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Heerenveen vs Ajax: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 17 May, 2026 7:30
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Prediction League
10
Played
3
Wins
4
Draws
3
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.7
(17 total)
xG
1.90
(19.3 total)
Shots per Match
15.7
(157 total)
Shots on Target
5.2
(33% acc)
Corners
5.7
(57 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.8
per match
xGa
1.00
per match
Clean Sheets
0
(0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.3
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
9.5
(95 total)
Offsides
1.5
(15 total)
9
Played
3
Wins
2
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.6
(14 total)
xG
1.40
(13.0 total)
Shots per Match
14.9
(134 total)
Shots on Target
5.7
(38% acc)
Corners
6.2
(56 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.3
per match
xGa
1.30
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(22%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.7
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
13.6
(122 total)
Offsides
1.3
(12 total)
19
Played
6
Wins
6
Draws
7
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.6
(31 total)
xG
1.70
(32.3 total)
Shots per Match
15.3
(291 total)
Shots on Target
5.4
(35% acc)
Corners
5.9
(113 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.6
per match
xGa
1.20
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(11%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
11.4
(217 total)
Offsides
1.4
(27 total)
15
Played
7
Wins
2
Draws
6
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(20 total)
xG
1.70
(25.4 total)
Shots per Match
13.7
(206 total)
Shots on Target
5.7
(42% acc)
Corners
5.5
(82 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(33%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.5
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
11.1
(166 total)
Offsides
1.5
(23 total)
13
Played
5
Wins
5
Draws
3
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.1
(27 total)
xG
1.30
(16.7 total)
Shots per Match
13.7
(178 total)
Shots on Target
5.5
(40% acc)
Corners
4.5
(59 total)
Defense
Conceded
2.2
per match
xGa
1.70
per match
Clean Sheets
0
(0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.2
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(2 total)
Fouls
10.3
(134 total)
Offsides
0.9
(12 total)
28
Played
12
Wins
7
Draws
9
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.7
(47 total)
xG
1.50
(42.1 total)
Shots per Match
13.7
(384 total)
Shots on Target
5.6
(41% acc)
Corners
5
(141 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.7
per match
xGa
1.40
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(18%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
10.7
(300 total)
Offsides
1.3
(35 total)
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In this exciting Eredivisie 2025-2026 matchup, Heerenveen will take on Ajax as part of the 2025-2026 season in Eredivisie. This match is part of Matchweek 1 and will take place on 2026-05-17 at 2026-05-17 in the famous Abe Lenstra Stadion.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Heerenveen, and the visiting side, Ajax. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-05-17
Time: 12:30
Location: Abe Lenstra Stadion
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Heerenveen vs Ajax Football 17 May, 2026 7:30
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 8 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
Late Goals Expected
Both teams score in 2nd half consistently (Heerenveen 86%, Ajax 86%) — expect late drama
-
Goal Fest Potential
Both teams in high-scoring form — Over 2.5 goals likely with offensive firepower on display
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Heerenveen vs Ajax, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Heerenveen(1 trends)
- Not WinH2H4/580%Heerenveen have not won in 4 of their last 5 Eredivisie matches
Ajax(5 trends)
- Efficient ScoringH2H5/5100%Ajax efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 5 of their last 5 Eredivisie matches
- Good Goal RatioH2H4/580%Ajax have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 4 of their last 5 Eredivisie matches
- Above League AverageLeague8/875%Ajax score 2.13 goals/match in away matches (+31% above league average)
- Top Table FormLeague65%Ajax are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
- Efficient ScoringRecent16/1794%Ajax efficiently convert chances (high accuracy) in 16 of their last 17 Eredivisie matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Heerenveen(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague7/888%Heerenveen score (1.88/match) and concede (1.75/match) regularly at home - BTTS in 88% of matches (league avg: 62%)
Ajax(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague8/8100%Ajax score (2.13/match) and concede (1.88/match) regularly in away matches - BTTS in 100% of matches (league avg: 62%)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Both Teams ScoredH2H3/560%Both teams scored in 3 of their last 5 H2H matches (60.0%%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Ajax(2 trends)
