Heracles Almelo vs Ajax Amsterdam Prediction: The Dutch Giants' Resurgence Can Not Be Ignored

Heracles Almelo will welcome Ajax Amsterdam to the Erve Asito Stadium in the 19th round of the Eredivisie.

Ajax Amsterdam have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with, going unbeaten in ten league matches, and their resurgence after a dismal run of results should see them claim another comfortable win away from home.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Heracles Almelo

Form: DWLLL

After experiencing relegation in the 2021–22 season, the prodigal sons who earned their promotion from the top flight in the preceding season of the second-tier league on their maiden attempt have not had a promising start to the top flight as they find themselves entangled in a relegation scrap.

In their latest league match against Volendam at home, Heracles managed to salvage a point in a 1-1 draw, extending their unbeaten run to two matches (W1 D1), although this follows a three-match losing streak where their inefficiency in front of goal saw them fire blanks in those matches. While they may be eyeing extending their unbeaten run to three matches, their lackluster display at home, which currently sees them on a five-match winless run (L3 D2), could turn out to be their undoing.

With 19 points accumulated in 18 matches, Heracles occupy the 15th spot in the Eredivisie standings, five points ahead of the relegation play-off spot and one point behind a ninth-place finish.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 5-4-1

Brouwer; Willems, Hoogma, Sonnenberg, Bultman, Wieckhoff; Hansson, De Keersmaecker, Vejinovic, Engels; Sankoh

Ajax Amsterdam

Form: WWDWW

Ajax Amsterdam's aspirations for silverware this season have dimmed, facing setbacks in the league title race, an unexpected exit from the KNVB Beker against an underdog, and elimination from the Europa League. However, a glimmer of hope remains, as they still have a slight possibility of contending for the Europa League title.

The Amsterdammers have shown some improvements with their performance lately, as they are slowly starting to pick up the pieces and make up for lost time. Their recent match against RKC Waalwijk witnessed them secure a comfortable 4-1 victory at home, extending their unbeaten run in the league to ten matches (W8 D2) after being on a five-match losing streak, which was undeniably trying times for them during that period.

With 31 points accumulated in 18 matches played, Ajax Amsterdam sit fifth in the Eredivisie standings, five points ahead of the sixth-placed Go Ahead Eagles and three points behind a Europa League qualifier spot occupied by AZ Alkmaar in fourth place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Ramaj; Rensch, Sutalo, Hato, Sosa; Hlynsson, Tahirovic, Taylor; Bergwijn, Brobbey, Berghuis

Match Facts

• Heracles Almelo have preserved one clean sheet in their last 18 matches in the Eredivisie.
• Ajax Amsterdam have lost two of their last ten matches across all competitions.
• Heracles Almelo averages 1.22 goals per game when playing at home, and Ajax Amsterdam averages 2 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the most recent 35 encounters, Heracles Almelo emerged victorious three times, shared seven draws, and Ajax Amsterdam secured a win on 25 occasions. The goal difference favors Ajax Amsterdam at 87-21.

Expert Betting Tips

Heracles Almelo have not been at their best when playing at home, as they are currently on a five-match winless run, not to mention that they have two wins to their name in the last eighteen home matches against Ajax Amsterdam, making them susceptible to a morale-crushing loss in this one. 

Ajax Amsterdam are treading on the right path at the moment, as they have recovered from what was a dismal start to the season in fashionable style. Going unbeaten in ten league matches and facing a team positioned in the league's bottom five should provide a straightforward path to a comfortable victory.

As such, we anticipate John van ’t Schip's wards to secure a comfortable victory away from home by picking them up in the full-time market combined with the total of over 2.5 goals, as has been the case in their past two meetings.

• W2 & TO 2.5 for 1.89
• Corners - Over 10 for 1.83
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.60