Heracles Almelo vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Heracles Almelo vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Erve Asito.
- Heracles Almelo 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Kevin Blom
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Cristian Dobre
- Referee Erwin Blank
- Referee Freek Vandeursen
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | AFC Ajax | H | 0–2 | L |
| 05 Feb | Fortuna Sittard | A | 1–0 | W |
| 30 Jan | FC Groningen | H | 1–0 | W |
| 26 Jan | PEC Zwolle | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Jan | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Jan | FC Utrecht | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb | Heracles Almelo | A | 2–0 | W |
| 31 Jan | AZ | A | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Jan | Willem II Tilburg | H | 3–1 | W |
| 24 Jan | Fortuna Sittard | A | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Jan | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–0 | W |
| 14 Jan | FC Twente '65 | A | 3–1 | W |
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' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Erve Asito!
- 5' It looks surprising AFC Ajax does not make any changes. Devyne Rensch has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 10' 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.
- 14' GOAL! Davy Klaassen fires home to make it 0-1!
- 19' AFC Ajax started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 19.
- 24' A quiet spell here at Erve Asito. Heracles Almelo seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 29' The home supporters are growing impatient. Heracles Almelo must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 34' Maarten Stekelenburg is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AFC Ajax so far.
- 39' It’s high time Erik ten Hag made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 44' Both keepers have barely been tested. Heracles Almelo and AFC Ajax are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 49' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 54' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 59' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Heracles Almelo side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 64' Tim Breukers, a Netherlands , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 65' It is a substitution in Heracles Almelo team. Rai Vloet is replaced by Ahmed Kutucu on 65 minute.
- 66' The referee calls foul for Sebastien Haller. He receives a Yellow card.
- 66' A tactical swap from Heracles Almelo — Silvester van der Water on, Teun Bijleveld off on 66 minutes.
- 71' David Neres makes way for Antony at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 72' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 72 minute. Noussair Mazraoui leaves to be changed by Devyne Rensch.
- 77' AFC Ajax are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 79' Sebastien Haller adds to his 0 season tally! AFC Ajax lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 81' A change in the Heracles Almelo ranks — Ismail Azzaoui exits the field as Sinan Bakis enters on 81.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Giacomo Quagliata is booked for Heracles Almelo — Yellow card on 84.
- 88' Another change for AFC Ajax made on 88 minute. Dusan Tadic leaves to be changed by Zakaria Labyad.
- The points are shared — Heracles Almelo 0-2 AFC Ajax. Honours even.
Lineups
Heracles Almelo Lineups
Starting XI
- 15
- 14
- 1
- 2
- 4
-
18
Ismail Azzaoui ↓ Sinan Bakis 81'
-
10
Rai Vloet ↓ Ahmed Kutucu 65'
- 5
- 37
- 8
- 3
Bench
- 23
- 16
- 34
-
11
Silvester van der Water ↑ 66'
- 26
-
9
Sinan Bakis ↑ 81'
-
25
Ahmed Kutucu ↑ 65'
- 13
- 6
- 17
- 31
Coach
Frank Wormuth
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Davy Klaassen ↓ Mohammed Kudus 88'
- 1
- 31
-
10
Dusan Tadic C ↓ Zakaria Labyad 88'
- 12
-
7
David Neres ↓ Antony 71'
- 17
- 8
- 22
- 4
- 2
Bench
-
39
Antony ↑ 71'
- 5
-
19
Zakaria Labyad ↑ 88'
- 18
- 3
- 33
- 16
- 21
-
20
Mohammed Kudus ↑ 88'
- 23
-
15
Devyne Rensch ↑ 72'
- 30
Coach
Erik ten Hag
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Davy Klaassen | 4 |
| Mario Engels | 3 |
| Steven Berghuis | 3 |
| Brian Brobbey | 3 |
| Zakaria Labyad | 3 |
| Mika Godts | 2 |
| Quincy Promes | 2 |
| Cyriel Dessers | 2 |
Head to Head
Heracles Almelo Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.92
Heracles Almelo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.42
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Heracles Almelo or Draw
53%
Draw or AFC Ajax
75%
Heracles Almelo or AFC Ajax
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
12.3%
0 – 0
11%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
8.9%
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
5.4%
0 – 3
4.8%
1 – 3
4.5%
2 – 2
4.2%
2 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Heracles Almelo
| Handicap | Heracles Almelo covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 24% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Heracles Almelo keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.