- Good Goal RatioH2H4/580%Ajax have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 4 of their last 5 Eredivisie matches
- Above League AverageLeague8/875%Ajax score 2.13 goals/match in away matches (+31% above league average)
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Under 2.5 GoalsH2H3/560%Under 2.5 goals in 3 of their last 5 H2H matches (60.0%%)
Combined 2.1 goals per match average • Low scoring average but offensive form suggests potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
Heerenveen(1 trends)
- Not WinH2H4/580%Heerenveen have not won in 4 of their last 5 Eredivisie matches
Ajax(1 trends)
- Top Table FormLeague65%Ajax are currently 3rd in the table (Top 3)
⚡ Team Total Goals
Ajax(3 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague8/875%Ajax score 2.13 goals/match in away matches (+31% above league average)
- Scored 1+Recent5/5100%Ajax scored 1+ goals in their last 5 5 matches
- Second Half SpecialistsRecent13/1776%Ajax score in second half in 13 of their last 17 Eredivisie matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Heerenveen(1 trends) — avg 1.3 (-21% below league)
- Many CardsH2H4/580%Heerenveen receive 2+ cards in 4 of their last 5 Eredivisie matches
Ajax(2 trends) — avg 1.7 (+4% above league)
- Few CardsH2H5/5100%Ajax receive 0-1 card in 5 of their last 5 Eredivisie matches
- High Card MatchesLeague17/1781.5%Ajax average 2.0 cards/match in all matches (+11% above league avg 1.8) — rank #5 in league
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Low Card MatchesH2H%Average 2.6 cards per match in their last 5 H2H matches
Both teams show aggressive play -
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Heerenveen(1 trends) — avg 6.2 (+22% above league)
- Many CornersLeague8/885%Heerenveen average 6.2 corners/match at home (+22% above league avg 5.1)
Moderate corner environment -
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Heerenveen vs Ajax
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: Ajax is stronger in the first 15 minutes (9 vs 2).
⏰ First Half: Ajax is stronger in the first half (15 vs 11).
⚡ Final Stage: Heerenveen is stronger in the final minutes (9 vs 3).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⏰ First Half: Ajax is stronger in the first half (15 vs 11).
⚡ Final Stage: Heerenveen is stronger in the final minutes (9 vs 3).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Heerenveen
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.26
Pressure
0.12
✈️ Ajax
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
-0.05
Pressure
0.15
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Heerenveen - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
✈️ Ajax - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
15
Avg. Goals per Match
0.75
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
13
Avg. Goals per Match
0.65
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Heerenveen - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
10
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
10
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
9
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
9
Second Half Starts
3
Late Surges
9
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
4
Late Conceded
7
✈️ Ajax - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
8
Comeback Goals
7
Negative Sequences
10
Killer Goals
13
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
9
Late Pressure
3
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
9
Half-time Spurts
6
Second Half Starts
10
Late Surges
3
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
8
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Away Fast Start: Ajax often scores in the first 15 minutes (9 vs 2)
- First Goal Away: High probability of Ajax scoring first
- ⏰ Away First Half: Ajax is stronger in the first half (15 vs 11)
- First Half Result: Consider Ajax to win the first half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: Heerenveen excels in the closing minutes (9 vs 3 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of Heerenveen scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: Heerenveen has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider Heerenveen handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.31
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.031
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.013 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Away +0.007 (away team better)
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Heerenveen):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Ajax):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Home team is stronger in the final minutes of the match. Consider bets on late goals, last goal scorer, and home team victory.
