AFC Ajax vs Heracles Almelo, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Ajax vs Heracles Almelo — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- AFC Ajax 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Charles Schaap
- Referee Jochem Kamphuis
- Referee Clay Ruperti
- Referee Richard Brondijk
- Referee Jan Derk Kleinjan
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | Heracles Almelo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Jan | PSV | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Jan | FC Utrecht | A | 3–0 | W |
| 22 Dec | Fortuna Sittard | H | 5–0 | W |
| 19 Dec | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Dec | AZ | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Feb | AFC Ajax | A | 0–3 | L |
| 23 Jan | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Jan | NEC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Dec | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Dec | FC Groningen | H | 4–2 | W |
| 12 Dec | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — AFC Ajax and Heracles Almelo get this one started.
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Frank Wormuth might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 7' A moment of madness from Edson Alvarez on 7 minutes earns him a Yellow card. AFC Ajax will be frustrated.
- 11' The referee has no hesitation. Antony is booked for AFC Ajax — Yellow card on 11.
- 16' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AFC Ajax that had 480 games and scored 817 goals.
- 21' A quiet spell here at Johan Cruijff Arena. AFC Ajax seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 22' Davy Klaassen makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and AFC Ajax are in front.
- 27' Heracles Almelo seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 32' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 37' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Sven Sonnenberg made 193 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 42' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 42 minutes.
- 46' Sinan Bakis gets the nod from Heracles Almelo. He replaces Luca de la Torre and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' Noah Fadiga is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for AFC Ajax tonight.
- 55' GOAL! Sebastien Haller fires home to make it 2-0!
- 60' AFC Ajax have won 817 goals from 480 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 63' Perr Schuurs has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lisandro Martinez on 63 minute.
- 65' Kenneth Taylor doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 66' A tactical swap from Heracles Almelo — Noah Fadiga on, Bilal Basacikoglu off on 66 minutes.
- 68' Heracles Almelo ring the changes. Bilal Basacikoglu has done his job and it is now time for Noah Fadiga to step up.
- 71' Nicolas Tagliafico gets the nod from AFC Ajax. He replaces Daley Blind and will look to change the dynamic.
- 73' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Kaj Sierhuis.
- 76' The supporters are chanting for Elias Sierra. He replaces Kaj Sierhuis on 76 minute.
- 81' Navajo Bakboord was booked on 81.
- 81' Devyne Rensch gets the nod from AFC Ajax. He replaces Noussair Mazraoui and will look to change the dynamic.
- 84' Heracles Almelo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Adrian Szoke is hanging Nikolai Laursen on the field on 84 minute.
- 89' It looks surprising Heracles Almelo does not make any changes. Bilal Basacikoglu has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- Heracles Almelo will have plenty to reflect on. AFC Ajax were simply the better side today.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 11
- 32
- 10
- 12
- 17
- 23
- 22
- 4
- 21
- 2
Bench
-
31
Nicolas Tagliafico ↑ 71'
-
3
Perr Schuurs ↑ 63'
- 20
-
9
Danilo ↑ 71'
- 30
- 16
-
25
Kenneth Taylor ↑ 63'
-
15
Devyne Rensch ↑ 81'
- –
- 51
Coach
Erik ten Hag
Heracles Almelo Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
-
7
Bilal Basacikoglu ↓ Noah Fadiga 66'
-
14
Luca de la Torre ↓ Sinan Bakis 46'
- 1
-
16
Kaj Sierhuis ↓ Elias Sierra 76'
- 5
-
11
Nikolai Laursen ↓ Adrian Szoke 84'
- 13
- 19
- 6
- 3
Bench
-
23
Noah Fadiga ↑ 66'
- 26
- –
- 28
-
9
Sinan Bakis ↑ 46'
- 12
-
17
Adrian Szoke ↑ 84'
-
4
Sven Sonnenberg ↑ 84'
-
8
Elias Sierra ↑ 76'
- 22
- 31
Coach
Frank Wormuth
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Davy Klaassen | 4 |
| Zakaria Labyad | 3 |
| Mario Engels | 3 |
| Steven Berghuis | 3 |
| Brian Brobbey | 3 |
| Mika Godts | 2 |
| Quincy Promes | 2 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.84
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.67
Heracles Almelo xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax to win 64% + Under — clean sheet likely 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.51
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 71% |
|
29% |
| ± 2.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
87%
Draw or Heracles Almelo
36%
AFC Ajax or Heracles Almelo
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
14.2%
2 – 0
13.4%
1 – 1
10.7%
0 – 0
10%
2 – 1
8.9%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
4.6%
4 – 0
3.7%
1 – 2
3.2%
2 – 2
3%
4 – 1
2.6%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | Heracles Almelo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 20% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 25% | 36% |
| -0.5 | 64% | — | 36% |
| +0.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +1 | 88% | 9% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 3% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
51%
✓
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.