SC Heerenveen vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
SC Heerenveen vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Abe Lenstra Stadion.
- SC Heerenveen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Assistant 1 Hessel Steegstra
- Assistant 2 Jan de Vries
18 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 7.6 goals/game
🟥 1 total
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 Feb | AFC Ajax | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Feb | Fortuna Sittard | A | 3–3 | D |
| 28 Jan | AZ | H | 2–2 | D |
| 19 Jan | SBV Excelsior | A | 0–3 | L |
| 13 Jan | PEC Zwolle | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Dec | FC Volendam | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb | SC Heerenveen | A | 2–3 | L |
| 03 Feb | PSV | H | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Jan | Heracles Almelo | A | 4–2 | W |
| 21 Jan | RKC Waalwijk | H | 4–1 | W |
| 14 Jan | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 3–2 | W |
| 17 Dec | PEC Zwolle | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| SC Heerenveen | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #15 | Position | #2 |
| 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
SC Heerenveen are 15th (0 pts). AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Abe Lenstra Stadion that hosts another battle between SC Heerenveen and AFC Ajax.
- 5' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 10' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both SC Heerenveen and AFC Ajax are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 11' The Netherlands Pelle van Amersfoort breaks the deadlock on 11 minutes. 1-0!
- 16' The travelling AFC Ajax supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 21' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 26' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 31' Croatia international Borna Sosa has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 36' SC Heerenveen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 36.
- 38' GOAL! Osame Sahraoui scores on 38.
- 43' AFC Ajax have won 817 goals from 480 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 46' A goal from the Netherlands international Pelle van Amersfoort! He fires home on 46 to make it 3-0!
- 46' A tactical swap from AFC Ajax — Chuba Akpom on, Forbs off on 46 minutes.
- 49' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Sven van Beek.
- 51' The referee has no hesitation. Mats Kohlert is booked for SC Heerenveen — Yellow card on 51.
- 51' A stunning finish from Pawel Bochniewicz — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 52' A moment of madness from Mats Kohlert on 52 minutes earns him a Yellow card. SC Heerenveen will be frustrated.
- 55' A change in the SC Heerenveen ranks — Patrik Walemark exits the field as Che Nunnely enters on 55.
- 60' Carlos Forbs has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 65' SC Heerenveen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 70' AFC Ajax come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 72' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Pawel Bochniewicz.
- 77' Brian Brobbey has been relatively quiet despite scoring 60 goals in his last 480 appearances.
- 79' What a strike from Chuba Akpom! The score is 4-1.
- 84' Thom Haye is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for AFC Ajax tonight.
- 85' Time for substitution for SC Heerenveen. Pelle van Amersfoort is replaced by Syb Van Ottele.
- 89' Nathan Tjoe-A-On is ready to make an impact after coming on for Osame Sahraoui at the 89 minute mark.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. SC Heerenveen take all three points.
Lineups
SC Heerenveen Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 13
- 4
- 11
- 7
- 5
- 28
- 33
-
24
Patrik Walemark ↓ Che Nunnely 55'
- 19
- 20
-
45
Oliver Braude ↓ Hussein Ali 85'
Bench
- 44
- 23
- 26
-
17
Che Nunnely ↑ 55'
-
25
Nathan Tjoe-A-On ↑ 89'
-
6
Syb Van Ottele ↑ 85'
- 21
-
15
Hussein Ali ↑ 85'
- 22
- 9
- 14
- 40
- 10
Coach
Kees van Wonderen
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 6
- 23
- 25
- 40
- 37
- 8
- 9
- 4
- 38
-
11
Carlos Forbs ↓ Chuba Akpom 46'
- 47
Bench
- 22
- 1
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↑ 46'
- 18
- 13
- 28
- 33
- 49
- 3
- 42
Coach
John van 't Schip
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dusan Tadic | 9 |
| Mohammed Kudus | 5 |
| Chuba Akpom | 4 |
| Pelle van Amersfoort | 4 |
| Sebastien Haller | 3 |
| Mitchell van Bergen | 3 |
| Nicolas Tagliafico | 3 |
| Brian Brobbey | 3 |
Head to Head
SC Heerenveen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.99
SC Heerenveen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
SC Heerenveen or AFC Ajax 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: SC Heerenveen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.57
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 3.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
SC Heerenveen or Draw
56%
Draw or AFC Ajax
72%
SC Heerenveen or AFC Ajax
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: SC Heerenveen win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–2 not predicted3 – 2Actual
1 – 1
12.8%
0 – 1
11.2%
0 – 0
9.7%
0 – 2
9.3%
1 – 2
9.1%
1 – 0
6.5%
2 – 1
5.7%
1 – 3
4.9%
0 – 3
4.8%
2 – 2
4.6%
2 – 0
3.6%
2 – 3
2.5%
Asian Handicap — SC Heerenveen
| Handicap | SC Heerenveen 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 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +1 | 50% | 23% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
SC Heerenveen keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.