Heerenveen vs Ajax Prediction (17.05.2026)

Ajax complicated their situation after the loss in the last round, but nevertheless, they still have a chance to fight for fourth place and participation in the Europa League. However, to stay in the race, a victory against Heerenveen is absolutely essential. This puts additional pressure on the guests before the final round of the season.

The hosts have already secured a place in the top 9 and participation in the playoffs for the Conference League, which has likely led to a slight drop in their concentration. This can also explain the loss to NAC Breda in the last round. Nevertheless, Heerenveen continues to be a very strong home team, having won their last five league home matches. Ajax, on the other hand, need to play more offensively and seek victory at all costs, and the trend in the matches of both teams is towards high scoring. In eight of the last ten matches of Heerenveen and in four of the last five of Ajax, there have been over 2.5 goals.

I expect an open match with chances at both ends, as Ajax cannot afford to play cautiously, and Heerenveen traditionally plays quite confidently at home. The hosts also look more than capable of scoring, which makes the conditions for a high-scoring match completely realistic.

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