Heracles Almelo vs AFC Ajax: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 11 April

Betiball's prediction for Heracles Almelo vs AFC Ajax on 11 April 2026 (kick-off: 15:00) 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 : 11/04/2026 15:00

Heracles Almelo
0 - 3
Finished
AFC Ajax
76' event Alec Van Hoorenbeeck
74' event Walid Ould Chikh
65' event Walid Ould Chikh / Ivan Mesik
55' event Erik Ahlstrand / Tristan van Gilst
55' event Djevencio van der Kust / Jannes Luca Wieckhoff
54' event Luka Kulenovic / Naci Unuvar
46' event Sava-Arangel Cestic / Thomas Bruns
event 87' Aaron Bouwman / Mika Godts
event 84' Sean Steur / Oscar Gloukh
event 84' Oliver Edvardsen / Steven Berghuis
event 79' Takehiro Tomiyasu
event 76' Takehiro Tomiyasu Yellow card cancelled
event 66' Takehiro Tomiyasu / Ko Itakura
event 47' Steven Berghuis
event 17' Steven Berghuis
event 16' Mika Godts
76' event Alec Van Hoorenbeeck
event 87' Aaron Bouwman / Mika Godts
74' event Walid Ould Chikh
event 84' Sean Steur / Oscar Gloukh
65' event Walid Ould Chikh / Ivan Mesik
event 84' Oliver Edvardsen / Steven Berghuis
55' event Erik Ahlstrand / Tristan van Gilst
event 79' Takehiro Tomiyasu
55' event Djevencio van der Kust / Jannes Luca Wieckhoff
event 76' Takehiro Tomiyasu Yellow card cancelled
54' event Luka Kulenovic / Naci Unuvar
event 66' Takehiro Tomiyasu / Ko Itakura
46' event Sava-Arangel Cestic / Thomas Bruns
event 47' Steven Berghuis
event 17' Steven Berghuis
event 16' Mika Godts
Heracles Almelo Heracles Almelo
Substitutions
#19 Luka Kulenovic
#5 Djevencio van der Kust
#73 Walid Ould Chikh
#14 Erik Ahlstrand
#6 Sava-Arangel Cestic
#7 Bryan Limbombe Ekango
#30 Robin Mantel
#21 Yvandro Borges Sanches
#16 Timo Jansink
#39 Sil Blokhuis
#20 Rhys Bozinovski
Heracles Almelo Heracles Almelo AFC Ajax AFC Ajax
15Shots18
3Shots on Goal6
10Fouls4
7Corner Kick5
4Free kick10
1Offside2
2Yellow card0
0Red card1
21Aerial17
3Save3
17Successful Tackles29
5Interceptions7
21Long pass14
0Assist3
5Successful center3
8Shots off goal7
0Hit The Post3
7Head Success12
4Blocked5
16Tackle11
10Dribbles6
12Throw-in28
304Passes495
83Attacks90
44Dangerous attacks45
1Corner Kicks(HT)3
0BigChances3
0BigChancesMissed1
9ShotsInsideBox10
6ShotsOutsideBox8
47DuelsWon57
1.19ExpectedGoals1.92
0.7xGOpenPlay1.82
1.19xGNonPenalty1.92
0.47xGOT2.45
20Touches In Opposition Box21
32AccurateCrosses9
40GroundDuelsWon45
7AerialDuelsWon12
17Clearances27
AFC Ajax AFC Ajax
Substitutions
#32 Takehiro Tomiyasu
#30 Aaron Bouwman
#48 Sean Steur
#17 Oliver Edvardsen
#7 Maher Carrizo
#43 Rayane Bounida
#9 Kasper Dolberg
#5 Owen Wijndal
#19 Don-Angelo Konadu
#52 Paul Reverson
#53 Mylo van der Lans
#62 Aymean El Hani
Commentary
87' AFC Ajax — substitution: Aaron Bouwman / Mika Godts
84' AFC Ajax — substitution: Sean Steur / Oscar Gloukh
84' AFC Ajax — substitution: Oliver Edvardsen / Steven Berghuis
79' Takehiro Tomiyasu - AFC Ajax receive a red card
76' Alec Van Hoorenbeeck - Heracles Almelo receive a yellow card
76' VAR review - AFC Ajax
74' Walid Ould Chikh - Heracles Almelo receive a yellow card
66' AFC Ajax — substitution: Takehiro Tomiyasu / Ko Itakura
65' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Walid Ould Chikh / Ivan Mesik
55' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Erik Ahlstrand / Tristan van Gilst
55' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Djevencio van der Kust / Jannes Luca Wieckhoff
54' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Luka Kulenovic / Naci Unuvar
47' Goal! Steven Berghuis - AFC Ajax
46' Heracles Almelo — substitution: Sava-Arangel Cestic / Thomas Bruns
17' Goal! Steven Berghuis - AFC Ajax
16' Goal! Mika Godts - AFC Ajax

How We Build the Heracles Almelo vs AFC Ajax Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Heracles Almelo vs AFC Ajax on 11 April 2026 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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