Heerenveen vs Ajax Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Heerenveen vs Ajax

Heerenveen clash with Ajax at Abe Lenstra Stadion, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 17 May.

The way forward could be to back Heerenveen with a +0.25 Asian Handicap at -102 against Ajax. This means our stake is split between 0 and +0.5, which allows us to land a return with a draw.

Heerenveen have won five straight games at home. In their last appearance, they suffered a 2-0 away loss against NAC Breda at Rat Verlegh Stadion. The Super Frisians had 52% of possession and two shots on target.

Ajax have won in back-to-back Eredivisie road outings. In their previous league game, they were turned over 2-1 at home to FC Utrecht at Johan Cruyff Arena. Oscar Garcia's men racked up six shots on goal and boasted 64% possession, with Wout Weghorst finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ajax have not lost any of the past three games against Heerenveen, with the last clash seeing a 1-1 draw played out at Johan Cruyff Arena. The previous 10 H2H games have involved eight Ajax triumphs, one Heerenveen win and one draw.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Ajax	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
15	SC Heerenveen	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Heerenveen have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.8 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts. Robin Veldman's team have averaged 48.8% possession, 402.4 passes and 5.0 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.4 goals from 6.2 shots on goal, 17.8 attempts and 5.2 corners.

Top goalscorer Jacob Trenskow has found the net 4 times, Lasse Nordaas 3, with Ringo Meerveld and two other players on 2. Joris van Overeem is the top assists maker on 4, with goalie Bernt Klaverboer managing 2 clean sheets.

Ajax have 3 victories, 3 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 12.1 attempts, 4.7 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The Sons of God average 54.0% possession, 490.9 passes, 4.2 corners in their favour and 6.4 corners against, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 4.3 shots on goal and 13.7 attempts.

Mika Godts has recorded 5 goals, Steven Berghuis 3, with Wout Weghorst and Davy Klaassen both managing 2. Mika Godts has clocked up 4 assists, with Maarten Paes keeping 4 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Heerenveen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Bernt Klaverboer (GK), Oliver Braude, Sam Kersten, Maas Willemsen, Vasilios Zagaritis, Marcus Linday, Joris van Overeem, Jacob Trenskow, Ringo Meerveld, Luca Oyen, Dylan Vente.

Ajax confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Maarten Paes (GK), Anton Gaaei, Ko Itakura, Youri Baas, Lucas Rosa, Sean Steur, Jorthy Mokio, Davy Klaassen, Steven Berghuis, Wout Weghorst, Mika Godts.

Heerenveen vs Ajax Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert Heerenveen vs Ajax betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion, corners market outlook, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

We’ll split our stake by backing Heerenveen +0.25 at odds of -102 for this Asian Handicap wager. There’s every chance that we see a strong performance from the home team in this Eredivisie encounter.

The first step involves analysing the form and also getting an idea of the injury situation before making any football picks. Then it’s a case of consulting the latest Eredivisie stats and seeing if they can inform our opinion.

Key Heerenveen vs Ajax league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Heerenveen in 6 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Heerenveen in 16 of their last 19 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Heerenveen in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 13 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 2 consecutive games.

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 50.5% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Heerenveen 3 - 2 Ajax

Heerenveen are available at +1100 to win by a 3-2 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ringo Meerveld Over 1.5 Shots -109

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen) has had over 1.5 shots in back-to-back Eredivisie games on home soil. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -109 are now available.

Latest Ringo Meerveld Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+340

First

+1100

Shots

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-

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Jacob Trenskow to Score +180

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen) has racked up three goals in his past four Eredivisie games on home soil. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +180.

Latest Jacob Trenskow Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+600

Shots

Over 2.5

-119

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Heerenveen Over 4.5 Corners -122

Heerenveen have had over 4.5 corners in four straight home games, with Ajax conceding over 4.5 corners in their past five away games. There’s an opportunity to go over the Heerenveen Team Corners line and we’re expecting this to happen, with odds of -122 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Heerenveen

Total

10.20 5.00 5.20

Home

9.20 5.30 3.90

Away

11.00 4.50 6.50

Ajax

Total

10.60 4.20 6.40

Home

8.90 4.40 4.50

Away

9.80 3.80 6.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-147

Under 9.5

+104

Heerenveen Corners

Over 4.5

-119

Under 4.5

-119

Ajax Corners

Over 5.5

+112

Under 5.5

-161

Most Corners

1

+120

X

+650

2

-118

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Heerenveen vs Ajax Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Ajax betting odds are +104 which means that they’re favourites to land victory in this Eredivisie encounter. It’s also suggested by the bookies that this team have a 49% chance of winning. Heerenveen are the +205 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Ajax are -182 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Heerenveen being priced up at +125 with the same money back guarantee.

