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AI-written editorial preview · updated 2026-08-14 14:57 UTC
Ajax host Heerenveen in Eredivisie clash
The Eredivisie season is just underway, and Ajax will be looking to build on a positive start as they welcome SC Heerenveen to the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Sunday.
This fixture has seen a variety of outcomes in recent years. The last meeting between these two sides, on 17 May 2026, ended in a goalless draw in the Eredivisie. Prior to that, Ajax secured a 1-1 draw at home in November 2025, having won 2-0 away in January 2025. The head-to-head record shows that while Ajax have had the upper hand in many encounters, Heerenveen are capable of frustrating them, as evidenced by the two draws in their last five meetings.
Ajax have been active in European qualification and have also played friendlies as they gear up for the domestic campaign. Their last competitive outing was a 2-2 draw away to Shelbourne in Conference League Qualification on 13 August 2026, following a 2-0 Eredivisie victory over PEC Zwolle the previous week. Notably, Ajax have shown a tendency to score late goals, with six of their goals in their last ten matches coming after the 75th minute, suggesting a strong finish to games.
SC Heerenveen have also begun their Eredivisie campaign with a win, defeating FC Twente 1-0 on 9 August 2026. Their recent form includes a mix of competitive and friendly matches, with a notable 3-2 victory over NFC Volos in a friendly. Dylan Vente has been in impressive scoring form, netting six goals in his last ten appearances for the club. Jacob Trenskow has also been a significant contributor, directly involved in nine goals (goals and assists) over the same period.
Both teams are expected to field strong sides. Ajax's predicted XI includes forwards Kasper Dolberg and Steven Berghuis, supported by midfielders Abdellah Ouazane, Oscar Gloukh, Youri Regeer, and Davy Klaassen. The defence is expected to be marshalled by Caio Henrique, Youri Baas, Aaron Bouwman, and Lucas Rosa, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen in goal. SC Heerenveen's expected lineup features forwards Dylan Vente and Lanroy Machine, with Ringo Meerveld, Marcus Linday, Jacob Trenskow, and Dirk Proper in midfield. The defensive unit is anticipated to be Vasilios Zagaritis, Sam Kersten, Maas Willemsen, and Mats Egbring, with Bernt Klaverboer as the goalkeeper.
With both teams having secured opening day wins in the league, this match promises to be a competitive affair. Ajax's late-game scoring prowess could prove crucial if the match remains tight. Heerenveen will be looking to leverage the attacking threat posed by Vente and Trenskow to secure a positive result away from home. The expected formations suggest both sides will aim for a balanced approach, but the attacking intent from Heerenveen's key players could lead to an open contest.
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