Round 23
Ajax Amsterdam vs. Heracles Almelo
Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
16.02.25 at 18:45
Ajax Amsterdam will welcome Heracles Almelo to the Johan Cruijff ArenA in the 23rd round of the Eredivisie. Ajax Amsterdam currently lead at the top - for the time being - and are level on points with second-placed PSV Eindhoven, while Heracles Almelo are positioned in 14th place.
Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the Ajax Amsterdam vs. Heracles Almelo game and my expert picks to place your bets.
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Ajax Amsterdam managed to beat Union Saint-Gilloise 2-0 away from home in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League knockout playoffs on Thursday. This was possible thanks to two brilliant second half goals from Christian Rasmussen and Jorthy Mokio.
With PSV Eindhoven dropping points in four of their last five league games, this was music to the Amsterdammers ears, especially in the title race. A 2-0 away win against Fortuna Sittard on Sunday saw them climb up to first place in the league standings.
Francisco Farioli's men have been in outstanding form in the Eredivisie. They are currently on a six-match winning streak during which they kept four clean sheets.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Pasveer; Gaaei, Sutalo, Baas, Hato; Fitz-Jim, Mokio, Taylor; Berghuis, Brobbey, Traore
Heracles Almelo
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Heracles Almelo, meanwhile, are involved in a relegation dogfight this season. They are four points ahead of the relegation play-off spot and are not far away from the European football spots with their progress hindered by a two point deficit.
Almelo won't be intimidated by the Dutch giants in this impending encounter considering they have avoided defeat in their last six league games (W2, D4).
The most recent of those wins was a commanding 4-2 home victory against Go Ahead Eagles on Saturday. This comes after three consecutive 1-1 draws against FC Utrecht, Groningen and NAC Breda.
Probable Starting XI
Formation: 4-2-3-1
De Keijzer; Wieckhoff, Mirani, Mesik, Rots; Scheperman, De Keersmaecker; Talvitie, Bruns, Podgoreanu; Kulenovic
Match Facts
- Ajax Amsterdam is currently on a ten-match unbeaten run at home in the Eredivisie.
- Heracles Almelo is currently on a two-match winning streak across all competitions.
- Ajax Amsterdam has won four consecutive matches against Heracles Almelo.
- Heracles Almelo has lost five of their last seven away league games.
Head-To-Head
In the last 37 meetings, Ajax Amsterdam has won 27 times, Heracles Almelo has won 3 times, and there have been 7 draws with the goal difference being 95-26 in favour of Ajax Amsterdam.
History of Head-to-Heads
Eredivisie 2025/2026 
Heracles
Eredivisie 2024/2025
Heracles
Eredivisie 2024/2025
Ajax
Eredivisie 2023/2024
Ajax
Eredivisie 2023/2024
Heracles
Ajax Latest Games
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Feyenoord
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Groningen
Benfica
Excelsior
Ajax
Galatasaray
Heerenveen
Heracles Latest Games
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Heerenveen
Heracles
Telstar
Heracles
Go Ahead Eagles
Heracles
Zwolle
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Feyenoord
Fortuna Duesseldorf
Expert Betting Tips
Ajax Amsterdam have been unstoppable at home this season and I'm siding with the home kings to come out on top here. They have the second-best home record in the Eredivisie with 28 points in 10 games.
Heracles Almelo have shown some improvements in recent league matches but I don't think they'll be able to get something out of this match. In fact, a convincing defeat is undoubtedly on the cards for the visitors who have lost four consecutive matches in this fixture.
Considering that both teams have found the back of the net in each of their last three encounters, I fancy this trend to continue on a Sunday afternoon.
Our main prediction for the match: Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.94 with Betway.
2nd prediction: Total - Over 3 for 1.6 with 1xbet.
3rd prediction: Ajax Amsterdam To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 1.72 with Bet365.
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