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Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam Sun 16 Aug, 2026

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Match Recap

Ajax and Heerenveen share spoils in dramatic Eredivisie opener

AFC Ajax 2-2 SC Heerenveen ended a thrilling encounter at the Amsterdam Arena as both sides fought back from behind in an entertaining draw.

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Match Events

7' B. Klaverboer (OG) AFC Ajax

33' A. Ouazane (C. Henrique) AFC Ajax

45' SC Heerenveen J. Trenskow (S. Kersten)

51' SC Heerenveen J. Trenskow

57' Y. Regeer AFC Ajax

58' SC Heerenveen L. Oyen → M. Rivera

65' A. Bouwman AFC Ajax

65' O. Gloukh → J. Brandt AFC Ajax

65' K. Dolberg → M. Leonardo AFC Ajax

73' SC Heerenveen R. Meerveld → L. Machine

73' D. Klaassen → J. Mokio AFC Ajax

82' SC Heerenveen M. Rivera

86' S. Berghuis → O. Edvardsen AFC Ajax

86' L. Rosa AFC Ajax

87' SC Heerenveen O. Braude → H. Petrov

87' A. Ouazane → T. Arokodare AFC Ajax

Match Statistics

AFC Ajax SC Heerenveen

54% Possession 46%

23 Total Shots 14

4 Shots on Target 8

10 Shots off Target 3

16 Shots Inside Box 9

7 Shots Outside Box 5

1 Big Chances 2

7 Corner Kicks 2

8 Fouls 10

2 Offsides 3

3 Yellow Cards 1

517 Passes 462

468 Accurate Passes 405

90.5% Pass Accuracy 87.7%

14 Tackles 10

4 Interceptions 11

2 Expected Goals (xG) 1

Shot Map

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Goal Saved Blocked Missed • Circle size = xG

Highlights

Full Match Highlights

Ajax 2 - 2 Heerenveen — Full Highlights

Lineups Confirmed

AFC Ajax

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

1M. ter Stegen 2L. Rosa 30A. Bouwman 15Y. Baas 12C. Henrique 18D. Klaassen 6Y. Regeer 23S. Berghuis 10O. Gloukh 68A. Ouazane 9K. Dolberg

Substitutes

26M. Paes 22J. J. Heerkens 4K. Itakura 3A. Gaaei 36D. Janse 5O. Wijndal 7M. Carrizo 24J. Mokio 38M. Leonardo 99T. Arokodare 20O. Edvardsen 8J. Brandt

SC Heerenveen

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

22B. Klaverboer 45O. Braude 4S. Kersten 3M. Willemsen 19V. Zagaritis 16M. Linday 6D. Proper 20J. Trenskow 10R. Meerveld 11L. Oyen 9D. Vente

Substitutes

30T. Schreuder 44A. Noppert 28H. Petrov 23D. Bladi 17N. Soyset Hopland 41J. Scholten 36N. Courtens 14L. Smans 7M. Rivera 8L. Brouwers 47K. Schaken 29L. Machine

This prediction is generated from recent form, head-to-head history, home advantage, and attacking and defensive strength. It is statistical analysis, not betting advice.

Match Prediction Prediction: Over 2.5 - 61.5%

AFC Ajax Win54.6%

Draw24.2%

SC Heerenveen Win21.2%

BTTS: No51.4%

Over 2.561.5%

The model leans toward Over 2.5 at 61.5%. AFC Ajax have 3 wins in their last 5 matches. SC Heerenveen have 1 win in their last 5 matches. The numbers also lean toward BTTS No.

Predicted Score2 - 0

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Head to Head Last 5 • See 10 →

AFC Ajax Wins

Draws

SC Heerenveen Wins

5 meetings • Goals: 6 - 3

Date	Home	Score	Away	Competition
16 Aug 2026	D	2 - 2	D	Eredivisie
17 May 2026	D	0 - 0	D	Eredivisie
01 Nov 2025	D	1 - 1	D	Eredivisie
19 Jan 2025	W	2 - 0	L	Eredivisie
11 Aug 2024	W	1 - 0	L	Eredivisie

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Recent Form

AFC Ajax

WLWWD

SC Heerenveen

LDLDW

Head Coaches

AFC Ajax

Michel

4-2-3-1 Balanced 27% wins

Avg goals: 1.1 for, 1.4 against

SC Heerenveen