Match Analysis: Ajax vs Heerenveen – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-11-01
- Time: 3:30 PM UTC
- Location: Johan Cruijff Arena
Game Overview
Ajax will host Heerenveen in this Netherlands Eredivisie match at Johan Cruijff Arena. Ajax has shown mixed form recently but maintains strong home performance. Heerenveen is in good overall form with some away success. Historically, Ajax is dominant in this fixture with a large margin in wins and goals scored in past encounters.
Key Factors to Consider
- Ajax is undefeated in 33 of their last 35 matches against Heerenveen, winning 46 out of 62 total meetings. Ajax has a strong home record with 4 wins from 5 home games this season, while Heerenveen has won only 1 of their 4 away games. Ajax scores an average of 2.95 goals per match in H2H, conceding 1.1 versus Heerenveen's 1.1 scoring and 2.95 conceding.
- Ajax holds a commanding historical advantage with 46 wins to Heerenveen's 8 in 62 matches, and Ajax scored 183 goals against Heerenveen's 68 overall. Recent meetings since 2022 show Ajax winning 5 out of 6 including 2-0 and 1-0 wins. Heerenveen's only win since 2022 was a 3-2 home match in February 2024.
- No specific injury reports are currently available for key players from either team just before the match.
- The match will be played at Ajaxβs home stadium under normal weather and pitch conditions, with no exceptional external disruptions expected. Motivation is heightened as Ajax seeks to consolidate their dominant position in the league and Heerenveen aims to upset a strong opponent.
- Ajax is motivated to maintain their dominance and recover from any recent mixed form, playing at home. Heerenveen is motivated to continue their good form and prove themselves away from home, despite the historical dominance of Ajax.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Ajax: -204, Heerenveen: 445, Draw: 380 | Ajax win | β β β β β 85% |
| Spread | Ajax: -1 -125, Heerenveen: +1 105 | Ajax -1 | β β β β β 75% |
| Over/under | Over: 3.25 -115, Under: 3.25 -105 | Over 3.25 goals | β β β ββ 60% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Ajax -0% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Over 3.25 12% |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Over 3.25 at 12% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 14% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Ajax is heavily favored to win given their dominant historical record, home advantage, and current form. The likelihood of a draw or Heerenveen victory is low, but not impossible depending on tactical execution.
Predicted Score: 3-1