Heracles Almelo
Football Netherlands - Eredivisie Asito Stadion Sat 11 Apr 15:00
AFC Ajax
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Eredivisie Betting Preview: Heracles vs Ajax

Heracles take on Ajax at Asito Stadion, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Saturday 11 April.

Ajax Facing Tough Test vs Heracles

We’re expecting Heracles to give a good account of themselves against Ajax and you can get Asian Handicap odds of -105 about the underdogs with a +1 goal start. It means a return if they win or draw the game and money back if they lose by one.

8 Wins for Ajax in Last 10 H2H Matches

Heracles were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 4-1 loss against Heerenveen at Abe Lenstra Stadion. The Almelo club ended up with just 34% possession and had four shots on target, while Mario Engels was the goalscorer.

Ajax were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 2-1 at home to FC Twente at Johan Cruyff Arena. Oscar Garcia's men had 51% possession and two shots on goal, while Wout Weghorst found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ajax have enjoyed six consecutive victories against Heracles. In their last encounter, hosts Ajax came out with a 2-0 win at Johan Cruyff Arena. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved eight Ajax wins, a single draw and one Heracles victory.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Ajax logo Ajax 29 12 12 5 54 37 17 54:37 48
18 Heracles logo Heracles 29 5 4 20 34 74 -40 34:74 19
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Heracles – Last 10 League Games

Heracles have 1 win, 7 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Ernest Faber's team have averaged 43.0% possession, 342.3 passes and 3.7 corners per match, conceding 2.6 goals and 5.5 corners from 7.2 shots on goal and 15.5 attempts.

Lequincio Zeefuik is the top scorer with 2 goals, while Mario Engels, Sem Scheperman, Ajdin Hrustic and Alec Van Hoorenbeeck each have 1. Leading assistor is Djevencio van der Kust with 2, while goalie Remko Pasveer has recorded one clean sheet.

Ajax – Last 10 League Games

Ajax have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.7 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts. The Amsterdam side have averaged 55.9% possession, 511.5 passes, 4.4 corners taken and 4.1 corners against, while conceding 1.1 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 11.2 attempts.

The leading scorer has been Mika Godts with 6, while Davy Klaassen and Youri Baas have 2. Mika Godts, Kasper Dolberg and Rayane Bounida have all made 3 assists in the last 10 games, while Maarten Paes has 2 clean sheets.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Heracles predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Remko Pasveer (GK), Djevencio van der Kust, Damon Mirani, Alec Van Hoorenbeeck, Ivan Mesik, Walid Ould-Chikh, Sem Scheperman, Erik Ahlstrand, Thomas Bruns, Mario Engels, Lequincio Zeefuik.

Ajax predicted lineup (4-3-3): Maarten Paes (GK), Anton Gaaei, Josip Sutalo, Youri Baas, Lucas Rosa, Steven Berghuis, Jorthy Mokio, Sean Steur, Oliver Valaker Edvardsen, Wouter Weghorst, Mika Godts.

Heracles vs Ajax Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for Heracles vs Ajax with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top corners play, player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you agree that Heracles +1 is a good bet on the Asian Handicap, then you can get -105 that the hosts draw or win this Eredivisie game. We like the added insurance that this bet provides.

A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key Eredivisie stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Heracles vs Ajax league stats:

  • The +1 line has been covered by Heracles in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The +1 line has been covered by Heracles in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
  • The +1 line has been covered by Heracles in 2 consecutive games at home.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 5 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
  • The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Ajax in 16 of their last 18 games on the road.
Heracles +1 Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 51.3% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our experts research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Heracles Heracles logo 1 - 1 Ajax logo Ajax

Our prediction for the correct score is for the teams to play out a 1-1 draw and this is available at +600. It’s a fun wager to place which lands a bigger potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mika Godts to Score +125 BetMGM logo

Mika Godts (Ajax) has scored six goals in his past ten Eredivisie games. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +125.

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners +102 BetMGM logo

There has been three straight Ajax matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while eight of the past ten Heracles games have also had this outcome. If you agree with our verdict that the Total Corners line is too high, go for odds of +102 that the teams go under.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Heracles Logo Heracles
Total
9.20 3.70 5.50
Home
8.80 4.50 4.30
Away
11.60 4.60 7.00
Ajax Logo Ajax
Total
8.50 4.40 4.10
Home
8.80 4.80 4.00
Away
9.00 3.60 5.40
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Heracles +1 -105
Both Team To Score Yes -189
Total Corners Under 9.5 +102

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Heracles 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.

Ajax Trading at Shorter Odds Than Heracles

Ajax are the -192 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 66% chance of triumphing in this Eredivisie encounter according to the latest odds. If you want to wager on the underdog, Heracles have been priced up at +475.

If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then Ajax are -102 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Heracles are +390 and the draw is priced at +155.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -189.

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Wout Weghorst Favourite to Find the Net First

Wout Weghorst is the First Goalscorer favourite at +330. Alternatively, there’s the opportunity to simply back him to find the net anytime at +102.

