Heracles Almelo vs AFC Ajax: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 October

Betiball's prediction for Heracles Almelo vs AFC Ajax on 20 October 2024 (kick-off: 08:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Heracles Almelo vs AFC Ajax preview before placing your bet.

Heracles Almelo vs AFC Ajax: Starting Lineups Time : 20/10/2024 08:30

Heracles Almelo
3 - 4
Finished
AFC Ajax
84' event Brian De Keersmaecker
83' event Jizz Hornkamp / Mario Engels
76' event Luka Kulenovic
72' event Juho Talvitie / Suf Podgoreanu
64' event Thomas Bruns / Shiloh Kiesar t Zand
64' event Jan Zamburek / Daniel Van Kaam
64' event Jannes Luca Wieckhoff / Mimeirhel Benita
28' event Mario Engels
14' event Brian De Keersmaecker
12' event Luka Kulenovic
event 88' Christian Rasmussen
event 87' Daniele Rugani / Jorrel Hato
event 82' Wout Weghorst
event 73' Christian Rasmussen / Mika Godts
event 73' Anton Gaaei / Bertrand Traore
event 63' Wout Weghorst
event 59' Wout Weghorst / Brian Brobbey
event 58' Kian Fitz-Jim / Kenneth Taylor
event 37' Jordan Henderson
event 36' Brian Brobbey
event 35' Jorrel Hato
event 34' Bertrand Traore
event 25' Davy Klaassen
84' event Brian De Keersmaecker
event 88' Christian Rasmussen
83' event Jizz Hornkamp / Mario Engels
event 87' Daniele Rugani / Jorrel Hato
76' event Luka Kulenovic
event 82' Wout Weghorst
72' event Juho Talvitie / Suf Podgoreanu
event 73' Christian Rasmussen / Mika Godts
64' event Thomas Bruns / Shiloh Kiesar t Zand
event 73' Anton Gaaei / Bertrand Traore
64' event Jan Zamburek / Daniel Van Kaam
event 63' Wout Weghorst
64' event Jannes Luca Wieckhoff / Mimeirhel Benita
event 59' Wout Weghorst / Brian Brobbey
28' event Mario Engels
event 58' Kian Fitz-Jim / Kenneth Taylor
14' event Brian De Keersmaecker
event 37' Jordan Henderson
12' event Luka Kulenovic
event 36' Brian Brobbey
event 35' Jorrel Hato
event 34' Bertrand Traore
event 25' Davy Klaassen
Heracles Almelo Heracles Almelo
Substitutions
#13 Jan Zamburek
#23 Juho Talvitie
#3 Jannes Luca Wieckhoff
#9 Jizz Hornkamp
#17 Thomas Bruns
#30 Robin Mantel
#22 Lorenzo Milani
#20 Diego Vannucci
#16 Timo Jansink
#5 Jordy Bruijn
#21 Justin Hoogma
#18 Kelvin Leerdam
Heracles Almelo Heracles Almelo AFC Ajax AFC Ajax
14Shots18
6Shots on Goal6
11Fouls11
3Corner Kick0
11Free kick11
2Offside2
2Yellow card4
1Red card0
29Aerial23
2Save3
21Successful Tackles11
6Interceptions9
26Long pass18
1Assist1
4Shots off goal7
1Hit The Post0
12Head Success14
4Blocked5
21Tackle11
8Dribbles2
11Throw-in22
278Passes606
77Attacks113
27Dangerous attacks54
1Corner Kicks(HT)0
AFC Ajax AFC Ajax
Substitutions
#29 Christian Rasmussen
#3 Anton Gaaei
#24 Daniele Rugani
#25 Wout Weghorst
#28 Kian Fitz-Jim
#21 Branco van den Boomen
#5 Owen Wijndal
#49 Jaydon Banel
#12 Jay Gorter
#13 Ahmetcan Kaplan
#10 Chuba Akpom
#40 Diant Ramaj
Commentary
88' Christian Rasmussen - AFC Ajax receive a yellow card
87' AFC Ajax — substitution: Daniele Rugani / Jorrel Hato
84' Brian De Keersmaecker - Heracles Almelo receive second yellow card
83' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Jizz Hornkamp / Mario Engels
82' Penalty scored! Wout Weghorst - AFC Ajax
76' Goal! Luka Kulenovic - Heracles Almelo
73' AFC Ajax — substitution: Christian Rasmussen / Mika Godts
73' AFC Ajax — substitution: Anton Gaaei / Bertrand Traore
72' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Juho Talvitie / Suf Podgoreanu
64' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Thomas Bruns / Shiloh Kiesar t Zand
64' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Jan Zamburek / Daniel Van Kaam
64' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Jannes Luca Wieckhoff / Mimeirhel Benita
63' Goal! Wout Weghorst - AFC Ajax
59' AFC Ajax — substitution: Wout Weghorst / Brian Brobbey
58' AFC Ajax — substitution: Kian Fitz-Jim / Kenneth Taylor
37' Jordan Henderson - AFC Ajax receive a yellow card
36' Brian Brobbey - AFC Ajax receive a yellow card
35' Jorrel Hato - AFC Ajax receive a yellow card
34' Goal! Bertrand Traore - AFC Ajax
28' Goal! Mario Engels - Heracles Almelo
25' Goal! Davy Klaassen - AFC Ajax
14' Brian De Keersmaecker - Heracles Almelo receive a yellow card
12' Goal! Luka Kulenovic - Heracles Almelo

How We Build the Heracles Almelo vs AFC Ajax Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Heracles Almelo vs AFC Ajax on 20 October 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Heracles Almelo vs AFC Ajax Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Heracles Almelo's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against AFC Ajax's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Heracles Almelo and AFC Ajax sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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