Ajax vs Heerenveen: Head-to-Head Stats and Match Preview
Today, August 11, 2024, Ajax will face off against SC Heerenveen in an Eredivisie battle. The venue for the match is the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The game is truly going to be an exciting encounter between a rampant Ajax at home and Heerenveen, coming off the high of a victory over Ajax.
Head-to-Head Overview
In their 28 meetings:
- Ajax has emerged victorious in 23 encounters.
- Heerenveen has won only once.
- 4 matches have ended in a draw.
Ajax has been the dominant force in these matches, scoring 98 goals to Heerenveen's 28. Importantly, 96% of these matches have gone over 1.5 goals, while 86% have gone over 2.5 goals. Finally, 64% of the matches have seen both teams score.
Current Season Form
Ajax:
- Goals Scored: Ajax has averaged 1.60 goals per match so far this season.
Home Performance: At Johan Cruijff ArenA, 62.50% of their matches have seen over 1.5 total goals and over 2.5 total goals.
Heerenveen:
- Goals Scored: Heerenveen has been prolific, scoring an average of 3.20 goals per match this season.
- Away Performance: Despite their fine scoring record, Heerenveen has failed to see over 1.5 or 2.5 total goals in their away matches this season.
Recent Encounters
The last time they met was on February 11, 2024; Heerenveen pulled off a stunning 3-2 win over Ajax. Today's game obviously takes on a different complexion because Heerenveen will be trying to do what very few in this season have done: finish top of the giants of Dutch football.
What to Expect
Of course, Ajax comes into this tie having won their last home game and enjoying extraordinary domination when confronting Heerenveen recently. Having won their last game and genuinely scoring well this season, Heerenveen will look to test Ajax properly and see if they might spring a surprise.
As this encounter unfolds, keep it locked on our live updates and the latest stats. Enjoy the action at Johan Cruijff ArenA! ????????