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FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2022-23
FC Groningen
2 – 3
Full Time
AFC Ajax
Tue 16 May 2023 · 13:00 UTC Euroborg HT 45' · FT 45'
Ricardo Pepi 9' Y
Mads Bech Sorensen 72' Y
Mads Bech Sorensen 73' Y
Nordin Musampa 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Euroborg.

Match Details

  • Referee Jeroen Manschot
  • Referee Stan Teuben
  • Referee Rens Bluemink
  • Referee Roy de Nas
  • Referee Van der Eijk
  • Referee Raymond Beijer

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
2023-05-16 FC Groningen 2–3 AFC Ajax 2022-08-14 AFC Ajax 6–1 FC Groningen 2022-04-02 FC Groningen 1–3 AFC Ajax 2021-09-25 AFC Ajax 3–0 FC Groningen 2021-03-07 AFC Ajax 3–1 FC Groningen

Recent Form

FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 May AFC Ajax H 2–3 L
07 May Go Ahead Eagles A 1–1 D
25 Apr NEC H 0–1 L
15 Apr RKC Waalwijk A 1–2 L
07 Apr FC Utrecht H 1–2 L
02 Apr Fortuna Sittard A 1–3 L
AFC Ajax
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
16 May FC Groningen A 3–2 W
06 May AZ H 0–0 D
23 Apr PSV A 0–3 L
16 Apr FC Emmen H 3–1 W
09 Apr Fortuna Sittard H 4–0 W
02 Apr Go Ahead Eagles A 0–0 D

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' And we are off! FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' 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.
  • 9' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ricardo Pepi on 9 minutes.
  • 14' Argentina international Geronimo Rulli has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 18' A stunning finish from Dusan Tadic — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 23' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 25' Florian Kruger is replacing Ricardo Pepi for the FC Groningen side.
  • 30' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 35' AFC Ajax fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 38' Florian Kruger does the damage! The net is bulging and FC Groningen surge ahead!
  • 43' Isak Dybvik is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AFC Ajax so far.
  • 48' The 27-year-old Radinio Balker has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 53' It’s high time Dennis van der Ree made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 58' 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.
  • 63' FC Groningen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AFC Ajax's shape.
  • 68' Brian Brobbey doubles the advantage! 1-2 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 69' The AFC Ajax manager makes a substitution. Owen Wijndal departs to be replaced by Davy Klaassen.
  • 72' That is a Yellow card for FC Groningen. Mads Bech Sorensen will be fuming at that decision.
  • 73' The referee has no hesitation. Mads Bech Sorensen is booked for FC Groningen — Yellow card on 73.
  • 78' The travelling AFC Ajax supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Daleho Irandust. He replaces Oliver Antman on 79 minute.
  • 81' Jurrien Timber does the damage! The net is bulging and AFC Ajax surge ahead!
  • 86' The AFC Ajax manager makes a substitution. Brian Brobbey departs to be replaced by Mika Godts.
  • 87' Laros Duarte makes no mistake. The score reads 2-3 and FC Groningen are in front.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nordin Musampa on 90.
  • It finishes all square. FC Groningen and AFC Ajax share the spoils 2-3.

Lineups

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Dennis van der Ree

AFC Ajax Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Johnny Heitinga

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dusan Tadic 4
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar 4
Steven Bergwijn 3
Steven Berghuis 2
Antony 2
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar 2
Wout Weghorst 2
Davy Klaassen 2

Head to Head

2023-05-16 FC Groningen 2–3 AFC Ajax 2022-08-14 AFC Ajax 6–1 FC Groningen 2022-04-02 FC Groningen 1–3 AFC Ajax 2021-09-25 AFC Ajax 3–0 FC Groningen 2021-03-07 AFC Ajax 3–1 FC Groningen

FC Groningen Form

2023-05-16 FC Groningen 2–3 AFC Ajax L 2023-05-07 Go Ahead Eagles 1–1 FC Groningen D 2023-04-25 FC Groningen 0–1 NEC L 2023-04-15 RKC Waalwijk 2–1 FC Groningen L 2023-04-07 FC Groningen 1–2 FC Utrecht L 2023-04-02 Fortuna Sittard 3–1 FC Groningen L

AFC Ajax Form

2023-05-16 FC Groningen 2–3 AFC Ajax W 2023-05-06 AFC Ajax 0–0 AZ D 2023-04-23 PSV 3–0 AFC Ajax L 2023-04-16 AFC Ajax 3–1 FC Emmen W 2023-04-09 AFC Ajax 4–0 Fortuna Sittard W 2023-04-02 Go Ahead Eagles 0–0 AFC Ajax D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.68 FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27 AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen20% Draw30% AFC Ajax50%
Actual: AFC Ajax win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes37% 0% No63%
Avg goals/match: 1.95
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 58%
42%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

FC Groningen or Draw
51%
Draw or AFC Ajax
80%
FC Groningen or AFC Ajax
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen14% Draw54% AFC Ajax32%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 2–3 not predicted
2 – 3
Actual
0 – 1
16.8%
0 – 0
16.5%
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 2
11%
1 – 0
8.3%
1 – 2
7.7%
0 – 3
4.6%
2 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.4%
2 – 0
3.1%
2 – 2
2.7%
0 – 4
1.5%

Asian Handicap — FC Groningen

Handicap FC Groningen covers Push AFC Ajax covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 4% 95%
-1.5 5% — 95%
-1 5% 13% 82%
-0.5 18% — 82%
+0.5 51% — 49%
+1 51% 26% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 15% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
29% ✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
51% ✗

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