Heerenveen vs Ajax Head-to-head statistics for Sun 17 May, 2026 @ 7:30 Eredivisie
Heerenveen
VS
Ajax
Last 5 Head-to-Head Matches
1
Wins
1
Draws
3
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1 (5)
2 (10)
xG
0.60
1.70
Shots
12.4 (62)
13.4 (67)
Shots on Target
3.8 (19)
5.8 (29)
Corners
5 (25)
4.8 (24)
Defense
Conceded
2 (10)
1 (5)
xGa
1.70
0.60
Clean Sheets
0 (0%)
2 (40%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.2 (11)
0.4 (2)
Fouls
10.8 (54)
8 (40)
Offsides
1.6 (8)
2.2 (11)
Last 6 Matches
Heerenveen
VS
Ajax
2/6 (33%)
Victories
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Draws
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Defeats
1/6 (17%)
1.17
PPG
2.33
1.50
Avg Goals Scored
2.00
1.33
Avg Goals Conceded
1.50
33%
BTTS %
83%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
17%
1.07
Avg xG
2.13
Heerenveen vs Ajax: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Heerenveen and away matches for Ajax
Number of goals
Heerenveen
Under
Over
Ajax
Under
Over
0.5
30%
3
70%
7
0%
0
100%
10
1.5
50%
5
50%
5
10%
1
90%
9
2.5
60%
6
40%
4
70%
7
30%
3
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Heerenveen
Ajax
Yes
50%
5
70%
7
No
50%
5
30%
3
1X2
Heerenveen
Ajax
1
30%
3
70%
7
X
30%
3
20%
2
2
40%
4
10%
1
Double Chance
Heerenveen
Ajax
12
70%
7
80%
8
1X
60%
6
90%
9
X2
70%
7
30%
3
Total Goals
Heerenveen
Ajax
0-1
0%
0
0%
0
2-3
70%
7
50%
5
4+
30%
3
50%
5
Total Corners
Heerenveen
Under
Over
Ajax
Under
Over
7.5
70%
7
30%
3
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Heerenveen
Ajax
Yes
20%
2
30%
3
No
80%
8
70%
7
1X2 HT - FT
Heerenveen
Ajax
HT 1 - FT 1
20%
2
40%
4
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
20%
2
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
0%
0
HT 2 - FT X
20%
2
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
30%
3
HT X - FT 2
20%
2
10%
1
HT X - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
xG(xGa)
Heerenveen
Ajax
xG
1.37
1.74
xGa
1.03
1.27
Number of goals
Heerenveen
Under
Over
Ajax
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
90%
9
10%
1
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Heerenveen
Ajax
Yes
20%
2
30%
3
No
80%
8
70%
7
1X2
Heerenveen
Ajax
1
30%
3
60%
6
X
30%
3
40%
4
2
40%
4
0%
0
Double Chance
Heerenveen
Ajax
12
70%
7
60%
6
1X
60%
6
100%
10
X2
70%
7
40%
4
Total Goals
Heerenveen
Ajax
0-1
60%
6
40%
4
2-3
40%
4
60%
6
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Heerenveen
Ajax
Yes
60%
6
70%
7
No
40%
4
30%
3
Number of goals
Heerenveen
Under
Over
Ajax
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Heerenveen
Ajax
Yes
20%
2
40%
4
No
80%
8
60%
6
1X2
Heerenveen
Ajax
1
40%
4
50%
5
X
30%
3
10%
1
2
30%
3
40%
4
Double Chance
Heerenveen
Ajax
12
70%
7
90%
9
1X
70%
7
60%
6
X2
60%
6
50%
5
Total Goals
Heerenveen
Ajax
0-1
40%
4
40%
4
2-3
50%
5
50%
5
4+
10%
1
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Heerenveen
Ajax
Yes
60%
6
40%
4
No
40%
4
60%
6
2.85
xG
2.61
56%
Ball Possession
45%
15
Total Shots
12
5
Shots on Goal
5
10
Shots Off Goal
7
5
Corners
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
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