Eredivisie
Ajax vs Heerenveen
Sun, 16 Aug 2026 - 15:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: Johan Cruijff Arena
Ajax vs Heerenveen Prediction & Stats - Eredivisie 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Ajax vs Heerenveen carries real history into this round of the Eredivisie.
The two sides meet on 16/08 (Sunday) at Johan Cruijff Arena, 15:45 (UK time).
Read the Ajax vs Heerenveen prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Ajax vs Heerenveen
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Ajax vs Heerenveen call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 14-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Ajax the side to beat, with roughly 65% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Eredivisie odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Ajax Preview
Ajax reach this fixture 1 match into their Eredivisie. Here is where Ajax stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
2 scored, at 2 a game
0 conceded, at 0 a game
Ajax, season-wide
4 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Oscar Gluh, 4 goals
Most assists: Steven Berghuis, 3 assists
Recent results — Ajax
13/08/2026 14:45
09/08/2026 08:30
06/08/2026 14:00
30/07/2026 14:00
23/07/2026 14:00
Heerenveen: how they are travelling
Heerenveen come in 1 matches into their Eredivisie.
Here is what Heerenveen have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
1 scored, at 1 a game
0 conceded, at 0 a game
Heerenveen, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Luca Oyen, 1 goals
Most assists: Jacob Trenskow, 1 assists
Recent results — Heerenveen
09/08/2026 10:45
21/05/2026 15:00
17/05/2026 08:30
11/05/2026 08:30
03/05/2026 06:15
The head-to-head favours Ajax
Recent meetings have tended to go Ajax's way against Heerenveen.
From 32 match(es):
Ajax: 25 win(s)
Heerenveen: 1 win(s)
Drawn: 6
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Ajax vs Heerenveen prediction.
Form comparison Ajax vs Heerenveen
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Ajax
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 0 | 2.54 |
|
xGA
|
-0.08 | 0 | 0.92 |
Away Team
Heerenveen
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 1 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.89 | 1.89 | 0 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Ajax vs Heerenveen
Match: Ajax vs Heerenveen
Competition: Eredivisie
Date: Sunday, 16/08/2026
Kick-off: 15:45 (UK time)
Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena
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Stats
The statistics for Ajax vs Heerenveen that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
0
League: 2.78
Both Teams to Score
0%
League: 44%
Over 1.5+
0%
League: 78%
Over 2.5+
0%
League: 56%
Cards
0
League: 2.78
Corners
0
League: 11.89
Home Team
Ajax
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Scored | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.54 | 0 | 2.54 |
|
xGA
|
-0.08 | 0 | 0.92 |
Away Team
Heerenveen
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
|
3 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Conceded | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Both Teams to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
0 | 1 | 0 |
|
xGA
|
0.89 | 1.89 | 0 |
Corners
12 / Match
+0% Corners / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of corners
12 / Match
PEC Zwolle
(10)(4)
Twente
Cards
2 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
2 / Match
PEC Zwolle
(2)(2)
Twente
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+100%
Ajax is +100% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
PEC Zwolle
(2)(1)
Twente
Goals Conceded
0 / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals conceded
0 / Match
PEC Zwolle
(0)(0)
Twente
Eredivisie Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Excelsior
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 2 |
Go Ahead Eagles
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 |
Ajax
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 4 |
AZ
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| 5 |
Feyenoord
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 6 |
Heerenveen
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 7 |
Groningen
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 8 |
Telstar
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 9 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 10 |
PSV
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 11 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 |
Twente
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 13 |
NEC
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 |
Utrecht
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 15 |
ADO Den Haag
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 16 |
PEC Zwolle
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 17 |
Willem II
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 |
Cambuur
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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