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FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2019-20 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2019-20
FC Groningen
2 – 1
Full Time
AFC Ajax
Sun 26 Jan 2020 · 13:30 UTC Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 38' Nicolas Tagliafico
Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist 56' Y
Y 74' Lisandro Martinez
Samir Memisevic 77' Y
Y 90' Lassina Franck Traore
Y 90' Donny van de Beek

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Dave Goossens
  • Referee Jeroen Manschot
  • Referee Edwin van de Graaf
  • Referee Nicky Siebert
  • Referee Martin Perez

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 2 6
2 Fortuna Sittard 2 4
3 PSV 2 4
4 SBV Excelsior 2 3
5 Go Ahead Eagles 1 3
6 NEC 2 3
7 AFC Ajax 1 3
8 Sparta Rotterdam 2 3
9 FC Groningen 1 3
10 Feyenoord Rotterdam 1 3
11 SC Heerenveen 1 3
12 Telstar 1963 2 3
13 FC Twente '65 1 0
14 ADO Den Haag 1 0
15 PEC Zwolle 1 0
16 FC Utrecht 2 0
17 Willem II Tilburg 2 0
18 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 2 0

Head-to-Head

3
1
10
FC Groningen 14 games · Avg 3.4 goals AFC Ajax
Last 5 meetings
2020-01-26 FC Groningen 2–1 AFC Ajax 2019-09-28 AFC Ajax 2–0 FC Groningen 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
26 Jan AFC Ajax H 2–1 W
18 Jan FC Twente '65 A 0–0 D
22 Dec FC Emmen H 2–0 W
14 Dec ADO Den Haag A 1–1 D
08 Dec FC Utrecht H 0–1 L
30 Nov Fortuna Sittard A 0–1 L
AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
26 Jan FC Groningen A 1–2 L
19 Jan Sparta Rotterdam H 2–1 W
22 Dec ADO Den Haag H 6–1 W
15 Dec AZ A 0–1 L
10 Dec Valencia CF H 0–1 L
06 Dec Willem II Tilburg H 0–2 L

Season Stats

FC Groningen AFC Ajax
#9 Position #7
3 Points 3
1 Played 1
1 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 0
2 Scored 2
1 Conceded 0
+1 GD +2
3.00 PPG 3.00
100% Win % 100%

Key Stats

57% Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
71% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
100% Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season

FC Groningen are 9th (3 pts). AFC Ajax are 7th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! FC Groningen welcome AFC Ajax for this crunch clash at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
  • 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 10' AFC Ajax fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 15' FC Groningen have won 243 goals from 307 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 16' Kaj Sierhuis makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and FC Groningen are in front.
  • 21' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 26' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 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' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Groningen tonight.
  • 38' The referee shows AFC Ajax player a Yellow card on 38.
  • 43' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Groningen must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 48' 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.
  • 52' Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Groningen surge ahead!
  • 56' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist on 56 minutes.
  • 59' Carel Eiting is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryan Gravenberch at the 59 minute mark.
  • 64' Daniel van Kaam has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 307 appearances.
  • 69' Samir Memisevic is replacing Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist for the FC Groningen side.
  • 72' Donny van de Beek doubles the advantage! 2-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 74' A meaty challenge results in booking for Lisandro Martinez on 74.
  • 77' Controversy at the stadium! Samir Memisevic argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 79' FC Groningen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ahmed El Messaoudi is hanging Kaj Sierhuis on the field on 79 minute.
  • 84' 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 Siem de Jong suffering a number of foals already.
  • 86' Klaas-Jan Huntelaar is replacing Lisandro Martinez for the AFC Ajax side.
  • 90' A moment of madness from Lassina Franck Traore on 90 minutes earns him a Yellow card. AFC Ajax will be frustrated.
  • The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from FC Groningen to claim maximum points.

Lineups

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Buijs

AFC Ajax Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Erik ten Hag

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2020-01-26 FC Groningen 2–1 AFC Ajax 2019-09-28 AFC Ajax 2–0 FC Groningen 2019-04-20 FC Groningen 0–1 AFC Ajax 2018-09-15 AFC Ajax 3–0 FC Groningen

FC Groningen Form

2020-01-26 FC Groningen 2–1 AFC Ajax W 2020-01-18 FC Twente '65 0–0 FC Groningen D 2019-12-22 FC Groningen 2–0 FC Emmen W 2019-12-14 ADO Den Haag 1–1 FC Groningen D 2019-12-08 FC Groningen 0–1 FC Utrecht L 2019-11-30 Fortuna Sittard 1–0 FC Groningen L

AFC Ajax Form

2020-01-26 FC Groningen 2–1 AFC Ajax L 2020-01-19 AFC Ajax 2–1 Sparta Rotterdam W 2019-12-22 AFC Ajax 6–1 ADO Den Haag W 2019-12-15 AZ 1–0 AFC Ajax L 2019-12-10 AFC Ajax 0–1 Valencia CF L 2019-12-06 AFC Ajax 0–2 Willem II Tilburg L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
0.6 FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14 AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 74% + AFC Ajax or Draw 72%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
FC Groningen28% Draw32% AFC Ajax40%
Actual: FC Groningen win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes32% 0% No68%
Avg goals/match: 1.74
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 80%
20%
± 1.5 52%
48%
± 2.5 26%
74%
± 3.5 11%
89%
± 4.5 4%
96%

Double Chance

FC Groningen or Draw
60%
Draw or AFC Ajax
72%
FC Groningen or AFC Ajax
68%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
FC Groningen12% Draw58% AFC Ajax30%
Actual: FC Groningen win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
20%
0 – 1
18.7%
1 – 1
12.9%
0 – 2
10.8%
1 – 0
9.1%
1 – 2
6.8%
0 – 3
4.1%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.7%
2 – 2
2.2%
0 – 4
1.2%

Asian Handicap — FC Groningen

Handicap FC Groningen covers Push AFC Ajax covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 96%
-1.5 4% — 96%
-1 4% 13% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 53% — 47%
+1 53% 27% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 14% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
33% ✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
55% ✗

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