AFC Ajax vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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AFC Ajax vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Johan Cruyff ArenA.
- AFC Ajax 12 games · 25 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Cristian Dobre
- Referee Clay Ruperti
- Referee Edgar Bijl
- Referee Angelo Boonman
7 games this season
🟨 2.1/game
⚽ 10.1 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 12 | 26 |
| 2 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 12 | 25 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 12 | 25 |
| 4 | FC Twente '65 | 12 | 24 |
| 5 | AZ | 12 | 23 |
| 6 | SC Heerenveen | 12 | 21 |
| 7 | Fortuna Sittard | 12 | 20 |
| 8 | Go Ahead Eagles | 12 | 17 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 12 | 15 |
| 11 | NEC | 12 | 14 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 12 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | SBV Excelsior | 12 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar 1963 | 12 | 10 |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 12 | 9 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 12 | 3 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | Heracles Almelo | H | 4–1 | W |
| 10 Nov | FC Utrecht | H | 4–0 | W |
| 05 Nov | Chelsea FC | A | 4–4 | D |
| 01 Nov | PEC Zwolle | A | 4–2 | W |
| 27 Oct | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 4–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Chelsea FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Nov | AFC Ajax | A | 1–4 | L |
| 09 Nov | VVV Venlo | H | 6–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | RKC Waalwijk | A | 0–2 | L |
| 26 Oct | PEC Zwolle | H | 4–0 | W |
| 20 Oct | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
| 05 Oct | FC Emmen | H | 2–0 | W |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
25%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
3/1
16-30
3/1
31-45
8/4
46-60
3/2
61-75
8/1
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
AFC Ajax
| Toluwalas Arokodare | 7 G | 1 A |
| Julian Brandt | 6 G | 2 A |
| Davy Klaassen | 3 G | 1 A |
| Jorthy Mokio | 3 G | 1 A |
| Kasper Dolberg | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at Johan Cruyff ArenA as AFC Ajax face off against Heracles Almelo in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. AFC Ajax in their trying to find a way past Heracles Almelo's compact .
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AFC Ajax and Heracles Almelo are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 20' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 25' Heracles Almelo have won 284 goals from 233 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 26' Assisted by Hakim Ziyech with the perfectly-timed delivery and Quincy Promes makes no mistake. 1-0!
- 31' A quiet spell here at Johan Cruyff ArenA. AFC Ajax seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 36' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 41' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 46' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 51' With 0 assists to his name this season, Robin Propper is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AFC Ajax.
- 56' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Zakaria Labyad makes it 2-0.
- 57' It is a substitution in Heracles Almelo team. Sebastian Jakubiak is replaced by Mohammed Osman on 57 minute.
- 60' What composure from Quincy Promes! The Netherlands international strokes it home. 3-0.
- 61' The Heracles Almelo manager makes a substitution. Dabney dos Santos departs to be replaced by Mauro Junior.
- 66' It looks like no one’s ball. AFC Ajax is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Sergino Dest. He replaces Noussair Mazraoui on 67 minute.
- 69' Teun Bijleveld has so much to prove this time. He replaces Silvester van der Water on 69 minute.
- 73' The whistle greets Zakaria Labyad as he departs to be replaced by Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.
- 78' Heracles Almelo are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 81' Razvan Marin is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hakim Ziyech at the 81 minute mark.
- 86' Sebastian Jakubiak has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 233 appearances.
- 87' A goal from the Netherlands international Klaas-Jan Huntelaar! He fires home on 87 to make it 4-0!
- 90' The deadlock is broken! Cyriel Dessers gets on the scoresheet on 90 minutes.
- Full Time. AFC Ajax beats Heracles Almelo
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 31
- 10
- 19
-
22
Hakim Ziyech ↓ Razvan Marin 81'
- 24
- 12
- 6
- 17
- 2
- 11
- 21
Bench
- 8
- 27
-
9
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar ↑ 73'
- 33
- 15
- 4
- 1
-
18
Razvan Marin ↑ 81'
-
28
Sergino Dest ↑ 67'
Coach
Erik ten Hag
Heracles Almelo Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 1
- 2
- 4
- 21
- 24
- 11
- 52
- 3
- 13
- 22
Bench
- 15
-
10
Mauro Junior ↑ 61'
- 16
- 6
- 34
-
14
Mohammed Osman ↑ 57'
- 23
- 26
- 25
-
8
Teun Bijleveld ↑ 69'
- 7
Coach
Frank Wormuth
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Davy Klaassen | 4 |
| Brian Brobbey | 3 |
| Zakaria Labyad | 3 |
| Mario Engels | 3 |
| Steven Berghuis | 3 |
| Sebastien Haller | 2 |
| Wout Weghorst | 2 |
| Luka Kulenovic | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.94
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.92
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax to win 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
82%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
42%
AFC Ajax or Heracles Almelo
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 0
10.6%
1 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
9.5%
0 – 0
7.5%
3 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
4.5%
0 – 1
4.5%
2 – 2
4.4%
4 – 0
3.3%
4 – 1
Actual
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 19% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 23% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +1 | 84% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
40%
✓
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.