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FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
FC Groningen
0 – 1
Full Time
AFC Ajax
Sat 20 Apr 2019 · 16:30 UTC Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Paul Gladon 28' Y
Y 73' Joel Veltman
Samir Memisevic 73' Y
Ludovit Reis 75' Y
Julian Chabot 76' Y
Y 79' Klaas-Jan Huntelaar
R 84' Klaas-Jan Huntelaar

Overview

Match Preview

FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.

Match Details

  • Referee Dennis Higler
  • Referee Danny Makkelie
  • Referee Rob Dieperink
  • Referee Richard Polman
  • Referee Roy de Nas

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

3
1
10
FC Groningen 14 games · Avg 3.4 goals AFC Ajax
Last 5 meetings
2019-04-20 FC Groningen 0–1 AFC Ajax 2018-09-15 AFC Ajax 3–0 FC Groningen

Recent Form

FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr AFC Ajax H 0–1 L
14 Apr SC Heerenveen A 1–1 D
06 Apr SBV Excelsior H 1–0 W
02 Apr VBV De Graafschap H 1–0 W
30 Mar AZ A 0–1 L
17 Mar ADO Den Haag H 1–0 W
AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Apr FC Groningen A 1–0 W
16 Apr Juventus FC A 2–1 W
13 Apr SBV Excelsior H 6–2 W
10 Apr Juventus FC H 1–1 D
06 Apr Willem II Tilburg A 4–1 W
03 Apr FC Emmen A 5–2 W

Season Stats

FC Groningen AFC Ajax
#4 Position #2
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)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FC Groningen are 4th (0 pts). AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion as FC Groningen face off against AFC Ajax in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Groningen must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Nicolas Tagliafico is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AFC Ajax.
  • 20' FC Groningen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AFC Ajax's shape.
  • 25' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 28' That is a Yellow card for FC Groningen. Paul Gladon will be fuming at that decision.
  • 33' 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.
  • 38' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Erik ten Hag will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 43' Andre Onana has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 48' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Mike te Wierik made 307 appearances and scored 1 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 53' Netherlands international Klaas-Jan Huntelaar has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 58' A quiet spell here at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion. AFC Ajax seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 59' Klaas-Jan Huntelaar gets the nod from AFC Ajax. He replaces Lasse Schone and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 64' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dusan Tadic, as he is very good at scoring at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 68' Mo El Hankouri is replacing Iliass Bel Hassani for the FC Groningen side.
  • 73' Joel Veltman is having his name booked by the referee on 73.
  • 75' A moment of madness from Ludovit Reis on 75 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Groningen will be frustrated.
  • 76' FC Groningen player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 77' Kasper Dolberg gets the nod from AFC Ajax. He replaces David Neres and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 78' Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 79' A meaty challenge results in booking for Klaas-Jan Huntelaar on 79.
  • 81' The supporters are chanting for Thomas Bruns. He replaces Tim Handwerker on 81 minute.
  • 84' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Red card for Klaas-Jan Huntelaar.
  • 89' 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.
  • 90' Hakim Ziyech makes way for Rasmus Kristensen at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 0-1 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Buijs

AFC Ajax Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erik ten Hag

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
0.3 FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.86 AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 88% + AFC Ajax or Draw 84%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen16% Draw39% AFC Ajax45%
Actual: AFC Ajax win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes17% 0% No83%
Avg goals/match: 1.16
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 66%
34%
± 1.5 33%
67%
± 2.5 12%
88%
± 3.5 4%
96%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

FC Groningen or Draw
55%
Draw or AFC Ajax
84%
FC Groningen or AFC Ajax
61%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen6% Draw68% AFC Ajax26%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
34%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 2
10.8%
1 – 1
9%
1 – 0
7.6%
1 – 2
3.9%
0 – 3
3%
1 – 3
1.2%
2 – 1
1.2%
2 – 0
1.1%
2 – 2
0.7%
0 – 4
0.7%

Asian Handicap — FC Groningen

Handicap FC Groningen covers Push AFC Ajax covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 1% 99%
-1.5 1% — 99%
-1 1% 9% 90%
-0.5 10% — 90%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 30% 16%
+1.5 84% — 16%
+2 84% 12% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
43% ✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
74% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.