AFC Ajax vs FC Groningen, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AFC Ajax vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie at Johan Cruijff Arena.
- AFC Ajax 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Groningen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pol van Boekel
- Referee Siemen Mulder
- Referee Clay Ruperti
- Referee Richard Brondijk
- Referee Sjoerd Nanninga
- Referee Angelo Boonman
4 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 5.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | FC Groningen | H | 3–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Fortuna Sittard | A | 5–0 | W |
| 18 Sep | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 9–0 | W |
| 15 Sep | Sporting Clube de Portugal | A | 5–1 | W |
| 11 Sep | PEC Zwolle | A | 2–0 | W |
| 29 Aug | SBV Vitesse | H | 5–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | AFC Ajax | A | 0–3 | L |
| 22 Sep | SBV Vitesse | H | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Sep | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Sep | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Aug | PSV | A | 2–5 | L |
| 21 Aug | FC Utrecht | H | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| AFC Ajax | FC Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #4 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts). FC Groningen are 4th (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Johan Cruijff Arena that hosts another battle between AFC Ajax and FC Groningen.
- 5' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Dusan Tadic suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Ryan Gravenberch has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 480 appearances.
- 15' AFC Ajax are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Groningen backline.
- 20' Daley Blind has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 25' The 24-year-old Neraysho Kasanwirjo has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 30' AFC Ajax are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Groningen's shape.
- 35' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AFC Ajax and FC Groningen are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 36' Controversy at the stadium! Tomas Suslov argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 40' Goal! Edson Alvarez scores his 19 goal in 12 matches.
- 45' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 50' A quiet spell here at Johan Cruijff Arena. FC Groningen seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 55' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 57' The Brazil Antony breaks the deadlock on 57 minutes. 2-0!
- 59' The crowd applauds Jorgen Larsen as he leaves the pitch. Romano Postema steps in for FC Groningen.
- 64' With 0 assists to his name this season, Patrick Joosten is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AFC Ajax.
- 65' Another substitution for AFC Ajax to replace Sebastien Haller by Mohammed Daramy on 65 minute.
- 70' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His AFC Ajax side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 75' FC Groningen is showing some good football. However, FC Groningen are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 76' Ryan Gravenberch makes way for Davy Klaassen at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 77' Time for substitution for AFC Ajax. Steven Berghuis is replaced by Mohammed Kudus.
- 82' Noussair Mazraoui doubles the advantage! 3-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 83' The FC Groningen manager makes a substitution. Marin Sverko departs to be replaced by Daleho Irandust.
- 88' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- Another three points for AFC Ajax.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Antony ↓ David Neres 65'
- 32
- 10
- 12
- 17
- 8
- 23
- 22
- 4
- 21
- 2
Bench
-
6
Davy Klaassen ↑ 76'
-
31
Nicolas Tagliafico ↑ 83'
- 19
-
7
David Neres ↑ 65'
- 3
-
20
Mohammed Kudus ↑ 77'
- 9
-
30
Mohammed Daramy ↑ 65'
- 16
- 25
- 15
- 51
Coach
Erik ten Hag
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 11
-
20
Marin Sverko ↓ Daleho Irandust 83'
- 4
-
9
Jorgen Larsen ↓ Romano Postema 59'
-
27
Cyril Ngonge ↓ Michael de Leeuw 59'
- 7
-
15
Yahya Kalley ↓ Bjorn Meijer 65'
- 21
- 19
- 1
Bench
-
14
Patrick Joosten ↑ 59'
- 16
-
8
Michael de Leeuw ↑ 59'
-
10
Daleho Irandust ↑ 83'
- 25
-
29
Romano Postema ↑ 59'
-
40
Bjorn Meijer ↑ 65'
- 30
Coach
Danny Buijs
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dusan Tadic | 4 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 4 |
| Steven Bergwijn | 3 |
| Antony | 2 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 2 |
| Wout Weghorst | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
| Steven Berghuis | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.73
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.3
FC Groningen xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 78% + AFC Ajax to win 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.03
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 3.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
92%
Draw or FC Groningen
29%
AFC Ajax or FC Groningen
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
22.3%
2 – 0
19%
0 – 0
15%
3 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
7%
2 – 1
5.8%
4 – 0
4.7%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 1
3%
5 – 0
1.7%
4 – 1
1.7%
1 – 2
0.9%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | FC Groningen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 23% | 56% |
| -1.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| -1 | 44% | 29% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +1 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +1.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
| +2 | 99% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
74%
✓
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.