Heerenveen vs Ajax (31 January 2027, Eredivisie): match facts, H2H and recent form

Heerenveen host Ajax in a clash that pits the league’s 11th‑placed side, sitting on six points after one win, three draws and two defeats (seven goals for, nine against), against a resurgent Ajax occupying fifth with ten points from three victories, a draw and a loss while boasting a 14‑6 goal difference. The Dutch champions will look to extend their positive run and close the gap to the top‑four, whereas Heerenveen will hope to turn their modest home record around and pick up a vital win to climb out of the lower mid‑table. Their recent head‑to‑head meetings have generally favored Ajax, but the hosts will be eager to upset the odds in front of their own fans. Both teams know that three points could prove decisive in the tight race for European spots and survival alike.