11 August 2018 at 16:30

11
Full Time
Referee: Serdar Gozubuyuk

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.

Ajax9wins
1draws10 meetings
Heracles0wins

Goals in This Fixture

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

3.7

Average goals per game

70%

Games with 3+ goals

30%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (85%) — the odds may underestimate Ajax.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.7%

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 89.3%Draw 11.8%Away 5.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.118.0015.00
Max1.139.3321.26
Market favourite:Ajax · Heavy 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 market85.2%10.3%4.5%
Public market83.4%11.7%4.9%
Δ1.8%1.4%0.4%

Ajax vs Heracles — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: Ajax (89%)

Result differed from 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.

AjaxHalf-time:00Heracles
17Shots11
7Shots on target2

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
11/04/26Heracles0–3Ajax5.25/4.33/1.57
24/08/25Ajax2–0Heracles1.18/6.84/14.36
16/02/25Ajax4–0Heracles1.22/6.75/10.88
20/10/24Heracles3–4Ajax6.24/4.90/1.44
27/01/24Heracles2–4Ajax6.03/4.94/1.44
12/08/23Ajax4–1Heracles1.17/7.53/12.32
06/02/22Ajax3–0Heracles1.08/11.38/29.28
30/10/21Heracles0–0Ajax13.57/6.79/1.19
13/02/21Heracles0–2Ajax8.64/5.48/1.33
22/11/20Ajax5–0Heracles1.12/9.66/19.82

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: Ajax

W 738D 212L 159
Over 2.565
Goals scored2738

Away Record: Heracles

W 211D 147L 310
Over 2.560
Goals scored900

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Ajax and Heracles drew 1:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2018. Goals were scored by K. Peterson 84′, M. de Ligt 88′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Ajax had 65% possession while Heracles held 35%. Ajax had 17 shots (7 on target) compared to 11 (2 on target) for Heracles. Ajax made 3 substitutions, Heracles made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between Ajax and Heracles — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

Ajax
Heracles
Kick Off
Half Time
K. SierhuisK. Huntelaar
56′
M. WöberF. de Jong
56′
65′Lerin Duarte
77′
B. KuwasA. Merkel
79′
W. DrosteT. Breukers
82′
B. van HintumL. Czyborra
84′
K. Peterson

assist: T. Breukers

David NeresZ. Labyad
85′
90′Tim Breukers
Full Time

Match Statistics

Ajax had 65% possession against Heracles's 35%. Ajax registered 17 shots (7 on target) while Heracles managed 11 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 12–7. Fouls committed: 13–25.

7Shots on Goal2
6Shots off Goal6
17Total Shots11
4Blocked Shots3
9Shots insidebox5
8Shots outsidebox6
13Fouls25
12Corner Kicks7
0Offsides0
65%Ball Possession35%
0Yellow Cards4
0Red Cards0
1Goalkeeper Saves7
547Total passes291
453Passes accurate203
83%Passes %70%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Ajax have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Heracles show 0 wins, 2 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

Ajax

WLDWLD

Heracles

LLDLDL

Ajax vs Heracles Head to Head Results

Ajax and Heracles have met 29 times — Ajax won 22, Heracles won 3, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Ajax leads the head-to-head with 22 victories from 29 meetings. A combined 96 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.31 per match (76 for the home side, 20 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (38%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 18 games (62%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Ajax are currently unbeaten in the last 10 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–4 in 2024.

22

Ajax

4

Drawn

3

Heracles

Goals: 76Goals: 20

Recent Meetings (29)

11 Apr 2026Heracles0 – 3Ajax
24 Aug 2025Ajax2 – 0Heracles
16 Feb 2025Ajax4 – 0Heracles
20 Oct 2024Heracles3 – 4Ajax
27 Jan 2024Heracles2 – 4Ajax
12 Aug 2023Ajax4 – 1Heracles
6 Feb 2022Ajax3 – 0Heracles
30 Oct 2021Heracles0 – 0Ajax
13 Feb 2021Heracles0 – 2Ajax
22 Nov 2020Ajax5 – 0Heracles
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026