Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(18) 15 Goals 24 (36)
(11) 8 Assists 17 (24)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.9 (6.7)
24.3 Average Age 25.2
183.5 Average Height (cm) 182.2
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1 (1)
(57%) 58% Aerial Duel Success 56% (57%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.7 (0.6)
(1.5) 1.2 Tackles pg 0.9 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Eredivisie.

Missing Players

Heracles
Ajax
Player Reason Status Rating
Stijn Bultman Out N/A
Sava-Arangel Cestic Out N/A
Sem Scheperman Out 6.5
Bryan Limbombe Out 6.32
Player Reason Status Rating
Kristian Hlynsson Out 6.6
Kian Fitz-Jim Out 6.54
Jorthy Mokio Out N/A
Julian Rijkhoff Out N/A
Sivert Mannsverk Out 6.8
Steven Berghuis Out 6.44

Team News

Heracles
Ajax
  • Heracles will be without up to four players here.
  • Among those missing are Stijn Bultman, Sem Scheperman, Sava Čestić and the suspended Bryan Limbombe.
  • No fewer than six players are missing for Ajax this weekend.
  • Among those potentially missing include Kristian Hlynsson, Sivert Mannsverk and Steven Berghuis.

Prediction

  • Ajax earned a 3-1 victory over Groningen at home in their last Eredivisie match to extend their unbeaten streak to four, putting the visitors in fifth place on 13 points through six matches.
  • Heracles are in 12th place with nine points after eight matches. Heracles lost their last Eredivisie match 4-1 at De Adelaarshorst against Go Ahead Eagles, snapping a three-match undefeated run.
  • Ajax won the last Eredivisie meeting between the sides, emerging victorious 4-2 at Asito Stadion the previous season. Brian Brobbey led Ajax with goals in the 16th and 57th minute. Steven Berghuis and Kristian Hlynsson also were on target. Jizz Hornkamp and Mario Engels found the net for the Heracles.
  • Ajax have got the better of Heracles of late, and are unbeaten in their last six Eredivisie meetins. Heracles are looking for their first league win in games between the two sides since February 2020. Ajax have outscored the Heracles 18-3 during their unbeaten streak.
  • Looking at players who made a difference in 2024/2025, Ajax's leading lights in attack have been Davy Klaassen, Chuba Akpom, and Bertrand Traoré, who have netted twice.
  • Two players who have caught the eye of Heracles this season are Luka Kulenovic and Engels. The two players are the team's joint top scorers with two goals. Kulenovic and Engels also share the same number of match-opening goals with one each.
  • On home soil this season, Heracles have one win, two draws, and one loss in four Eredivisie contests. The Heraclieden are looking to extend a three-match home unbeaten streak dating to August 25th against Willem II. Ajax have one win, one draw, and one loss on the road this season in league matches.
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