Heerenveen vs Ajax H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Heerenveen faced Ajax in the Eredivisie of Netherlands on January 19. Ajax came out on top, securing a 0-2 win.

The game turned on the 20th minute when Josip Sutalo found the net, tipping the balance in Ajax's favor. A goal from Chuba Akpom followed, making the final score 0-2.

The spotlight turns to the field where Heerenveen and Ajax square off once more, 5 months after the previous Eredivisie meeting that concluded in a 1-0 victory for Ajax. Heerenveen come into this match following a defeat to Quick Boys on January 16, looking to bounce back with a stronger performance. Focusing on defensive improvements could pave the way for better results, as their backline remains a concern, conceding goals in their last five matches in a row.

Ajax are entering this game after suffering a loss to AZ in the National Cup on January 14. Their backline has lacked consistency, conceding goals in their last three matches in a row.

This Eredivisie encounter highlights the attacking players who have stood out for Heerenveen and Ajax throughout the campaign, even in challenging moments. Heerenveen’s attacking options, with Robin van Persie steering the side, have been bolstered by Jacob Trenskow and Ion Nicolaescu, the team’s top scorer, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. Trenskow has emerged as Heerenveen’s leading scorer in Eredivisie this season, netting five goals, while Kohlert has been their leading creator in the competition with five assists. Adding further support are Luuk Brouwers, Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Dimitris Rallis, who have combined to deliver key goals and assists for the team.

Meanwhile, Kenneth Taylor and Bertrand Traore have been pivotal for Ajax’s attack, with Francesco Farioli at the helm, combining to deliver important goals and assists. Weghorst has emerged as Ajax’s leading scorer in Eredivisie this season, netting six goals, as Taylor continues to lead their creative efforts in the tournament with six assists. Mika Godts, Jorrel Hato and Chuba Akpom have supported the attack well, combining for important goals and assists throughout the campaign.

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Head-to-head

Since September 2022, the teams have gone head-to-head five times. Heerenveen have won once while Ajax have won four times. The most recent match between them was on August 11, 2024, in the Eredivisie of Netherlands, where Ajax secured a 1-0 victory. In total, Heerenveen have managed six goals in these five meetings, compared to Ajax's sixteen. As things stand, Ajax have a superior head-to-head record against Heerenveen in their recent encounters.

Heerenveen have won eleven of their 31 matches in Eredivisie this season, with seven draws and thirteen defeats, scoring 39 goals, averaging 1.26 per match, while conceding 53, an average of 1.71 per match. In Eredivisie, Ajax have played 31 matches, winning 23, drawing five and losing three, netting 63 goals (2.03 per match) and conceding 27 (0.87 per match).

Heerenveen are coming off a loss in their last match against Quick Boys, while Ajax's most recent outing ended in a loss against AZ. Overall, Heerenveen have won eleven of their last twenty matches, losing five and drawing four, while in their last twenty matches, Ajax have recorded thirteen wins, four losses, and three draws.

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Heerenveen - Ajax in real time.

Heerenveen kicked off the game with Mickey van der Hart, Mats Kohlert, Nikolai Hopland, Sam Kersten, Ali Hussein who got substituted by Che Nunnely on the 80th minute, Amara Conde, Espen Van Ee, Jacob Trenskow, Levi Smans, Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Dimitris Rallis who got substituted by Ilias Sebaoui on the 28th minute as starters, with Bernt Klaverboer, Andries Noppert, Mateja Milovanovic, Denzel Hall, Hristiyan Petrov, Jordy de Wijs, Isaiah Ahmed, Ties Oostra, Ilias Sebaoui, Xavi Woudstra, Che Nunnely and Eser Gurbuz on the bench.

Ajax's starting eleven were Remko Pasveer, Jorrel Hato, Youri Baas, Josip Sutalo, Anton Gaaei who got substituted by Devyne Rensch on the 80th minute, Kenneth Taylor, Jordan Henderson, Kian Fitz Jim who got substituted by Davy Klaassen on the 58th minute, Mika Godts who got substituted by Chuba Akpom on the 73rd minute, Brian Brobbey who got substituted by Wout Weghorst on the 73rd minute and Bertrand Traore who got substituted by Steven Berghuis on the 58th minute, with Diant Ramaj, Jay Gorter, Jorthy Mokio, Daniele Rugani, Devyne Rensch, Ahmetcan Kaplan, Davy Klaassen, Christian Rasmussen, Branco van den Boomen, Steven Berghuis, Chuba Akpom and Wout Weghorst on the bench.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, Netherlands Eredivisie's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Heerenveen sit 8th with 40 points from 31 matches, while Ajax are currently 1st in the table with 74 points from 31 matches.

Stats

Explore stats from Heerenveen vs Ajax on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

• Expected Goals: 0.53 - 1.79
• Ball Possession: 58 - 42
• Big Scoring Chances: 0 - 4
• Total Attempts: 11 - 21
• Shots On Target: 2 - 9
• Blocked Shots: 4 - 8
• Shots in the Box: 5 - 14
• Shots from Outside the Box: 6 - 7
• Woodwork Hits: 0 - 0
• Fouls: 7 - 8
• Corners: 5 - 5
• Throw-Ins: 20 - 9
• Saves: 7 - 2
• Free Kicks: 8 - 7
• Offsides: 3 - 7
• Passes into Final Third: 159 - 114
• Completed Passes in Final Third: 112 - 81
• Touches in Opponent's Box: 17 - 33
• Tackles: 12 - 18
• Completed Tackles: 9 - 9
• Total Crosses: 13 - 15
• Successful Crosses: 2 - 4
• Interceptions: 7 - 14
• Clearances: 26 - 35

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Kian Fitz Jim and Alireza Jahanbakhsh were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Heerenveen and Ajax in real time. You can watch the goals by Josip Sutalo and Chuba Akpom as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Heerenveen - Ajax are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.