TIPS - AFC Ajax VS Heracles Almelo

[(AFC Ajax) Strength]:
1. AFC Ajax drew 2-2 with Go Ahead Eagles away from home in the last league match. They have achieved an unbeaten record of one win and one draw in two league games of the new season, maintaining a stable form.
2. AFC Ajax's attack has maintained their excellent pre-season form, scoring 11 goals in the last 5 matches, with an average of over 2 goals per game.
3. AFC Ajax's home performance is extremely strong. Last season, they achieved 13 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss in 17 league home games, ranking second in the league in terms of home record. In the first home league game of the new season, they also won 2-0 against newly-promoted SC Telstar, continuing their strong performance.
4. In the last six encounters between the two sides, AFC Ajax have achieved an unbeaten record of five wins and one draw, holding a clear advantage.

[(AFC Ajax) Weakness]:
1. AFC Ajax defender Josip Sutalo, midfielder Branco van den Boomen and three forwards Bertrand Traore, Brian Brobbey and Mika Godts are all unavailable for this match due to injuries.
2. AFC Ajax's defense needs improvement. The team have conceded 8 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game.

[(Heracles Almelo) Weakness]:
1. Heracles Almelo striker Jizz Hornkamp scored one goal in the last league match, which once helped the team take the lead. However, he was later sent off with a red card for a serious foul and will be suspended for this game. The team's attacking power has been greatly reduced.
2. Heracles Almelo defender Sava-Arangel Cestic and two midfielders Mario Engels and Jeff Reine-Adelaide are unavailable for this match due to injuries.
3. Heracles Almelo lost 1-4 at home to N.E.C. Nijmegen in the last league match. They have suffered two consecutive defeats in the league this season and are in poor form.
4. Heracles Almelo's defensive performance is worrying. They have conceded 8 goals in 2 league matches in the new season, and they have conceded 4 goals in each of the two games.
5. Heracles Almelo's offense is weak. In the new season's two league matches, they have only scored one goal, averaging just 0.5 goals per game.
6. Heracles Almelo have no competitiveness away from home. The team have achieved a record of 2 wins, 3 draws and 5 losses in their last 10 away league games, with a win rate of only 20%.

[Tips]:
AFC Ajax have been in stable form in the new season, remaining unbeaten in two consecutive league matches.

The team have a strong offensive force and perform strongly at home, but there are certain hidden dangers in their defense.

On the other hand, Heracles Almelo have been in poor form in the new season, losing both of their 2 league matches.

The team are seriously out of balance in both attack and defense.

Moreover, Heracles Almelo are not good at playing away games, and in the past, they were completely at a disadvantage against AFC Ajax.

So AFC Ajax are expected to grab a big win at home.

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