Heerenveen vs Ajax Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
The upcoming meeting between Heerenveen and Ajax takes place at Abe Lenstra on 17 May 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the Netherlands Eredivisie. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.
Heerenveen tend to keep a balanced shape on the pitch.
Ajax tend to play with an attacking mindset.
Recent Form
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Ajax
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Heerenveen are in flying form, dominating recent fixtures. Opponents will need to be on guard against their current form.
However, Ajax continue to perform well, maintaining a reliable level of consistency. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
Recent Form Home/Away
Heerenveen (Home)
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Ajax (Away)
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Heerenveen show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
Ajax's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
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Heerenveen have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Meanwhile, Ajax have struggled to maintain consistent defensive solidity. Concentration at the back will be key.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
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There is little difference in Heerenveen's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Ajax show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
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Heerenveen have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
In contrast, Ajax's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
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Ajax (Away)
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There is little change in goal frequency across venues for Heerenveen.
Ajax's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Scoring Consistency
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Heerenveen show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Meanwhile, Ajax have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
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Heerenveen attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Ajax's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
On average Heerenveen scores 2.1 and concedes 1.5 goals in home matches, while Ajax averagely scores 1.9 and concedes 1.5 goals in away matches.
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Heerenveen vs Ajax Video Content
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Heerenveen vs Ajax Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Heerenveen scores after every 8.5 shots, while Ajax gets averagely 12.9 shots in a game.
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Heerenveen vs Ajax Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
Heerenveen fielded the below lineup in the last match against Fortuna Sittard: Klaverboer; Zagaritis, Willemsen, Kersten, Braude; van Overeem, Linday; Rivera, Meerveld, Trenskow; Nordas
In their last match against PSV starting lineup of Ajax was the following:
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