FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion.
- FC Groningen 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Pol van Boekel
- Referee Dennis Higler
- Referee Jan de Vries
- Referee Bas van Dongen
- Referee Rob Dieperink
4 games this season
🟨 1.8/game
⚽ 5.8 goals/game
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | SC Heerenveen | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct | AFC Ajax | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Sep | FC Twente '65 | A | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Sep | ADO Den Haag | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | PSV | H | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Mar | PSV | H | 0–1 | L |
| 28 Feb | Willem II Tilburg | A | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct | FC Groningen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Sep | SBV Vitesse | H | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Sep | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Mar | SC Heerenveen | A | 3–1 | W |
| 01 Mar | AZ | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #3 |
| 6 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 6 | Scored | 4 |
| 2 | Conceded | 0 |
| +4 | GD | +4 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
57%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
100%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
FC Groningen are 2nd (6 pts). AFC Ajax are 3rd (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AFC Ajax
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Groningen launch into their encounter with AFC Ajax.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Danny Buijs will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' Zakaria Labyad has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' AFC Ajax is showing some good football. However, AFC Ajax are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 25' Burkina Faso international Lassina Franck Traore has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 30' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 35' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 40' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Groningen and AFC Ajax are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 45' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Groningen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 49' Goal! Remco Balk scores his 2 goal in 307 matches.
- 54' FC Groningen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 55' David Neres has so much to prove this time. He replaces Antony on 55 minute.
- 60' That is a Yellow card for AFC Ajax. Ryan Gravenberch will be fuming at that decision.
- 65' FC Groningen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 69' Lassina Franck Traore is replacing Zakaria Labyad for the AFC Ajax side.
- 70' FC Groningen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Patrick Joosten is hanging Jorgen Larsen on the field on 70 minute.
- 75' It looks surprising AFC Ajax does not make any changes. Ahmed El Messaoudi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 76' Daley Blind makes way for Lisandro Martinez at the 76 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 77' Klaas-Jan Huntelaar gets the nod from AFC Ajax. He replaces Noussair Mazraoui and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Groningen in their trying to find a way past AFC Ajax's compact .
- 87' The crowd applauds Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist as he leaves the pitch. Thomas Poll steps in for FC Groningen.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Romano Postema. He replaces Daniel van Kaam on 90 minute.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for FC Groningen players.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 3
- 6
- 2
- 1
- 26
- 5
- 18
- 4
-
9
Jorgen Larsen ↓ Patrick Joosten 70'
-
35
Remco Balk ↓ Mo El Hankouri 69'
Bench
-
14
Patrick Joosten ↑ 70'
-
11
Mo El Hankouri ↑ 69'
- 24
- 25
-
29
Romano Postema ↑ 90'
- 17
- 33
-
32
Thomas Poll ↑ 87'
- 31
- 48
Coach
Danny Buijs
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
-
39
Antony ↓ David Neres 55'
- 31
- 10
- 19
- 24
- 12
-
17
Daley Blind ↓ Lisandro Martinez 76'
- 8
- 11
- 4
- 2
Bench
- 1
- 5
-
18
Jurgen Ekkelenkamp ↑ 69'
-
7
David Neres ↑ 55'
-
9
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar ↑ 77'
- 3
- 16
-
21
Lisandro Martinez ↑ 76'
-
23
Lassina Franck Traore ↑ 69'
- 25
Coach
Erik ten Hag
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dusan Tadic | 4 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 4 |
| Steven Bergwijn | 3 |
| Wout Weghorst | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
| Steven Berghuis | 2 |
| Antony | 2 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.35
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.19
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 79% + Under — clean sheet likely 78%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Groningen win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.54
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 1.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 2.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
| ± 3.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
52%
Draw or AFC Ajax
80%
FC Groningen or AFC Ajax
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
24.3%
0 – 0
23.7%
0 – 2
14.4%
1 – 1
9.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 3
5.6%
1 – 2
5.6%
1 – 3
2.4%
0 – 4
1.7%
2 – 1
1.5%
2 – 0
1.1%
2 – 2
1.1%
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% | 8% | 91% |
| -0.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 30% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 17% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
70%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.