs SC Heerenveen prediction 16.08.2026 | La Liga
Ajax
Kick off:
Date:
Heerenveen
1
1.46
X
4.88
2
6.53
Contents
- Competition: Eredivisie
- Date: 16th August 2026
- Kick-off: 15:45 UK / 16:45 CEST
- Venue: Johan Cruijff ArenA
Eredivisie action returns to Amsterdam. Ajax hosts SC Heerenveen this Sunday. Historically, the hosts absolutely dominate this matchup. It is usually a goal-fest. However, the tide might be turning. Last season, Heerenveen frustrated the giants twice, grinding out two highly unexpected draws. I watched their stalemate back in May. Ajax looked completely out of ideas against that stubborn low block. It was maddening to watch. Will the Amsterdam powerhouse assert their usual dominance at home, or can the visitors cause another massive headache? Let’s dive straight into the latest metrics and predicted lineups to find the best betting value.
Ajax vs Heerenveen Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Heerenveen
0 : 0
Ajax
Eredivisie
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Ajax
1 : 1
Heerenveen
Eredivisie
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Heerenveen
0 : 2
Ajax
Eredivisie
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Ajax
1 : 0
Heerenveen
Eredivisie
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Heerenveen
3 : 2
Ajax
Eredivisie
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Ajax
4 : 1
Heerenveen
Eredivisie
AFC Ajax hold an incredibly distinct edge over SC Heerenveen in their last ten competitive matches. They secured seven victories. SC Heerenveen managed only one. Their recent 10 encounters averaged an explosive 3.30 goals per game. Crucially, the most recent clash resulted in a tight 0-0 stalemate at the Abe Lenstra Stadion.
Ajax team overview
Ajax enters this one on the back of a busy summer overhaul to fix a chaotic, 5th-place league finish last season. De Godenzonen showed massive improvement throughout their pre-season, recording key friendly wins over Olympiacos and Burnley before opening their Eredivisie campaign with a clean 2-0 victory against PEC Zwolle.
Under Míchel's guidance, the team looks rejuvenated and plays a far more coherent, vibrant style than what we saw during last winter's meltdown.
Improving their form at the Johan Cruijff ArenA is the new manager's top priority. The club struggled painfully for consistency on home soil last year, closing out the domestic season with a three match winless streak.
Star forward Mika Godts who racked up an incredible 17 goals and 13 assists last term came off the bench to provide an assist in the opening day of the campaign. Jordan Henderson remains out with a muscle injury, but the squad finally has real depth.
Last matches of Ajax
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Shelbourne
2 : 2
Ajax
Europa Conference League
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PEC Zwolle
0 : 2
Ajax
Eredivisie
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Ajax
3 : 1
Shelbourne
Europa Conference League
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FC Volendam
1 : 3
Ajax
Club Friendlies 1
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Ajax
4 : 1
Vojvodina
Europa Conference League
Ajax lineup
Goalkeeper
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26
Maarten Paes
Defenders
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3
Anton Gaaei
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4
Kō Itakura
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15
Youri Baas
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2
Lucas Rosa
Midfielders
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18
Davy Klaassen
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24
Jorthy Mokio
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10
Oscar Gloukh
Forwards
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7
Maher Carrizo
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9
Kasper Dolberg
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68
Abdellah Ouazane
SC Heerenveen team overview
Heerenveen enters this one on the back of an encouraging start to the new campaign, aiming to shake off last year's inconsistencies.
De Superfriezen bounced back from a mediocre 8th-place league finish last term by putting together a rock-solid pre-season, stringing together high-scoring friendly wins over Club Brugge and De Graafschap.
Robin Veldman's men carried that momentum straight into their Eredivisie opener. They dug deep last weekend to edge out a tough FC Twente side 1-0.
However, fixing their dreadful travel form is the manager's biggest challenge. The squad was incredibly vulnerable on away soil last season, wrapping up their road trips with two wins in six encounters.
Hopefully, new signing Dylan Vente can spark them into life upfront. It is a massive test, but if they defend like they did last week, they stand a chance.
Last matches of Heerenveen
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Heerenveen
1 : 0
Twente
Eredivisie
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Heerenveen
3 : 2
Volos NFC
Club Friendlies 3
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Heerenveen
4 : 4
OH Leuven
Club Friendlies 3
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Club Brugge
2 : 3
Heerenveen
Club Friendlies 3
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Heerenveen
7 : 2
De Graafschap
Club Friendlies 3
Heerenveen lineup
Goalkeeper
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22
Bernt Klaverboer
Defenders
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13
Mats Egbring
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4
Sam Kersten
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3
Maas Willemsen
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19
Vasilios Zagaritis
Midfielders
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6
Dirk Proper
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16
Marcus Linday
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20
Jacob Trenskow
Forwards
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10
Ringo Meerveld
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11
Luca Oyen
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9
Dylan Vente
Prediction
Ajax will edge this one, but expect a battle. They simply possess too much firepower on home soil. Both teams will score, though. It is just bound to happen given Ajax's recent defensive lapses. Heerenveen will surely grab a goal on the counter, but the hosts' rejuvenated attack will make the difference. De Godenzonen's relentless high press will eventually break down that stubborn low block. I'm backing a tight 2-1 victory for the Amsterdam powerhouse. It is easily the smartest angle for Sunday's showdown.
Four reasons we expect both teams to score in this game
- Ajax finished only one of their last six competitive home games without conceding.
- Heerenveen scored at least twice in five of their last nine matches.
- Ajax scored at least twice in each of their last even matches.
- Four of the last seven meetings between Ajax and Heerenveen produced goals at both ends.
Main prediction Ajax - Heerenveen
Both Teams to Score
Best Odds:
Melbet
1.53
Ajax vs Heerenveen standings in Eredivisie
| Regular Season | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excelsior | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 0 | +4 | 3 |
| 2 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 - 1 | +3 | 3 |
| 3 | Ajax | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 4 | AZ | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 0 | +2 | 3 |
| 5 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 2 | +1 | 3 |
| 6 | FC Groningen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 - 1 | +1 | 3 |
| 7 | Feyenoord | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 - 0 | +1 | 3 |
| 9 | Telstar | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 3 |
| 10 | PSV | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Fortuna Sittard | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 - 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | FC Utrecht | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 13 | NEC Nijmegen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 | FC Twente | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 16 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 2 | -2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 4 | -3 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 - 4 | -4 | 0 |