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Ajax vs Heerenveen

Netherlands Netherlands

Eredivisie Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam
Sun, Aug 16, 2026
VS
02:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

Ajax host Heerenveen in the Eredivisie. This looks like a genuine coin-flip fixture. Heerenveen have shipped 1.38 goals a game lately, while Ajax have conceded 0.75 and scored 1.5. Head-to-head, Ajax have won 2 to Heerenveen's 1, with 2 draws. They last met on May 17, 2026, ending 0:0. The numbers (1.44 xG vs 1.19) point toward Ajax. The model's pick is Away (2) to win or Over 2.5 goals.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

31%
Ajax
39%
Draws
30%
Heerenveen
Draw rate projection: 39% Favored: Draw

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

65% / Medium Confidence
  • Heerenveen's 1.63 goals per match outpaces what Ajax have produced (1.5).
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
  • Regular Eredivisie form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 74.6%
Ajax Clean Sheet 20%
Heerenveen Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Ajax Heerenveen
Matches Played 33 28
Wins 14 14
Draws 11 4
Losses 8 10
Goals Scored 1.5 1.63
Goals Conceded 0.75 1.38
Expected Goals (xG) 1.50 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.75 1.38

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 17, 2026 Eredivisie
Heerenveen vs Ajax
0:0
Nov 1, 2025 Eredivisie
Ajax vs Heerenveen
1:1
Jan 19, 2025 Eredivisie
Heerenveen vs Ajax
0:2
Aug 11, 2024 Eredivisie
Ajax vs Heerenveen
1:0
Feb 11, 2024 Eredivisie
Heerenveen vs Ajax
3:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Ajax 32 / 100
Heerenveen 29 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Ajax Heerenveen

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick HEE Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals & BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Ajax's goal record stands at 88% scoring rate across 33 recent games.

Defensive concern: Heerenveen conceded in 82% of 28 recent games.

These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.

Recent resilience: Ajax stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Ajax VS Heerenveen
1.5 Goals Scored 1.63
0.75 Goals Conceded 1.38
75% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 50%
13% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Ajax

(Home)
15 Jul
Ajax
1 : 1
Bochum
10 Jul
Ajax
1 : 0
AEK Larnaca
04 Jul
Ajax
1 : 3
Panathinaikos
24 May
Ajax
2 : 1
Utrecht
21 May
Ajax
2 : 0
Groningen
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Heerenveen

(Away)
03 Jul
Heerenveen
7 : 2
De Graafschap
21 May
Utrecht
3 : 2
Heerenveen
17 May
Heerenveen
0 : 0
Ajax
11 May
NAC Breda
2 : 0
Heerenveen
03 May
FC Volendam
0 : 2
Heerenveen
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League Standings

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