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Sunday, 16 August 2026

Johan Cruijff Arena · Referee A. Bos · Analysis updated 20:39 UTC

Ajax vs Heerenveen Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.58 expected goals for Ajax and 1.17 for Heerenveen, a combined total of 2.74. That distribution gives Ajax the largest share of the 1X2 market at 47%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 52% for over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 47% favourite still loses or draws roughly 53% of the time.

Model pick

Ajax to Win

46.8% probability

Low confidence

Expected goals

1.58 – 1.17

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Ajax win47%
Draw25%
Heerenveen win28%

Double chance 1X

72%

Double chance 12

75%

Double chance X2

53%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals76%
Over 2.5 goals52%
Over 3.5 goals30%
Both teams to score55%

Correct score

  • 1–111.8%
  • 1–010.2%
  • 2–19.3%
  • 2–08.0%
  • 0–17.5%

Why the model likes this

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Ajax to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 47%, against 47% / 25% / 28% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.58 goals for Ajax and 1.17 for Heerenveen, a combined 2.74 — an open game on paper.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 52% and both teams to score at 55%, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%.

  • Model confidence

    Ajax to Win is the headline pick at 47% with low confidence, built from team strength, home advantage and competition baselines while season data is still limited.

Recent form

Ajax

    Heerenveen

      Head-to-head

      Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

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      2Excelsior110043
      3GO Ahead Eagles110033
      4Ajax110023
      5Groningen110013
      6Heerenveen110013
      7Feyenoord110013
      8NEC Nijmegen210123
      9Sparta Rotterdam210113
      10Telstar2101-13
      11Fortuna Sittard101001
      12PSV Eindhoven101001
      13Twente1001-10
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      15ADO Den Haag1001-20
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      18Willem II2002-60

      Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.