AFC Ajax vs SC Heerenveen, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Ajax vs SC Heerenveen — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- AFC Ajax 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- SC Heerenveen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Dave Goossens
- Referee Mario Diks
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Referee Richard Martens
- Referee Roy de Nas
- Referee Van der Eijk
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | SC Heerenveen | H | 5–0 | W |
| 08 May | AZ | A | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Apr | PEC Zwolle | H | 3–0 | W |
| 23 Apr | NEC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Apr | FC Groningen | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 May | AFC Ajax | A | 0–5 | L |
| 08 May | SBV Vitesse | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 May | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 3–3 | D |
| 23 Apr | AZ | A | 1–2 | L |
| 10 Apr | FC Groningen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| AFC Ajax | SC Heerenveen | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #15 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
56%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
69%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts). SC Heerenveen are 15th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' In just a few seconds Johan Cruijff Arena will turn into a battlefield for AFC Ajax and SC Heerenveen.
- 5' Rami Hajal is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for SC Heerenveen so far.
- 10' 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.
- 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 19' AFC Ajax is taking the lead after the goal scored by Nicolas Tagliafico on 19.
- 24' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Sebastien Haller suffering a number of foals already.
- 29' It is a cagey affair so far. AFC Ajax in their trying to find a way past SC Heerenveen's compact .
- 33' Steven Berghuis has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 33 minutes.
- 38' Sebastien Haller does the damage! The net is bulging and AFC Ajax surge ahead!
- 43' The home supporters are growing impatient. AFC Ajax must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 46' Anthony Musaba gets the nod from SC Heerenveen. He replaces Sydney van Hooijdonk and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' AFC Ajax are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against SC Heerenveen's shape.
- 56' The travelling SC Heerenveen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 57' The whistle greets Noussair Mazraoui as he departs to be replaced by Devyne Rensch.
- 62' SC Heerenveen have won 356 goals from 369 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 67' Kenneth Taylor has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 22 cards already picked up this season.
- 68' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Davy Klaassen is replaced by Mohammed Kudus.
- 73' Rami Kaib has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 74' The crowd applauds Thom Haye as he leaves the pitch. Nicolas Madsen steps in for SC Heerenveen.
- 79' SC Heerenveen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 81' SC Heerenveen make a change. Anas Tahiri trudges off to be replaced by Rami Hajal on 81 minutes.
- 82' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 82 minute. Dusan Tadic leaves to be changed by Mohammed Daramy.
- 85' GOAL! Brian Brobbey fires home to make it 4-0!
- 90' GOAL! Edson Alvarez scores on 90. Assisted by Mohammed Daramy
- Another three points for AFC Ajax.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Davy Klaassen ↓ Mohammed Kudus 68'
- 1
- 31
-
10
Dusan Tadic ↓ Mohammed Daramy 82'
- 12
- 17
- 23
- 22
- 4
- 2
-
25
Kenneth Taylor ↓ Youri Regeer 82'
Bench
-
20
Mohammed Kudus ↑ 68'
- 27
-
–
Mohammed Daramy ↑ 82'
- 16
-
15
Devyne Rensch ↑ 57'
-
18
Brian Brobbey ↑ 57'
- –
-
–
Youri Regeer ↑ 82'
- 33
- –
Coach
Erik ten Hag
SC Heerenveen Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 1
- 4
- 5
-
26
Anas Tahiri ↓ Rami Hajal 81'
- 14
-
10
Tibor Halilovic ↓ Siem de Jong 74'
- 27
-
33
Thom Haye ↓ Nicolas Madsen 74'
-
9
Amin Sarr ↓ Arjen van der Heide 74'
- 13
Bench
- 23
-
6
Siem de Jong ↑ 74'
-
29
Nicolas Madsen ↑ 74'
-
16
Arjen van der Heide ↑ 74'
- 7
-
17
Rami Hajal ↑ 81'
-
11
Anthony Musaba ↑ 46'
- 22
- 18
- 2
- 34
- 35
Coach
Ole Tobiasen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dusan Tadic | 9 |
| Mohammed Kudus | 5 |
| Chuba Akpom | 4 |
| Pelle van Amersfoort | 4 |
| Brian Brobbey | 3 |
| Sebastien Haller | 3 |
| Mitchell van Bergen | 3 |
| Nicolas Tagliafico | 3 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.67
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.31
SC Heerenveen xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 77% + AFC Ajax to win 70%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.98
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
92%
Draw or SC Heerenveen
30%
AFC Ajax or SC Heerenveen
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
22.5%
2 – 0
18.6%
0 – 0
15.8%
3 – 0
10.1%
1 – 1
7.4%
2 – 1
6%
4 – 0
4.3%
3 – 1
3.5%
0 – 1
3.3%
4 – 1
1.6%
5 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
1%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | SC Heerenveen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 22% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 29% | 29% |
| -0.5 | 71% | — | 29% |
| +0.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +1 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
73%
✓
SC Heerenveen keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.