SC Heerenveen vs Ajax betting tip 2024/2025 - Picks and Predictions for the Eredivisie match on January 19th, 2025

A football match between SC Heerenveen and Ajax of the Eredivisie will take place in Netherlands on Sunday, January 19th, 2025, at 13:30h (UTC), check the SC Heerenveen vs Ajax betting tip 2024/2025 to win with your bets.

Stadium and City where SC Heerenveen vs Ajax will occur

The game is set to be played in the small Abe Lenstra Stadion stadium, in the city of Heerenveen, with a capacity for 26100 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.

Where to follow the live game

Including statistics, events and odds, you can follow the match live with access to all the information to help with your sports betting on Betarena.

Introduction to the SC Heerenveen vs Ajax betting tip 2024/2025

The Eredivisie has had fewer goals than the previous season. Last season the tournament had an average of 3.24 goals scored per match, while now the competition has an average of 3.03 goals per match played.

SC Heerenveen last match

SC Heerenveen in its last official match won (2-4) against NAC Breda, in a match valid for Eredivisie. Coach R. van Persie's lined up a 4-2-3-1 formation.

A win for the home team had odds of 3.40, which makes it clear that a close match was expected.

Dimitris Rallis has a lot to be proud of in this last match. He was one of the few inspired in the SC Heerenveen team in the game. With good plays, he was the key player in the team's victory.

Ajax last match

On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a defeat in the last round. In a dispute valid for KNVB Beker, Ajax, who used a 4-3-3 formation, faced the AZ team with a final score of 2-0.

A fairly even game was expected, with odds for the home defeat at 2.63.

SC Heerenveen vs Ajax h2h

Ajax was in 12th place when they last went head-to-head in Eredivisie against SC Heerenveen, who was in 11th place. Ajax formed a 4-3-3 arrangement while SC Heerenveen took to the pitch with a 4-4-2 formation.

It was on 11-08-2024 when these two teams last clashed on the field. That match, which ended with the 1-0 win for Ajax, was valid for the 2024/2025 season of the Eredivisie.

The last match between these two clubs was a seesaw battle to the end.

The Ajax team has accomplished more consistent results in the past five games, than SC Heerenveen its counterpart.

Teams each aiming for their goals using their strengths.

The referee J. Kooij has been chosen to officiate the match while K. Bodde and M. Osseweijer will support him from the sideline.

SC Heerenveen

Eredivisie leaderboard now

SC Heerenveen joins this game with 24 points, having lost 8 games, winning only 7, and scoring 3 draws. The team ranks in 9th place in the Eredivisie and suffers from a negative balance.

In the 19th round, the team holds a small disadvantage of 1 point as opposed to Fortuna Sittard team which is just above, in the 8th place.

Ranked in the middle of the league table in the Netherlands Eredivisie, SC Heerenveen has no high expectations or relegation concerns. Nevertheless, the team will try to get a win, taking advantage of the home factor.

SC Heerenveen analysis

SC Heerenveen at the end of round 18 in Eredivisie had 21 goals scored and 33 conceded.

Having won twice away from home compared to matches played at home which gave them a record of 5 wins, 0 losses, and 3 draws prove the team is stronger when paying in their own yard.

Best goalscorer from SC Heerenveen

In the individual highlights of the team in the offensive sector, the focus falls on Ion Nicolaescu so far in the competition. With 5 goals with his signature, the Attacker has helped his team SC Heerenveen to achieve victorious results this season.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

Ajax

Eredivisie leaderboard now

The Ajax team with 42 points currently occupies the 2nd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Champions League, with a campaign of 13 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses.

Which means that FC Utrecht team, at position 3, is in close pursuit of the team, that has an advantage of 3 points, in the 19th round.

Ajax analysis

We have reached matchday 18 in Eredivisie and at the moment Ajax has made 39 goals and conceded 17.

Ajax is in an excellent moment! With a sequence of 3 wins in the Eredivisie, there doesn't seem to be any doubt of who is the favorite.

As we approach the Regular Season, Ajax is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 5.44 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.

This is a top 5 team in the Eredivisie that wants to keep up with the good performances!

Usually, it is with an 60.11% average ball possession that the Ajax team tries to control the game. This is because typically, teams with ball possession above 50% have some control over their opponents.

With Ajax having a balance of 5 wins, 2 losses, and 2 draws when playing away in the Eredivisie, they usually allows little chances for opponents to win.

Ajax is a more offensive team than SC Heerenveen, having 2142 attacks vs. 1868 from SC Heerenveen, having scored 39 times, in comparison, SC Heerenveen converted into goal 21 times.

Best goalscorer from Ajax

There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team's attack Wout Weghorst has held that position so far in the competition. Serving Ajax with 6 goals this season, the Attacker has been a key player in winning triumphs.

It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.

For bettors some entries may be relevant for this game, namely:

Goals Top Betting Tips

In short, a much stronger team Ajax, better placed in the competition, that usually wins and doesn't concede goals, against an irregular SC Heerenveen that has difficulty converting and that comes from a sequence of balanced performances.

Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Both Teams To Score - No market are quoted at 2.1.

It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of SC Heerenveen is Ion Nicolaescu, who has already scored 5 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Ajax is Wout Weghorst, he has scored in 6 opportunities.

For those following the live game, it has been known that between 75-90 minutes is a period where most goals are scored making this a good time to bet.

Handicap Betting Tip

It is very clear the huge favoritism that Ajax has for this match. The difference between the teams is big, and that should be evident in the final result. Therefore, a good bet for this clash is on the Asian handicap of -1.5 in favor of the visiting team.

Corners Top Betting Tips

The corners market can help a favorable return on your bets, the average team corners per game are 5.03 corners.

Cards Top Betting Tips

Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.44 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the 'Under 4.5 cards' option looks like a great alternative for bettors.

This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.

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