AFC Ajax vs FC Groningen, Eredivisie 2024-25 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 Allard Lindhout
- Assistant 1 Rogier Honig
- Assistant 2 Dyon Fikkert
3 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 1.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | FC Groningen | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Oct | SK Slavia Praha | A | 1–1 | D |
| 29 Sep | RKC Waalwijk | A | 2–0 | W |
| 26 Sep | Besiktas JK | H | 4–0 | W |
| 21 Sep | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Sep | Fortuna Sittard | H | 5–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Oct | AFC Ajax | A | 1–3 | L |
| 29 Sep | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 0–1 | L |
| 22 Sep | SC Heerenveen | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Sep | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 2–2 | D |
| 31 Aug | Almere City FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Aug | AZ | 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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against AFC Ajax and FC Groningen has kicked off!
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 15' Remko Pasveer has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' 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.
- 21' Davy Klaassen does the damage! The net is bulging and AFC Ajax surge ahead!
- 26' FC Groningen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 26.
- 31' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering AFC Ajax that had 480 games and scored 817 goals.
- 36' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 41' The energy levels are beginning to show. Francesco Farioli might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Stije Resink on 42.
- 46' Luciano Valente gets the nod from FC Groningen. He replaces Stije Resink and will look to change the dynamic.
- 51' It’s high time Dick Lukkien made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 56' AFC Ajax are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 59' AFC Ajax ring the changes. Brian Brobbey has done his job and it is now time for Chuba Akpom to step up.
- 64' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 65' The referee shows AFC Ajax player a card on 65.
- 69' The Netherlands Jorg Schreuders breaks the deadlock on 69 minutes. 1-1!
- 71' That is a card for FC Groningen. Tijmen Blokzijl will be fuming at that decision.
- 73' It’s gonna be a card for Youri Baas.
- 74' The whistle greets Davy Klaassen as he departs to be replaced by Jordan Henderson.
- 79' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 80' Finn Stam gets the nod from FC Groningen. He replaces Wouter Prins and will look to change the dynamic.
- 83' A meaty challenge results in booking for Mika Godts on 83.
- 84' A change in the FC Groningen ranks — Jorg Schreuders exits the field as Joey Pelupessy enters on 84.
- 89' Rui Mendes needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for AFC Ajax players.
Lineups
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 18
- 22
- 20
- 21
-
37
Josip Sutalo ↓ Wout Weghorst 84'
- 8
- 2
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↓ Chuba Akpom 59'
- 15
- 4
-
11
Mika Godts ↓ Anton Gaaei 84'
Bench
- 5
-
6
Jordan Henderson ↑ 74'
-
25
Wout Weghorst ↑ 84'
- 24
-
10
Chuba Akpom ↑ 59'
- 40
- 13
- 33
-
29
Christian Rasmussen ↑ 59'
- 49
-
3
Anton Gaaei ↑ 84'
- 50
Coach
Francesco Farioli
FC Groningen Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 7
- 5
- 1
- 29
-
6
Stije Resink ↓ Luciano Valente 46'
- 27
-
26
Thom van Bergen ↓ Thijs Oosting 80'
- 14
- 8
- 3
-
2
Wouter Prins ↓ Finn Stam 80'
Bench
-
4
Joey Pelupessy ↑ 84'
- 21
-
25
Thijs Oosting ↑ 80'
-
10
Luciano Valente ↑ 46'
- 24
- 11
- 23
- 36
- 67
-
22
Finn Stam ↑ 80'
Coach
Dick Lukkien
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
1 / 4
1.67
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.44
FC Groningen xG
I would bet for:
Under — clean sheet likely 70% + AFC Ajax to win 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.11
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 2.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 3.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
| ± 4.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
91%
Draw or FC Groningen
32%
AFC Ajax or FC Groningen
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
19.7%
2 – 0
16.4%
0 – 0
14.2%
1 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
9%
2 – 1
7.3%
0 – 1
4.3%
3 – 1
Actual
4 – 0
3.8%
4 – 1
1.9%
1 – 2
1.8%
2 – 2
1.6%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | FC Groningen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -2 | 18% | 21% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 28% | 33% |
| -0.5 | 67% | — | 33% |
| +0.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +1 | 92% | 6% | 2% |
| +1.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
| +2 | 98% | 1% | 0% |
| +2.5 | 100% | — | 0% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
65%
✗
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.