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 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
- FC Groningen 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Allard Lindhout
- Assistant 1 Rogier Honig
- Assistant 2 Dyon Fikkert
5 games this season
🟨 0.0/game
⚽ 2.6 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 4 |
| 9 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 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 | Beşiktaş 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #5 | Position | #2 |
| 4 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 1 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 4 | Scored | 6 |
| 2 | Conceded | 2 |
| +2 | GD | +4 |
| 2.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
AFC Ajax are 5th (4 pts). FC Groningen are 2nd (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Groningen
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between AFC Ajax and FC Groningen is underway.
- 5' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 10' named a 4-3-3 earlier, and opted for a 4-4-2 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dick Lukkien might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 20' 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 Joey Pelupessy suffering a number of foals already.
- 21' Davy Klaassen puts AFC Ajax on the lead.
- 26' It looks surprising AFC Ajax does not make any changes. Wout Weghorst has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 31' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His AFC Ajax side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 36' A quiet spell here at Johan Cruijff Arena. AFC Ajax seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 41' Wouter Prins has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 42' That looks like a foul for a card for Stije Resink.
- 46' The whistle greets Stije Resink as he departs to be replaced by Luciano Valente.
- 51' FC Groningen are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 56' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 59' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Chuba Akpom is hanging Brian Brobbey on the field on 59 minute.
- 64' AFC Ajax are deployed in a 4-3-3 today, looking to exploit space against FC Groningen's 4-4-2 shape.
- 65' Controversy at the stadium! Josip Sutalo argues furiously but the card stands.
- 69' Goal! Jorg Schreuders scores his 6 goal in 307 matches.
- 71' The referee calls foul for Tijmen Blokzijl. He receives a card.
- 73' The referee calls foul for Youri Baas. He receives a card.
- 74' It is a substitution in AFC Ajax team. Davy Klaassen is replaced by Jordan Henderson on 74 minute.
- 79' Thom van Bergen is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AFC Ajax so far.
- 80' Fresh legs for FC Groningen! Finn Stam comes on to replace Wouter Prins.
- 83' Mika Godts picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 84' FC Groningen ring the changes. Jorg Schreuders has done his job and it is now time for Joey Pelupessy to step up.
- 89' It is a cagey affair so far. AFC Ajax in their 4-3-3 trying to find a way past FC Groningen's compact 4-4-2.
- 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 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 2 |
| Wout Weghorst | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
| Steven Berghuis | 2 |
| Antony | 2 |
Head to Head
AFC Ajax Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.33
AFC Ajax xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.26
FC Groningen xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
AFC Ajax or Draw
83%
Draw or FC Groningen
37%
AFC Ajax or FC Groningen
80%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 1
8.9%
2 – 0
7.5%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
6%
3 – 0
5.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 2
4.4%
4 – 1
4.1%
0 – 0
4.1%
4 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — AFC Ajax
| Handicap | AFC Ajax covers | Push | FC Groningen covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -2 | 21% | 18% | 61% |
| -1.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| -1 | 39% | 21% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.