FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
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 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 6 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 8 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | ADO Den Haag | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #8 |
| 6 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 1 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 3 | Scored | 2 |
| 1 | Conceded | 0 |
| +2 | GD | +2 |
| 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 8th (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' The wait is over. AFC Ajax get us underway at Euroborg.
- 5' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 9' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ricardo Pepi on 9.
- 14' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 18' GOAL! Dusan Tadic scores on 18.
- 23' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Groningen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 25' FC Groningen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Florian Kruger is hanging Ricardo Pepi on the field on 25 minute.
- 30' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 38' What a strike from Florian Kruger! The score is 1-1.
- 43' AFC Ajax are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 48' Edson Alvarez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 5 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 53' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Groningen and AFC Ajax are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 58' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Tomas Suslov made 307 appearances and scored 7 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 63' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Groningen in their trying to find a way past AFC Ajax's compact .
- 68' A goal from the Netherlands international Brian Brobbey! He fires home on 68 to make it 1-2!
- 69' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Davy Klaassen is hanging Owen Wijndal on the field on 69 minute.
- 72' Mads Bech Sorensen has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 72.
- 73' Mads Bech Sorensen catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 73.
- 78' The 21-year-old Jorg Schreuders has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 79' The FC Groningen manager makes a substitution. Oliver Antman departs to be replaced by Daleho Irandust.
- 81' Jurrien Timber does the damage! The net is bulging and AFC Ajax surge ahead!
- 86' Brian Brobbey makes way for Mika Godts at the 86 minute mark. A tactical switch from AFC Ajax.
- 87' Magnificent from Laros Duarte! That is 5 goals in 230 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 90' Nordin Musampa has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- FC Groningen will have plenty to reflect on. AFC Ajax were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 29
-
21
Oliver Antman ↓ Daleho Irandust 79'
- 12
- 6
-
9
Ricardo Pepi ↓ Florian Kruger 25'
- 7
- 1
- 24
- 18
- 39
- 8
Bench
-
23
Florian Kruger ↑ 25'
- 4
- 28
-
10
Daleho Irandust ↑ 79'
- 25
- 34
- 31
- 37
- 42
- 55
- 44
Coach
Dennis van der Ree
AFC Ajax Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
-
5
Owen Wijndal ↓ Davy Klaassen 69'
- 10
- 12
- 4
- 20
- 2
- 8
- 15
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↓ Mika Godts 86'
- 57
Bench
-
6
Davy Klaassen ↑ 69'
- 18
- 1
- 22
- 21
- 19
- 3
- 26
- 25
- 38
-
39
Mika Godts ↑ 86'
Coach
Johnny Heitinga
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
0.68
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 61% + Under — clean sheet likely 60%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AFC Ajax win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.26
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 39% |
|
61% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
45%
Draw or AFC Ajax
82%
FC Groningen or AFC Ajax
73%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 2–3 not predicted2 – 3Actual
0 – 1
15.5%
0 – 2
12.6%
0 – 0
12.5%
1 – 1
12%
1 – 2
8.6%
0 – 3
6.5%
1 – 0
6%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 1
3.7%
2 – 2
3%
0 – 4
2.6%
2 – 0
2.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 10% | 85% |
| -0.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| +0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +1 | 43% | 26% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 18% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
51%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.