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← Goals Prediction 16.08.2026 · 17:45
Eredivisie logo NetherlandsEredivisie
Ajax logo
Ajax
2-2Full time
Heerenveen logo
Heerenveen
VenueJohan Cruijff ArenaSeason2026RoundRegular Season - 2
League table snapshot

Where the two clubs stand

Eredivisie · Season 2026

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Ajax logo EredivisieAjax #5
Played2 Points4 GD+2 W-D-L1-1-0
W D 5–6: Qualification Playoffs
Heerenveen logo EredivisieHeerenveen #7
Played2 Points4 GD+1 W-D-L1-1-0
W D 5–6: Qualification Playoffs

Table positions are for this fixture’s competition and season. Updated 16 Aug 2026, 00:00.

Recent form

How the two teams have been playing

Ajax

Last 6: 16 goals scored, 6 conceded, 1 clean sheets.

Heerenveen

Last 6: 20 goals scored, 13 conceded, 1 clean sheets.

Lineups

Starting elevens, formations and benches

Switch between the pitch and list views to see the confirmed team sheets supplied for this match.

Coach Michel ▦Formation4-2-3-1 11Starting XI11 players
Marc-André Ter Stegen 1 Marc-André Ter Stegen
Caio Henrique 12 Caio Henrique
Youri Baas 15 Youri Baas
Aaron Bouwman 30 Aaron Bouwman
Lucas Rosa 2 Lucas Rosa
Youri Regeer 6 Youri Regeer
Davy Klaassen 18 Davy Klaassen
Abdellah Ouazane 68 Abdellah Ouazane
Oscar Gloukh 10 Oscar Gloukh
Steven Berghuis 23 Steven Berghuis
Kasper Dolberg 9 Kasper Dolberg
Marc-André Ter Stegen G · #1
Lucas Rosa D · #2
Aaron Bouwman D · #30
Youri Baas D · #15
Caio Henrique D · #12
Davy Klaassen M · #18
Youri Regeer M · #6
Steven Berghuis M · #23
Oscar Gloukh M · #10
Abdellah Ouazane M · #68
Kasper Dolberg F · #9
Bench

Substitutes

Marcos Leonardo#38 · F
Julian Brandt#8 · M
Jorthy Mokio#24 · M
Oliver Valaker Edvardsen#20 · F
Tolu Arokodare#99 · F
Maarten Paes#26 · G
Joeri Heerkens#22 · G
Ko Itakura#4 · D
Anton Gaaei#3 · D
Dies Janse#36 · D
Owen Wijndal#5 · D
Maher Carrizo#7 · F
Coach Robin Veldman ▦Formation4-2-3-1 11Starting XI11 players
Bernt Klaverboer 22 Bernt Klaverboer
Vasilios Zagaritis 19 Vasilios Zagaritis
Maas Willemsen 3 Maas Willemsen
Sam Kersten 4 Sam Kersten
Oliver Braude 45 Oliver Braude
Dirk Wanner Proper 6 Dirk Wanner Proper
Marcus Linday 16 Marcus Linday
Luca Oyen 11 Luca Oyen
Ringo Meerveld 10 Ringo Meerveld
Jacob Trenskow 20 Jacob Trenskow
Dylan Vente 9 Dylan Vente
Bernt Klaverboer G · #22
Oliver Braude D · #45
Sam Kersten D · #4
Maas Willemsen D · #3
Vasilios Zagaritis D · #19
Marcus Linday M · #16
Dirk Wanner Proper M · #6
Jacob Trenskow M · #20
Ringo Meerveld M · #10
Luca Oyen M · #11
Dylan Vente F · #9
Bench

Substitutes

Maxence Rivera#7 · M
Lanroy Machine#29 · F
Hristiyan Petrov#28 · D
Timo Schreuder#30 · G
Andries Noppert#44 · G
Darling Bladi#23 · D
Nikolai Soyset Hopland#17 · D
Jimte Scholten#41 · D
Nolhan Courtens#36 · M
Levi Smans#14 · M
Luuk Brouwers#8 · M
Kirayno Schaken#47 · F
Match trends

Recent patterns to know

  • 2 of the last 10 meetings between these two have ended level.
Head to head

Previous meetings

Ajax wins

7

Draws

2

Heerenveen wins

1

Avg goals

3.3

Both scored

40%

Over 2.5

50%

First-half avg

1.8

Meetings

10

17.05.2026Heerenveen vs Ajax0–0
01.11.2025Ajax vs Heerenveen1–1
19.01.2025Heerenveen vs Ajax0–2
11.08.2024Ajax vs Heerenveen1–0
11.02.2024Heerenveen vs Ajax3–2
05.11.2023Ajax vs Heerenveen4–1
12.03.2023Heerenveen vs Ajax2–4
10.09.2022Ajax vs Heerenveen5–0
Match statistics

Ajax vs Heerenveen

52%Ball Possession48%
20Total Shots13
4Shots on Goal8
8Shots off Goal2
8Blocked Shots3
14Shots inside box8
6Shots outside box5
6Corner Kicks2
2Offsides3
8Fouls9
3Yellow Cards1
6Goalkeeper Saves4
477Total passes451
430Passes accurate398
90%Passes %88%
1.74Expected goals1.33
-1.44goals_prevented-1.44
Match events

Timeline

  1. 7'⚽B. KlaverboerOwn goal
  2. 33'⚽A. OuazaneGoal · Caio Henrique
  3. 45'⚽J. TrenskowGoal · S. Kersten
  4. HT · 2-1
  5. 51'🟨J. TrenskowYellow card
  6. 57'🟨Y. RegeerYellow card
  7. 58'↔L. OyenSubstitution · M. Rivera
  8. 65'🟨A. BouwmanYellow card
  9. 65'↔O. GloukhSubstitution · J. Brandt
  10. 65'↔K. DolbergSubstitution · Marcos Leonardo
  11. 73'↔D. KlaassenSubstitution · J. Mokio
  12. 73'↔R. MeerveldSubstitution · L. Machine
  13. 82'⚽M. RiveraGoal
  14. 86'🟨L. RosaYellow card
  15. 86'↔S. BerghuisSubstitution · O. Edvardsen
  16. 87'↔O. BraudeSubstitution · H. Petrov
  17. 87'↔A. OuazaneSubstitution · T. Arokodare
  18. FT · 2-2
Player ratings

Top performers

Abdellah OuazaneAbdellah Ouazane87 minutes8.5
Marc-André Ter StegenMarc-André Ter Stegen89 minutes8.2
Youri RegeerYouri Regeer89 minutes7.5
Maxence RiveraMaxence Rivera31 minutes7.5
Sam KerstenSam Kersten89 minutes7.3
Oscar GloukhOscar Gloukh65 minutes7.2
Jacob TrenskowJacob Trenskow89 minutes7.2
Lucas RosaLucas Rosa89 minutes7.0
Prediction note: football is unpredictable. Team news, injuries, venue changes and confirmed lineups can change the outlook before kickoff. Check official club or competition channels for late updates.
Frequently asked questions

Ajax vs Heerenveen prediction FAQs

Over 2.5 The same page also brings together form, standings, previous meetings, lineups, events and statistics when available.

Look at recent form, league position, confirmed lineups, injuries, venue information and previous meetings. Late team news can change the match outlook.

Yes. Confirmed lineups, injuries, squad changes, venue updates and other late information can materially change the match context.