FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Groningen vs AFC Ajax — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- AFC Ajax 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Assistant 1 Michael Osseweijer
- Assistant 2 Kevin Bodde
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | AFC Ajax | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 May | AZ | A | 0–3 | L |
| 03 May | RKC Waalwijk | H | 6–1 | W |
| 23 Apr | Heracles Almelo | H | 4–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | FC Utrecht | A | 1–3 | L |
| 05 Apr | PSV | H | 1–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May | FC Groningen | A | 2–2 | D |
| 11 May | NEC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 1–1 | D |
| 20 Apr | FC Utrecht | A | 0–4 | L |
| 13 Apr | Willem II Tilburg | A | 2–1 | W |
| 06 Apr | NAC Breda | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | AFC Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #7 |
| 3 | Points | 3 |
| 1 | Played | 1 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 2 |
| 1 | Conceded | 0 |
| +1 | 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 9th (3 pts). AFC Ajax are 7th (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' KICK OFF: FC Groningen gets underway.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' FC Groningen currently sit 11 in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 15' 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.
- 20' Belgium international Mika Godts has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' The energy levels are beginning to show. Dick Lukkien might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 27' Magnificent from Anton Gaaei! That is 5 goals in 480 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 32' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Groningen needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 37' FC Groningen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 42' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kenneth Taylor, as he is very good at scoring at Euroborg with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 47' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 52' What a strike from Thom van Bergen! The score is 1-1.
- 55' It’s gonna be a card for Leandro Bacuna.
- 56' AFC Ajax manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Wout Weghorst is hanging Brian Brobbey on the field on 56 minute.
- 61' Luciano Valente is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AFC Ajax so far.
- 64' The AFC Ajax bench stirs into life. Bertrand Traore is withdrawn and Steven Berghuis gets his opportunity.
- 68' What a strike from Wout Weghorst! The score is 1-2.
- 72' Poor challenge from Jordan Henderson. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 73' Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson has so much to prove this time. He replaces Dave Kwakman on 73 minute.
- 77' The supporters are chanting for Youri Regeer. He replaces Mika Godts on 77 minute.
- 80' A tactical swap from FC Groningen — Mats Seuntjens on, Jorg Schreuders off on 80 minutes.
- 81' Poor challenge from Hjalmar Ekdal. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 83' Anton Gaaei catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 83.
- 86' The whistle greets Leandro Bacuna as he departs to be replaced by Romano Postema.
- 90' Luciano Valente has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 90.
- The final whistle goes. A composed, disciplined performance from to claim maximum points.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
-
7
Leandro Bacuna ↓ Romano Postema 86'
- 5
- 1
- 6
- 10
- 26
- 14
- 4
- 3
- 16
-
2
Wouter Prins ↓ Marvin Peersman 73'
Bench
-
20
Mats Seuntjens ↑ 80'
- 21
- 9
-
29
Romano Postema ↑ 86'
- 25
- 27
- 24
- 11
-
43
Marvin Peersman ↑ 73'
- 18
- 22
- 46
Coach
Dick Lukkien
AFC Ajax Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
- 6
- 22
- 20
- 37
- 8
-
9
Brian Brobbey ↓ Wout Weghorst 56'
-
28
Kian Fitz-Jim ↓ Davy Klaassen 56'
- 4
-
11
Mika Godts ↓ Youri Regeer 77'
- 3
-
31
Jorthy Mokio ↓ Owen Wijndal 64'
Bench
-
18
Davy Klaassen ↑ 56'
-
5
Owen Wijndal ↑ 64'
-
23
Steven Berghuis ↑ 64'
-
25
Wout Weghorst ↑ 56'
- 24
- 12
- 13
-
44
Youri Regeer ↑ 77'
- 16
- 2
- 29
- 36
Coach
Francesco Farioli
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
2 / 4
1.18
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.76
AFC Ajax xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
55%
Draw or AFC Ajax
72%
FC Groningen or AFC Ajax
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AFC Ajax win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.9%
1 – 2
9.3%
0 – 1
8.5%
0 – 2
8%
0 – 0
7%
2 – 1
6.2%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 3
5.5%
1 – 0
5.4%
0 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
3.7%
2 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | AFC Ajax covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 14% | 75% |
| -0.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| +0.5 | 51% | — | 49% |
| +1 | 51% | 22% | 28% |
| +1.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +2 | 72% | 15% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
AFC Ajax keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.