27 November 2016 at 13:30

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Ajax dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Heerenveen1wins
1draws10 meetings
Ajax8wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.9

Average goals per game

60%

Games with 3+ goals

50%

Both teams scored

Market Summary

Margin: 5.7%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 23.9%Draw 26.4%Away 55.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min4.003.751.75
Max4.353.871.87
Market favourite:Ajax · Moderate favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market22.5%25.3%52.3%
Public market22.5%25.1%52.4%

Heerenveen vs Ajax — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Ajax
Result vs. Market: Ajax (55%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

HeerenveenHalf-time:00Ajax

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
01/11/25Ajax1–1Heerenveen1.57/4.50/5.00
19/01/25Heerenveen0–2Ajax5.21/4.12/1.61
11/08/24Ajax1–0Heerenveen1.45/4.76/6.08
11/02/24Heerenveen3–2Ajax3.97/4.47/1.72
05/11/23Ajax4–1Heerenveen1.47/4.98/5.71
12/03/23Heerenveen2–4Ajax6.91/4.86/1.43
10/09/22Ajax5–0Heerenveen1.19/7.46/12.91
11/05/22Ajax5–0Heerenveen1.14/8.53/16.50
16/10/21Heerenveen0–2Ajax10.74/5.99/1.24
18/10/20Ajax5–1Heerenveen1.19/7.31/13.68

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Heerenveen

W 438D 288L 384
Over 2.562
Goals scored1818

Away Record: Ajax

W 738D 212L 159
Over 2.565
Goals scored2738

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Ajax defeated Heerenveen 1:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2016. Goals were scored by D. Klaassen 71′. 5 yellow cards were shown. Heerenveen had 39% possession while Ajax held 61%. Heerenveen had 9 shots (3 on target) compared to 15 (5 on target) for Ajax. Heerenveen made 3 substitutions, Ajax made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Heerenveen and Ajax — 1 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Heerenveen
Ajax
Kick Off
Half Time
66′
H. ZiyechD. van de Beek
71′
D. Klaassen

assist: D. van de Beek

P. van AmersfoortS. Thern
73′
Y. NamliH. Veerman
79′
83′
D. SinkgravenM. de Ligt
Joost van Aken87′
A. ZeneliM. Vlap
89′
90+1′
B. TraoréM. Casierra
Full Time

Match Statistics

Heerenveen had 39% possession against Ajax's 61%. Heerenveen registered 9 shots (3 on target) while Ajax managed 15 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 5–5. Fouls committed: 21–17.

3Shots on Goal5
4Shots off Goal9
9Total Shots15
2Blocked Shots1
5Shots insidebox12
4Shots outsidebox3
21Fouls17
5Corner Kicks5
4Offsides4
39%Ball Possession61%
2Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
286Total passes443
191Passes accurate347
67%Passes %78%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Heerenveen have recorded 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 defeats. Ajax show 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.

Heerenveen

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Ajax

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Heerenveen vs Ajax Head to Head Results

Heerenveen and Ajax have met 32 times — Heerenveen won 1, Ajax won 26, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Ajax leads the head-to-head with 26 victories from 32 meetings. A combined 137 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.28 per match (31 for the home side, 106 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 21 matches (66%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 26 games (81%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Ajax are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–4 in 2019.

1

Heerenveen

5

Drawn

26

Ajax

Goals: 31Goals: 106

Recent Meetings (32)

1 Nov 2025Ajax1 – 1Heerenveen
19 Jan 2025Heerenveen0 – 2Ajax
11 Aug 2024Ajax1 – 0Heerenveen
11 Feb 2024Heerenveen3 – 2Ajax
5 Nov 2023Ajax4 – 1Heerenveen
12 Mar 2023Heerenveen2 – 4Ajax
10 Sept 2022Ajax5 – 0Heerenveen
11 May 2022Ajax5 – 0Heerenveen
16 Oct 2021Heerenveen0 – 2Ajax
4 Apr 2021Heerenveen1 – 2Ajax
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026