Ajax vs Heracles Almelo - Eredivisie
Fixture Preview - 24 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Ajax hosts Heracles Almelo at the Johan Cruijff Arena on Sunday, 24 August, with both teams arriving in contrasting form. Ajax, currently sitting in mid-table, has recorded two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five matches, while Heracles finds themselves in a precarious position, having lost all five of their recent fixtures. Historically, Ajax has dominated this matchup, winning six of the last ten encounters, with a notable trend of high-scoring games—seven of those matches featured over 2.5 goals. One concrete angle to consider is Ajax's offensive prowess, particularly against teams struggling defensively like Heracles. With odds of 1.33 for over 2.5 goals, it seems likely that Ajax will exploit Heracles' vulnerabilities, especially given their need to secure a strong home performance. Additionally, the odds for both teams to score (BTTS) sit at 1.95, suggesting that while Ajax may dominate, Heracles could find a way to breach their defence, making this an intriguing fixture for bettors looking at goal markets.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Betting Angles
- Over 2.5 goals scored in 70% of the last 10 head-to-head matches.
- Both teams scored (BTTS) in 40% of the last 10 head-to-head matches.
- Ajax's last 5 matches: 2 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss.
- Heracles Almelo's last 5 matches: 4 losses, 1 win.
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Feyenoord | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 4 |  PEC Zwolle | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 5 |  AZ | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 6 | Ajax | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 7 |  FC Utrecht | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 |  NAC Breda | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 |  FC Groningen | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 |  Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 11 |  Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 12 |  FC Volendam | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 13 |  Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 14 |  SC Heerenveen | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 15 |  FC Twente | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 16 |  Telstar | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 17 |  Excelsior | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | Heracles Almelo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2025 | Ajax | 4–0 | Heracles Almelo | Eredivisie |
| October 20, 2024 | Heracles Almelo | 3–4 | Ajax | Eredivisie |
| January 27, 2024 | Heracles Almelo | 2–4 | Ajax | Eredivisie |
| August 12, 2023 | Ajax | 4–1 | Heracles Almelo | Eredivisie |
| February 6, 2022 | Ajax | 3–0 | Heracles Almelo | Eredivisie |
| October 30, 2021 | Heracles Almelo | 0–0 | Ajax | Eredivisie |
| February 13, 2021 | Heracles Almelo | 0–2 | Ajax | Eredivisie |
| November 22, 2020 | Ajax | 5–0 | Heracles Almelo | Eredivisie |
| February 23, 2020 | Heracles Almelo | 1–0 | Ajax | Eredivisie |
| November 23, 2019 | Ajax | 4–1 | Heracles Almelo | Eredivisie |