You can find the shortest odds for Over 2.5 Goals, which means three goals or more being scored. BTTS Yes is available at -333 for anyone expecting Both Teams to Score.

You can find hundreds of markets for every Eredivisie match, with the top betting apps creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your football bets.

Full-Time Result

1

+205

X

+295

2

+104

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+155

2

+140

Double Chance

1X

-135

12

-435

X2

-278

Draw No Bet

1

+125

2

-182

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-102

2 Hcp -0.25

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+230

Over 2.5

-313

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-333

No

+220

The First Goalscorer favourite is Mika Godts at +380, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Mika Godts (Ajax)

First

+380

Anytime

+105

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

First

+420

Anytime

+115

Lasse Nordas (Heerenveen)

First

+500

Anytime

+145

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

First

+525

Anytime

+150

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

First

+600

Anytime

+180

Maxence Rivera (Heerenveen)

First

+650

Anytime

+180

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

First

+700

Anytime

+215

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

First

+800

Anytime

+250

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

First

+850

Anytime

+250

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

First

+900

Anytime

+260

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

First

+1050

Anytime

+300

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

First

+1200

Anytime

+320

Maher Carrizo (Ajax)

First

+1050

Anytime

+320

Rayane Bounida (Ajax)

First

+1100

Anytime

+330

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen)

First

+1100

Anytime

+340

Levi Smans (Heerenveen)

First

+1200

Anytime

+350

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

First

+1200

Anytime

+370

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

First

+1400

Anytime

+420

Luca Oyen (Heerenveen)

First

+1600

Anytime

+500

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

First

+1700

Anytime

+525

Jorthy Mokio (Ajax)

First

+2200

Anytime

+600

Oleksandr Zinchenko (Ajax)

First

+2000

Anytime

+650

Marcus Linday (Heerenveen)

First

+2200

Anytime

+650

Youri Baas (Ajax)

First

+2200

Anytime

+700

Anton Gaaei (Ajax)

First

+2200

Anytime

+750

Mika Godts (Ajax)

Over 3.5

+102

Under 3.5

-

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-

Lasse Nordas (Heerenveen)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-

Dylan Vente (Heerenveen)

Over 2.5

-118

Under 2.5

-

Jacob Trenskow (Heerenveen)

Over 2.5

-119

Under 2.5

-

Maxence Rivera (Heerenveen)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Luca Oyen (Heerenveen)

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Levi Smans (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Ringo Meerveld (Heerenveen)

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-

Rayane Bounida (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-

Maher Carrizo (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-111

Under 1.5

-

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

-

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-179

Under 1.5

-

Luuk Brouwers (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-278

Under 0.5

-

Joris Van Overeem (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-

Jorthy Mokio (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-147

Under 0.5

-

Oleksandr Zinchenko (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-109

Under 0.5

-

Marcus Linday (Heerenveen)

Over 0.5

-122

Under 0.5

-

Youri Baas (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-

Anton Gaaei (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-112

Under 0.5

-

Stats: Eredivisie matches only
Heerenveen have secured five straight victories at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The Super Frisians have six wins, two draws and two losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

Ajax haven’t lost any of their past three away games. Oscar Garcia's men have five draws, four wins and one defeat in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

When the sides last met at Abe Lenstra Stadion, Ajax beat Heerenveen 2-0. Ajax have landed victory in five of the previous 6 H2H games at Abe Lenstra Stadion, with Heerenveen winning once.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Heerenveen Home Stats		6-2-2	3.40	2.10	1.30	7	3	7	3
Ajax Away Stats		4-5-1	3.00	1.80	1.20	6	4	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Heerenveen vs Ajax Lineups & Team News

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