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Eredivisie · kicked off 16 Aug 2026 — the tip we published before the match and how it settled.

Odds and data refreshed Aug 24, 2026 · how we work

Our published tip

Eredivisie 🕒 16 Aug 2026
Our tip
Under 3.5 goals
Odds
1.83
LostResult
2-2Final score
-1.00uProfit
57%Pre-match conf.
-0.54%CLV
AI Settled against the final score — published pre-match at Pinnacle
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Key factors behind our tip

01

Ajax are firm favourites at 1.65, implying about a 61 percent chance, while Heerenveen at 5.11 sit near 20 percent.

02

The draw is priced at 4.5, roughly a 22 percent implied probability, slightly higher than the pricing on a Heerenveen win.

03

The recommended Over 3.5 goals bet at 2.18 carries a market-implied confidence of around 44 percent.

04

The value edge on that goals pick is negative at minus 4.17 percent, meaning it does not clear a positive-value threshold.

Team form

AJA Ajax WDLDW
9 Aug 26 @ Zwolle 2-0
17 May 26 @ Heerenveen 0-0
10 May 26 vs Utrecht 1-2
2 May 26 vs PSV 2-2
25 Apr 26 @ NAC 2-0
HEE Heerenveen WDLWW
9 Aug 26 vs Twente 1-0
17 May 26 vs Ajax 0-0
11 May 26 @ NAC 0-2
3 May 26 @ Volendam 2-0
25 Apr 26 vs Sittard 2-1

Head-to-head: Ajax v Heerenveen

Full H2H history →
D 17 May 26
Heerenveen 0-0 AjaxEredivisie
D 1 Nov 25
Ajax 1-1 HeerenveenEredivisie

W/D/L shown from Ajax's perspective. Meetings from the seasons in our results dataset.

Ajax vs Heerenveen: pre-match preview

Ajax open their Eredivisie campaign at home to Heerenveen, and the market leaves little doubt about who it favours. Ajax are priced at 1.65 with 1xBet, which translates to an implied probability of roughly 61 percent, marking them as clear favourites. Heerenveen are the outsiders at 5.11, or about 20 percent implied, while the draw sits at 4.5 with Coolbet, close to a 22 percent chance. That gap underlines how strongly the bookmakers rate the hosts. Rather than backing the obvious match result, our model looks to the goals market, flagging Over 3.5 goals at 2.18 with 1xBet as its recommended angle, with a market-implied confidence of around 44 percent. It is worth noting the value edge here reads at minus 4.17 percent, so this is a lean rather than a standout price. Below we break down what the numbers suggest and where the risk lies.

Verdict: The model's lean is Over 3.5 goals at 2.18, backed by roughly 44 percent implied confidence. With a negative value edge of minus 4.17 percent, this is a modest-confidence, higher-variance pick rather than a strong-value play. Treat it accordingly and stake within a sensible bankroll.

How it settled: the tip did not land — the match finished 2-2, for a flat-stake return of -1.00 units. Every tip we publish is archived before kick-off and graded against the final score; nothing is edited or deleted afterwards.

Upcoming Eredivisie fixtures

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Kick-off (UTC)Match1X2
28 Aug 18:00 Groningen v Fortuna Sittard 1.52 5.20 6.25
29 Aug 14:30 Excelsior v Sparta Rotterdam 2.48 3.90 2.75
29 Aug 16:45 AZ Alkmaar v Go Ahead Eagles 1.41 5.60 7.30
29 Aug 19:00 FC Zwolle v NEC Nijmegen 4.50 4.53 1.74
30 Aug 10:15 FC Utrecht v PSV Eindhoven 4.53 4.75 1.69
30 Aug 12:30 Feyenoord v ADO Den Haag 1.18 9.00 17.00
30 Aug 12:30 Willem II v Heerenveen 4.10 4.30 1.88
30 Aug 14:45 SC Telstar v Ajax 5.00 4.80 1.66

Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.

Eredivisie standings

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1 AZ 3 3 0 0 +7 9
2 Go Ahead 3 2 1 0 +5 7
2 PSV 3 2 1 0 +5 7
4 Feyenoord 3 2 1 0 +4 7
5 Groningen 3 2 0 1 0 6
6 Ajax 2 1 1 0 +2 4
7 Sparta 3 1 1 1 +1 4
8 Sittard 3 1 1 1 0 4
9 Heerenveen 3 1 1 1 -1 4
10 Excelsior 2 1 0 1 +3 3
11 NEC 2 1 0 1 +2 3
12 Twente 2 1 0 1 +1 3
13 Telstar 2 1 0 1 -1 3
14 Zwolle 3 1 0 2 -2 3
15 Utrecht 3 0 1 2 -4 1
16 Willem II 2 0 0 2 -6 0
17 Den Haag 3 0 0 3 -7 0
18 Cambuur 3 0 0 3 -9 0

Standings & historical results via football-data.org, refreshed daily. Before a new season's opening round this shows the previous season's final table.

Match FAQ

What was our prediction for Ajax vs Heerenveen?+

Our tip was Under 3.5 goals at odds of 1.83.

Who is the favourite for Ajax vs Heerenveen?+

Ajax are the favourites at 1.65 with 1xBet, an implied probability of about 61 percent. Heerenveen are the outsiders at 5.11, around 20 percent.

What are the draw odds for this match?+

The draw is priced at 4.5 with Coolbet, which implies roughly a 22 percent chance of the game ending level.

Is there betting value in this fixture?+

No pick cleared our value threshold. The recommended Over 3.5 goals at 2.18 actually shows a negative edge of minus 4.17 percent, so it is a lean rather than a value bet.

Did the tip win?+

The tip lost — final score 2-2 (-1.00u at flat stakes).

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