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SC Heerenveen vs Ajax

EredivisieFull time · 17 May 2026
SC Heerenveen

SC Heerenveen

Drew · xG 2.47LDLWWLast 5
Full time
0 — 0
90+4'

Ajax

Drew · xG 2.02WDLDWLast 5
Ajax
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL
55
45
SC Heerenveen · 2.47 xG2.02 xG · Ajax
Match StoryFull breakdown

SC Heerenveen 0–0 Ajax

A goalless draw at Abe Lenstra Stadion sees Ajax held by Heerenveen in a game that delivered nothing for the neutrals but plenty to think about in the context of the Eredivisie title race.

Key Takeaways
Result

Both sides settled for a point each in an evenly contested match.

Goals

A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Ajax end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionEredivisie
Match Report
Heerenveen 0-0 Ajax: Clean Sheet, Clean Escape as the Title Hunt Grinds On
JTJay Thompson

Heerenveen 0-0 Ajax: Clean Sheet, Clean Escape as the Title Hunt Grinds On

A goalless draw at Abe Lenstra Stadion sees Ajax held by Heerenveen in a game that delivered nothing for the neutrals but plenty to think about in the context of the Eredivisie title race.

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Key Events
  1. 26'
    Foul
  2. 58'
    Foul
  3. 68'
    off: Steven Berghuis
  4. 69'
    off: Davy Klaassen
  5. 70'
    Foul
  6. 75'
    off: Vasilios Zagaritis
  7. 79'
    off: Sean Steur
  8. 83'
    off: Dylan Vente
  9. 83'
    off: Luca Oyen
  10. 83'
    off: Ringo Meerveld
  11. 85'
    Ajax
    off: Mika Godts
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

SC Heerenveen 2.47 xGAjax 2.02 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the Eredivisie standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1PSV Eindhoven34273484
2Feyenoord34198765
3NEC Nijmegen341611759
4Twente341513658
5Ajax341414656
6Utrecht341581153
7AZ Alkmaar3414101052
8SC Heerenveen341491151
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of SC Heerenveen vs Ajax?

The match finished 0-0 to neither side - it ended in a draw.

When did SC Heerenveen vs Ajax take place?

The match took place on Sunday, 17 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

SC Heerenveen and Ajax played to a goalless draw at Abe Lenstra Stadion. Our model favored a Heerenveen win at 41 percent probability, a pick that did not land. Both sides created chances but neither could find the net in a match that reflected their recent form; Heerenveen had won two of five while Ajax had done the same, though Ajax's defensive record proved stout on the day. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Both sides finish their campaign here; Ajax chase top-four positioning while Heerenveen consolidate mid-table status. Ajax hold a 3-point advantage and superior goal difference. BTTS probability stands at 40% for Heerenveen, 50% for Ajax. The fixture carries little relegation or title consequence, though Ajax's European qualification hopes remain relevant. Heerenveen's home record shows volatility.

SC Heerenveen v Ajax · Eredivisie · 17/05/2026, 13:30:00