FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 2 games · 4 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Charles Schaap
- Referee Rob Dieperink
- Referee Bas Nijhuis
- Referee Sjoerd Nanninga
- Referee Robin Gansner
- Referee Jan Derk Kleinjan
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | AFC Ajax | H | 1–3 | L |
| 20 Mar | FC Utrecht | A | 3–1 | W |
| 12 Mar | NEC | H | 4–3 | W |
| 05 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 Feb | Willem II Tilburg | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Feb | PEC Zwolle | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Apr | FC Groningen | A | 3–1 | W |
| 20 Mar | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Mar | Sport Lisboa e Benfica | H | 0–1 | L |
| 11 Mar | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | A | 3–2 | W |
| 06 Mar | RKC Waalwijk | H | 3–2 | W |
| 27 Feb | Go Ahead Eagles | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #5 |
| 6 | Points | 4 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 0 |
| 6 | Scored | 4 |
| 2 | Conceded | 2 |
| +4 | GD | +2 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 2.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
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
50%
Clean Sheets
AFC Ajax this season
AFC Ajax this season
FC Groningen are 2nd (6 pts). AFC Ajax are 5th (4 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
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Groningen and AFC Ajax has kicked off!
- 5' FC Groningen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AFC Ajax's shape.
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Erik ten Hag will be considering his options from the bench.
- 20' Jorgen Larsen does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Groningen surge ahead!
- 25' Mohammed Kudus has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 30' Nicolas Tagliafico needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 35' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 40' AFC Ajax fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 45' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' Fresh legs for FC Groningen! Melayro Bogarde comes on to replace Damil Dankerlui.
- 46' A stunning finish from Davy Klaassen — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 51' 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.
- 52' Against the run of play, Dusan Tadic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 57' It looks surprising AFC Ajax does not make any changes. Daniel van Kaam has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 61' Edson Alvarez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mohammed Kudus at the 61 minute mark.
- 66' FC Groningen are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 71' The whistle greets Sebastien Haller as he departs to be replaced by Brian Brobbey.
- 72' The AFC Ajax bench stirs into life. Daley Blind is withdrawn and Nicolas Tagliafico gets his opportunity.
- 75' The supporters are chanting for Kenneth Taylor. He replaces Davy Klaassen on 75 minute.
- 76' Another substitution for FC Groningen to replace Jorgen Larsen by Romano Postema on 76 minute.
- 77' Another change for FC Groningen made on 77 minute. Paulos Abraham leaves to be changed by Cyril Ngonge.
- 82' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 86' Fresh legs for FC Groningen! Daniel van Kaam comes on to replace Paulos Abraham.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. AFC Ajax take all three points.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 2
-
11
Mo El Hankouri ↓ Cyril Ngonge 76'
- 5
- 8
-
9
Jorgen Larsen ↓ Romano Postema 76'
- 6
- 21
- 19
- 1
- 40
Bench
-
26
Daniel van Kaam ↑ 86'
- 20
-
27
Cyril Ngonge ↑ 76'
- 25
-
29
Romano Postema ↑ 76'
-
18
Melayro Bogarde ↑ 46'
- 15
-
14
Emmanuel Matuta ↑ 76'
- –
Coach
Danny Buijs
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Davy Klaassen ↓ Kenneth Taylor 75'
- 10
- 24
- 12
- 17
- 3
- 8
- 23
- 22
-
20
Mohammed Kudus ↓ Edson Alvarez 61'
- 2
Bench
-
31
Nicolas Tagliafico ↑ 72'
- 19
-
4
Edson Alvarez ↑ 61'
- 9
- –
- 16
- 40
-
25
Kenneth Taylor ↑ 75'
-
18
Brian Brobbey ↑ 71'
- –
- 33
Coach
Erik ten Hag
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
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.75
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.72
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
FC Groningen or AFC Ajax 74% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 2.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 3.5 | 45% |
|
55% |
| ± 4.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
64%
Draw or AFC Ajax
62%
FC Groningen or AFC Ajax
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 0
4.8%
2 – 0
4.8%
0 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.6%
0 – 0
4.5%
1 – 3
Actual
3 – 2
4%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 12% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 63% | — | 37% |
| +1 | 63% | 18% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 11% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
19%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.