Netherlands - EredivisieStarWelcome to the Turboscores match preview of the upcoming match between Heracles Almelo and Ajax, taking place on Saturday, 27 January 2024, at Erve Asito in Almelo.
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Heracles Almelo, Recent FormIt was just a point apiece for Heracles Almelo and FC Volendam in their last match, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Their share of possession in that meeting was 65%, while racking up 15 shots along the way, 7 of which were on target, in contrast to FC Volendam, who had 11 shots on goal with 2 on target.
It seems pretty certain that Erwin van de Looi will be quite pleased with his squad's ability to score goals in recent matches, having managed 8 goals in their past 6 outings. In contrast, however, he will be concerned that their defensive qualities look a little more fragile, with 9 goals conceded in those matches and some crucial points dropped. They have been unable to score at home in 3 of their last 6 games, and have conceded a goal in each of their the last 9 games at Erve Asito.
They've had a poor run of form at Erve Asito recently, losing 3 of their last 6 home games and managing only 1 win.
Nikolai Laursen will be aiming to add his name to the scoresheet again to extend his goal tally of 6 goals in the last 6 league outings for Heracles Almelo.
Ajax, Recent FormIn their last match Ajax enforced their superiority over RKC Waalwijk with a 4-1 home win. They came away from that fixture with a 68% share of the possession and clocked up 14 attempts on goal with 7 on target, in comparison to RKC Waalwijk, who managed 8 attempts on goal, 5 of which were on target.
Their boss John van 't Schip has every reason to be happy with his side's attacking prowess of late, which has seen them net 16 goals in their last 6 matches; however, they may have some work to do in defence with 9 goals conceded across those matches. Of the 18 games they have played so far this season, they've scored in 16 of them but conceded at least one goal on 15 occasions.
They have shown a decent streak of form away from home recently, having put together 3 wins on the trot on their travels and are now enjoying an unbeaten run of 4 straight matches.
Brian Brobbey is the man of the moment right now and the toast of the fans, having notched up 7 goals in Ajax's last 6 league matches.
The last time these two teams met Ajax enforced their superiority over Heracles Almelo with a comfortable 4-1 win.
The Ajax defence tends to hold pretty firm when they visit Heraclieden in the league, with Ajax conceding just 1 goal in their last 3 meetings. Heracles have failed score a goal in 4 of their last 5 league meetings with Ajax. In the previous 5 matches between these sides, Ajax have shown they know their way around the Heraclieden defence having scored 14 times against them in those 5 matches.
In the last 2 league meetings between the teams, Ajax has taken all 3 points and has not lost to Heracles in 5 games.
With only Nikolai Laursen (Knee) and Diego van Oorschot (Broken leg) the main fitness concerns ahead of this fixture, Erwin van de Looi will be happy to have an otherwise healthy squad to pick from.
John van 't Schip has a number of injury concerns in his Ajax squad to contend with: Gastón Ávila (Knee), Mika Godts (Hip), Sivert Mannsverk (Leg), Diant Ramaj (Meniscus), Branco van den Boomen (Knee) and Silvano Vos (Knee)
Heracles Almelo Playing at home | Ajax Playing away from home | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.2 | Goals scored | 2 |
| 2.2 | Goals conceded | 2.3 |
| 63' | Time first goal scored | 38' |
| 23' | Time first goal conceded | 44' |
| 1.7 | Yellow cards | 1.3 |
| 0.1 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4.6 | Subs used | 4.2 |
| 3-1 | Biggest victory | 3-2 |
| 6-0 | Biggest defeat | 5-2 |
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