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Ajax will invite Heerenveen to the Johan Cruijff Arena (Amsterdam Arena) in their Eredivisie campaign opener on Sunday. The hosts finished fifth in the league standings last season while the visitors secured an 11th-placed finish.
The hosts have a 100% record in competitive games thus far, recording three wins in the UEFA Conference League. They extended their winning streak from the pre-season to seven games with these wins. They had concluded their 2023-24 league campaign on a five-game unbeaten run and will look to extend that streak here.
The visitors had a decent run in the pre-season with two wins and one loss. They went winless in their last four league games in the 2023-24 season and had just one win in their last 10 games.
AFC Ajax Amsterdam vs Heerenveen Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off 83 times in all competitions. As expected, the hosts have dominated proceedings in this fixture and have 59 wins to their name. The visitors have 13 wins and 11 games have ended in draws.
- Both teams registered home wins in their two league meetings last season.
- Heerenveen's 3-2 home win last season was their first win against the hosts in all competitions since 2009.
- The capital club are unbeaten in their last 14 home games in the Eredivisie.
- The hosts have won 11 of their last 12 meetings against the visitors while scoring at least three goals in nine games in that period.
- The visitors are winless in their away meetings against the hosts since 2009.
- The hosts have scored at least four goals in 10 of their last 11 home meetings against the visitors.
AFC Ajax Amsterdam vs Heerenveen Prediction
de Godenzonen have won their three competitive games thus far, keeping two clean sheets. Francesco Farioli will take charge of his first Eredivisie game for the hosts and is expected to field a strong starting XI.
De Superfriezen have just one win in their last 10 league games, with that win coming in their away meeting against Heracles in April. They scored nine goals in three pre-season friendlies and will look to build on that form.
Considering the hosts' dominance in this fixture and impressive home record, the capital club are expected to register a comfortable win.
Prediction: AFC Ajax Amsterdam 3-1 Heerenveen
AFC Ajax Amsterdam vs Heerenveen Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Ajax to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Steven Berghuis to score or assist any time - Yes
