Match Summary
Ajax defeated Heerenveen 3:1. The match was played in KNVB Beker 2018. Goals were scored by N. Mazraoui 3′, D. van de Beek 16′, D. van de Beek 38′, P. van Amersfoort 84′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Ajax made 3 substitutions, Heerenveen made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Ajax and Heerenveen — 4 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
assist: R. Kristensen
assist: D. Tadić
Lineups
Ajax lined up in a — formation under E. ten Hag, while Heerenveen deployed a — under J. Olde Riekerink.
Midfield Control
Ajax field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Heerenveen's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Ajax have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Heerenveen show 4 wins, 1 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Ajax vs Heerenveen Head to Head Results
Ajax and Heerenveen have met 32 times — Ajax won 26, Heerenveen won 1, with 5 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Ajax leads the head-to-head with 26 victories from 32 meetings. A combined 134 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 4.19 per match (104 for the home side, 30 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 20 matches (63%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 25 games (78%), 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.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (32)
API data: 16 Apr 2026