Ajax v SC Heerenveen: Eredivisie Prediction

Will Ajax manage to reach six points after two Eredivisie matches? Or will it be SC Heerenveen who achieve this? Both the North Holland side and the Frisians won their first match of the season, getting off to a flying start. Nevertheless, there will be concerns at Ajax too, particularly following the very lacklustre 2-2 draw against Shelbourne in the Conference League. Oranje Palace tells you more about this seemingly attractive match in the Eredivisie and provides you with Ajax v SC Heerenveen betting tips and predictions.

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Ajax v SC Heerenveen preview

After their lacklustre results last season, will Ajax manage to beat SC Heerenveen this time round? Or are the ‘Super Frisians’ slowly becoming a bogey team for the record champions? Here’s a brief look at both teams.

Current Form & Team News

Ajax

Right up until the match against PEC Zwolle, everything seemed to be going smoothly for Ajax. The results were excellent and their on-pitch performance was more than worthy of their reputation. However, the match against Zwolle proved to be particularly tough going, and they had PEC’s defender to thank when he picked up a very unnecessary red card. Ajax went on to secure a 2–0 victory. The 2-2 draw against Shelbourne, on the other hand, was a poor performance, meaning the pressure is well and truly back on Míchel Sanchez’s side. Can Marc ter Stegen restore calm? And will we get to see Mika Godts in action?

SC Heerenveen

At SC Heerenveen, they’ll be glad that the first match of the season is behind them. The team playing their home match at the Abe Lenstra Stadium has been struggling for years and is hoping to make a strong impression in the Eredivisie again this year. The 1–0 victory over FC Twente will provide a much-needed confidence boost. All eyes will once again be on Jakob Trenskow and Luca Oyen. Trenskow was by far the club’s most important player last season, whilst Luca Oyen proved to be the match-winner last week. Can they hold their own against Ajax too?

Head-to-Head

For a long time, SC Heerenveen really had no business being in the capital. From the 2014–2015 season right through to the 2024–2025 season, the Amsterdam side always managed to score at least four goals. Following this unprecedented run, things have been a little more difficult over the last two seasons. In fact, last season Ajax failed to win either of their two matches in the Eredivisie. Is a slight turnaround beginning to take shape, and will SC Heerenveen give Ajax a hard time again this season?

Predicted line-ups

Ajax (4-3-3):

Ter Stegen, Henrique, Baas, Bouwman, Rosa, Regeer, Klaassen, Gloukh, Godts, Dolberg, Berghuis

SC Heerenveen (4-1-4-1):

Klaverboer, Zagaritis, Willemsen, Kersten, Egbring, Proper, Machine, Meerveld, Linday, Trenskow, Vente

Ajax v SC Heerenveen betting tips

Betting tip 1: Under 2.5 goals

As you’ve read previously, Ajax used to have no trouble at all finding the net against SC Heerenveen for a very long time. However, the situation has been completely different over the last two seasons. In fact, a total of just five goals were scored in the last four meetings between the two sides. That’s an average of 1.2 goals per match. Partly because of this, we expect no more than two goals at the Johan Cruijff Arena on Sunday afternoon. This gives you odds of 2.85.

Betting tip 2: Jacob Trenskow to have more than 0.5 shots on target

We have high expectations of Jacob Trenskow once again this season. The Dane was nominated for Player of the Season last year and looks set to be in contention for the award again this year. For instance, he provided the decisive assist in the match against FC Twente. He also managed one shot on target. We reckon he’ll do the same against Ajax. If Jacob Trenskow has more than 0.5 shots on target, you’ll get odds of 1.70.

Prediction: Ajax v SC Heerenveen

Final score: Ajax 1–0 SC Heerenveen
It remains to be seen which eleven players Míchel Sanchez will field, but it is clear that Ajax are still the favourites. Nevertheless, we expect a hard-fought match, which the Amsterdam side will ultimately win. That is why we are predicting a very narrow 1-0 victory for the home side.