Ajax vs Heerenveen: Summary, Lineups, Stats

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16 Aug,16:45
2 - 2
Full Time
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Heerenveen

Ajax vs Heerenveen Match Summary & Live ScoreMatch Summary & Live Score

1st Half2 - 1
7
B. Klaverboer (Own Goal)
conceded an own goal for Heerenveen
33
A. Ouazane
scored for Ajax
45
J. Trenskow
scored for Heerenveen
2nd Half2 - 2
51
J. Trenskow
was cautioned
57
Y. Regeer
was cautioned
65
A. Bouwman
was cautioned
82
M. Rivera
scored for Heerenveen
86
L. Rosa
was cautioned

On 16 August 2026, Ajax face Heerenveen at Johan Cruijff Arena with kickoff scheduled for . This Netherlands Eredivisie encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.

Ajax favour an offensive setup focused on creating chances.

Heerenveen tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.

Recent Form

Ajax

D W

Heerenveen

D W

Ajax show inconsistency in recent results, with no clear trend emerging. Inconsistency has been a recurring theme recently.

Also, Heerenveen have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.

Recent Form Home/Away

Ajax (Home)

D

Heerenveen (Away)

D
Ajax's strongest performances have come in away fixtures.

Heerenveen are significantly more effective at home than on their travels.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)

Ajax

- +

Heerenveen

- +

Ajax have shown good defensive stability, keeping several clean sheets recently. The back line has been performing reliably.

Similarly, Heerenveen have shown solid organisation at the back in recent matches. They look fairly disciplined in defence.

Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away

Ajax (Home)

-

Heerenveen (Away)

-
Ajax's clean sheet record is significantly stronger in away fixtures.

A huge contrast in clean sheet potential, heavily favouring home games for Heerenveen.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5)

Ajax

+ -

Heerenveen

+ -

Ajax regularly feature in high-scoring games. Chances tend to be created at both ends.

Similarly, Heerenveen have often featured in open games with several goals. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.

Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away

Ajax (Home)

+

Heerenveen (Away)

+
A big contrast, with Ajax's home games producing significantly more goals.

A rare pattern, with Heerenveen's goals flowing more freely in away fixtures.

Scoring Consistency

Ajax

+ +

Heerenveen

+ +

Ajax have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.

Similarly, Heerenveen show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.

Scoring Consistency Home/Away

Ajax (Home)

+

Heerenveen (Away)

+
There is little difference in Ajax's scoring output across venues.

Heerenveen's ability to score has been consistent home and away.

Match Information
Referee: Alex Bos
Venue: Johan Cruijff Arena

Ajax vs Heerenveen Live Match StatsLive Match Stats

2.18
xG
1.34
54
Ball Posession (%)
46
1
Big Chances
2
3
Cautions
1
23
Shots
14
4
Shots on Goal
8
9
Shots Blocked
3
16
Shots inside Box
9
7
Shots outside Box
5
0
Hit Woodwork
0
8
Fouls
10
7
Corner Kicks
2
6
Saves
4
10
Free Kicks
8
2
Offsides
3
512
Passes Total
462
477
Passes Completed
401
143
Passes in the final 3rd Total
97
123
Passes in the final 3rd Completed
74
46
Touches in the Opposition Box
29
14
Tackles Total
10
6
Tackles Completed
6
19
Clearances
28
38
Crosses Total
8
9
Crosses Completed
1
4
Interceptions
11

Ajax vs Heerenveen Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations

Starting Lineup
1
M. ter Stegen
22
B. Klaverboer
12
C. Henrique
19
V. Zagaritis
15
Y. Baas
3
M. Willemsen
30
A. Bouwman
4
S. Kersten
2
L. Rosa
45
O. Braude
6
Y. Regeer
6
D. Proper
18
D. Klaassen
16
M. Linday
68
A. Ouazane
11
L. Oyen
10
O. Gloukh
10
R. Meerveld
23
S. Berghuis
20
J. Trenskow
9
K. Dolberg
9
D. Vente

Ajax vs Heerenveen H2H Stats & Previous ResultsH2H Stats & Previous Results

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