- AFC Ajax are the clear favorites at 1.52, with SC Heerenveen 5.4 and the draw 4.4.
- Ajax have won five of their last seven home games across all competitions (D1, L1), while Heerenveen have lost two of their last four road trips.
- Ajax's latest victory came against Shelbourne FC (3-1), while Heerenveen played against Oud-Heverlee Leuven and Volos NFC.
AJAX TO WIN AND OVER 2.5 GOALS at 1.48
The hosts look the most likely to steal the points when Ajax face off against Heerenveen at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Sunday and they'll do so in front of a full house. A home win is our top bet, but the odds are against us, so we're going for a more lucrative odds on Over 2.5 goals. This AFC Ajax vs SC Heerenveen preview points to a tight contest, but one that should still produce chances.
There's little between these sides on paper, with Ajax enjoying a five-game winning streak (W5), while Heerenveen are undefeated in their last five. However, we fancy this to be closer than the odds suggest because Heerenveen have failed to beat Ajax in their last two meetings and Ajax have won two of the last five (W2, D2, L1). AFC Ajax vs SC Heerenveen prediction
Ajax's style of play
The matchup of Ajax's controlled press and Heerenveen's direct, bursty style sets up the classic possession versus transition matchup, and if Ajax can dominate the midfield, which they should do, they'll be hard to stop.
Michel's Ajax play a possession-first, high-pressing 4-3-3 system that is designed to pin opponents back and recycle attacks through overloading the centre of the field. When they play this well, it's almost impossible to break down and they are an absolute force of nature in front of goal. AFC Ajax vs SC Heerenveen betting tips
Jorthy Mokio has added a cutting edge to the side with one goal in one Eredivisie 2026/2027 appearance, while the ever-present Mika Godts has been pulling the strings and has one assist in his only Eredivisie 2026/2027 appearance.
Heerenveen have the match-winner
Ajax boss Michel is pushing a possession-first, high-pressing 4-3-3 style, but Heerenveen boss Robin Veldman has the in-form Jacob Trenskow leading the line.
He's been Heerenveen's danger man this season, scoring five of their 14 goals in their last five games.
Veldman has set up Heerenveen to play a vertical game and has the freedom to tweak his 4-2-3-1 formation to suit the opposition with the players he has at his disposal.
They have a counterpressure mindset and should get a number of chances on the counter if Ajax are as dominant as they have been.
We're taking the home side to nick it, as the Ajax are red-hot in this fixture and it should lead to a lively contest that could see plenty of goals at 1.48. AFC Ajax vs SC Heerenveen prediction