Player Goals
Wout Weghorst (Ajax)
First
+102
Anytime
+330
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Mika Godts (Ajax)
First
+125
Anytime
+400
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Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)
First
+180
Anytime
+575
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Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)
First
+200
Anytime
+600
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Heracles Hoping to Hit the Right Notes on Home Soil

Heracles haven’t triumphed in four straight games at Asito Stadion. The Almelo club have clocked up four losses, three wins and three draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Ajax haven’t tasted victory in the previous five away matches. Oscar Garcia's men have five draws, three wins and two defeats in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

Ajax enjoyed a 4-3 winning scoreline when last meeting Heracles at Asito Stadion. The 6 previous H2H meetings at Asito Stadion have involved three Ajax wins, one draw and two Heracles victories.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Heracles logo Heracles Home Stats 3-3-4 3.30 1.70 1.60 5 5 6 4
Ajax logo Ajax Away Stats 3-5-2 3.30 1.70 1.60 7 3 9 1
  • 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
Team Stats
Heracles logo Heracles League Stats
Ajax logo Ajax League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Heracles vs Ajax Lineups & Team News

The Heracles vs Ajax team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie, along with current injury news.

Heracles Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Ajax Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Heracles Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

22 Remko Pasveer
5 D. van der 4 Damon Mirani 18 Alec Van Hoorenbeeck 24 Ivan Mesik
73 Walid Ould-Chikh 32 Sem Scheperman
14 Erik Ahlstrand 10 Thomas Bruns 8 Mario Engels
25 Lequincio Zeefuik
26 Maarten Paes
3 Anton Gaaei 37 Josip Sutalo 15 Youri Baas 2 Lucas Rosa
23 Steven Berghuis 24 Jorthy Mokio 48 Sean Steur
17 O. Valaker Edvardsen 25 Wouter Weghorst 11 Mika Godts

Ajax Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Previous Heracles Lineups

05 Apr Eredivisie
SC Heerenveen 4-1 Heracles
20 Mar Eredivisie
Heracles 1-1 Excelsior
15 Mar Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar 4-0 Heracles
06 Mar Eredivisie
Heracles 0-0 Utrecht
28 Feb Eredivisie
Heracles 1-3 PSV
22 Feb Eredivisie
Go Ahead E. 4-0 Heracles

Previous Ajax Lineups

04 Apr Eredivisie
Ajax 1-2 Twente
22 Mar Eredivisie
Feyenoord 1-1 Ajax
14 Mar Eredivisie
Ajax 4-0 Sp. Rotterdam
07 Mar Eredivisie
Groningen 3-1 Ajax
01 Mar Eredivisie
PEC Zwolle 0-0 Ajax
21 Feb Eredivisie
Ajax 1-1 NEC Nijmegen

Injuries & Suspensions

Heracles Injury Table
Type Name Info
Mimeirhel Benita Yellow cards
Lorenzo Milani Physical discom
Mike te Wierik Other
Fabian de Keijzer Other
Jeff Reine-Adelaide Knee
Ajax Injury Table
Type Name Info
Rayane Bounida Yellow cards
Anton Gaaei Yellow cards
A. van Axel Illness
Takehiro Tomiyasu Other
S. H. Mannsverk Other
Youri Regeer Other
Oleksandr Zinchenko Knee
Team Squads

Heracles Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Ernest Faber

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Damon Mirani 4 D 28 2479 28 0 3 0 6 0
Ivan Mesik 24 D 28 2475 28 0 2 0 7 0
Ajdin Hrustic 20 M 26 2130 24 2 1 6 5 0
Alec Van Hoorenbeeck 18 D 21 1885 21 5 2 0 3 0
Jan Zamburek 13 M 23 1477 18 9 0 1 5 0

Ajax Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Oscar Garcia

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Youri Baas 15 D 26 2309 26 0 4 1 3 1
Mika Godts 11 F 27 2245 25 2 14 10 2 0
Vitezslav Jaros 1 G 19 1710 19 4 0 0 1 0
Lucas Rosa 2 D 22 1695 19 8 0 0 3 0
Davy Klaassen 10 M 27 1680 20 7 6 2 1 0
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 29 23 2 4 82:40 71
2 Feyenoord 29 16 6 7 61:40 54
3 NEC Nijmegen 29 15 8 6 71:47 53
4 Twente 29 13 11 5 49:31 50
5 Ajax 29 12 12 5 54:37 48
6 AZ Alkmaar 29 13 6 10 49:45 45
7 SC Heerenveen 29 12 8 9 53:47 44
8 Sp. Rotterdam 29 12 6 11 35:47 42
9 Utrecht 29 11 8 10 45:35 41
10 Groningen 29 12 5 12 42:37 41
11 Go Ahead E. 29 8 11 10 50:45 35
12 Fortuna Sittard 29 10 5 14 43:54 35
13 PEC Zwolle 29 8 9 12 38:58 33
14 Volendam 29 7 7 15 30:48 28
15 Telstar 29 6 9 14 38:48 27
16 Excelsior 29 7 6 16 29:49 27
17 NAC Breda 29 5 9 15 29:50 24
18 Heracles 29 5 4 20 34:74 19
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 15 11 2 2 47:24 35
2 Feyenoord 15 10 2 3 35:21 32
3 Ajax 15 9 3 3 29:13 30
4 NEC Nijmegen 14 8 3 3 37:22 27
5 AZ Alkmaar 14 7 5 2 31:21 26
6 SC Heerenveen 15 7 5 3 31:23 26
7 Twente 14 7 4 3 22:14 25
8 Go Ahead E. 15 6 6 3 33:20 24
9 Utrecht 14 7 3 4 23:12 24
10 PEC Zwolle 14 7 3 4 18:17 24
11 Volendam 15 6 5 4 23:19 23
12 Sp. Rotterdam 14 6 4 4 17:20 22
13 Groningen 14 6 3 5 23:14 21
14 Fortuna Sittard 14 6 3 5 23:24 21
15 NAC Breda 15 4 5 6 18:21 17
16 Heracles 14 4 3 7 22:29 15
17 Telstar 15 3 5 7 24:27 14
18 Excelsior 15 4 2 9 14:21 14