Ajax Amsterdam vs Heerenveen Prediction: The Amsterdammers Can Now Dream Big Under van’t Schip

Ajax Amsterdam will welcome Heerenveen to the Johan Cruijff ArenA in the eleventh round of the Eredivisie.

With renewed confidence, the Amsterdammers will be hopeful of picking up their second consecutive win for the first time this season as they go up against a side they've maintained a 30-match unbeaten run over, recording 26 wins and 4 draws.

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between Ajax Amsterdam vs. Heerenveen, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Ajax Amsterdam

Form: WLLLL 

In his first day at the office, John van’t Schip got his first win as Ajax manager courtesy of a 2-0 win over Volendam at home on Thursday, although he was half-way from being impressed given the clear-cut chances his side didn't take full advantage of.

That win alone put an end to a seven-match winless run in the league where five losses and two draws were recorded. And now they've been presented with the opportunity to make it two wins on the bounce for the first time this season, and given their opponents they go up against, there just might be light at the end of the tunnel after all.

With 8 points collected from 9 matches played, FC Porto occupy 15th place on points with 16th-placed Vitesse in the relegation playoffs and three points behind ninth-placed PEC Zwolle.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Ramaj; Gaaei, Sutalo, Avila, Hato; van den Boomen, Taylor; Bergwijn, Hlynsson, Berghuis; Brobbey

Heerenveen

Form: WLDLL

Heerenveen were successful in the KNVB Cup, as they did just about enough to fend off the threat of VVV Venlo at home, recording a commanding 5-1 triumph in the first round.

This comes after a convincing 3-0 league win at home against Heracles, which put an end to a seven-match winless run where six losses and a draw were recorded, leaving manager Kees van Wonderen in discontent with his side's performance.

With 10 points collected from 10 matches played so far, Heerenveen occupy 10th place in the Eredivisie standings, level on points with 11th-placed Fortuna Sittard and three points behind seventh-placed Excelsior.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Backhaus; Payne, Benamar, Flint, Cox; Mirani, Twigt; Ould-Chikh, de Haan, Johnson; Muehren

Match Facts

• Ajax Amsterdam have won five consecutive home matches when playing against Heerenveen.
• Heerenveen have lost four consecutive away matches in the Eredivisie.
• Ajax Amsterdam averages 1.75 goals per game when playing at home, and Heerenveen averages 1 goal per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 70 meetings, Ajax Amsterdam have won 49 times, Heerenveen have won 11 times, and there have been 10 draws, with the goal difference being 198-83 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam.

Expert Betting Tips

Ajax Amsterdam head into this clash with renewed confidence following their triumph over Volendam on Thursday, and with home advantage at their disposal once again, there's no other result to expect other than a convincing win for the Amsterdammers.

John van’t Schip's men have won ten consecutive matches in this fixture, with nine of those matches covering an Asian Handicap -1.5, and we expect the same trend to continue here once again against a side that has been particularly poor when playing away.

• Asian Handicap - Ajax Amsterdam -1.5 for 2.15
• Half-time/Full-time - Ajax Amsterdam for 2.08
• W1 & TO 1.5 for 1.60