FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 0 games · 0 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 | 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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)
H2H (14 games)
71%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Groningen are 4th (0 pts). AFC Ajax are 2nd (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' It’s Showtime! The match between FC Groningen and AFC Ajax is underway.
- 5' Ryan Gravenberch has been relatively quiet despite scoring 14 goals in his last 480 appearances.
- 10' Cyril Ngonge, a Belgium , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Jorgen Larsen makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and FC Groningen are in front.
- 25' FC Groningen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AFC Ajax's shape.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 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' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 46' The crowd applauds Damil Dankerlui as he leaves the pitch. Melayro Bogarde steps in for FC Groningen.
- 46' Davy Klaassen has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 51' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. AFC Ajax needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 52' Against the run of play, Dusan Tadic has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 57' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both FC Groningen and AFC Ajax are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 61' It is a substitution in AFC Ajax team. Mohammed Kudus is replaced by Edson Alvarez on 61 minute.
- 66' It looks surprising FC Groningen does not make any changes. Kenneth Taylor has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 71' AFC Ajax make a change. Sebastien Haller trudges off to be replaced by Brian Brobbey on 71 minutes.
- 72' Nicolas Tagliafico is replacing Daley Blind for the AFC Ajax side.
- 75' Kenneth Taylor is ready to make an impact after coming on for Davy Klaassen at the 75 minute mark.
- 76' Another change for FC Groningen made on 76 minute. Jorgen Larsen leaves to be changed by Romano Postema.
- 77' Another change for FC Groningen made on 77 minute. Paulos Abraham leaves to be changed by Cyril Ngonge.
- 82' FC Groningen have won 243 goals from 307 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 86' Daniel van Kaam is ready to make an impact after coming on for Paulos Abraham at the 86 minute mark.
- AFC Ajax celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
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 |
| Klaas-Jan Huntelaar | 2 |
| Wout Weghorst | 2 |
| Davy Klaassen | 2 |
| Steven Berghuis | 2 |
| Antony | 2 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.76
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.17
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
AFC Ajax or Draw 74% + Under 2.5 goals 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.93
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 2.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 3.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
59%
Draw or AFC Ajax
74%
FC Groningen or AFC Ajax
67%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.9%
0 – 1
15.7%
1 – 1
13.8%
1 – 0
9.6%
0 – 2
9.5%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 1
4.7%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 3
3.7%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 2
3%
2 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 93% |
| -1.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -1 | 7% | 15% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 24% | 19% |
| +1.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +2 | 81% | 13% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
47%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.