Ajax vs Groningen Prediction
The clash between Ajax and Groningen promises to be thrilling, given the current standings and the form of both teams. They sit in the middle of the table, occupying 6th and 7th places respectively, which adds significance to their encounter. Ajax, playing at home, will be eager to break their unfortunate streak of four consecutive losses. Groningen, on the other hand, have shown more consistent performances in recent matches. The current form of both sides suggests a high likelihood of a goal-filled match.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 14 May 2025 and ended in a 2-2 draw. Let's take a look at the comparative statistics from that encounter (home team - Groningen):
- possession: 46% vs 54%;
- corners: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Ajax and Groningen:
- 35 matches played;
- home victories - 25, away victories - 5, draws - 5;
- goals scored - 70 for Ajax, 26 for Groningen;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 1, in the 2nd half - 1.74;
- average total goals per match - 2.74.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Ajax Amsterdam Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the Champions League, featuring Ajax as the home team and Benfica as the visitors. The match concluded with a 0-2 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Ajax vs Benfica):
- possession percentage: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 10 vs 4;
- fouls: 15 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Ajax are going through a tough phase, currently sitting sixth in the league and struggling to find their form-four consecutive defeats speak volumes. Their last five matches have yielded just one draw and four losses. Traditionally known for their attacking style, Ajax's finishing has been far from clinical-they average only one goal per game over the last ten matches while conceding 2.6 goals. Notably, Ajax have won all of their recent home head-to-heads against Groningen.
Match Results: Ajax Amsterdam
Groningen Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Eredivisie, where they faced Groningen away. The game ended in a 2-2 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Groningen vs Zwolle):
- possession percentage: 64% vs 36%;
- corners: 13 vs 0;
- fouls: 11 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 13 vs 3.
Groningen are showcasing a more balanced game compared to their opponents. Their current form includes two wins and two draws from their last five outings. The team is capable of both scoring (averaging 1.2 goals) and maintaining a relatively solid defense (conceding 1.5 goals). In their previous match against Ajax, they managed to secure a 2-2 draw, which boosts their confidence ahead of another visit to the red and whites. Their ability to capitalize on opponents' mistakes could prove decisive.
Match Results: Groningen
Latest news
Ajax Amsterdam
Ajax are still struggling to appoint a head coach, and the team is suffering as a result-five consecutive matches without a win. It's not due to a depleted squad from injuries either. Only two players, Berghuis and Van den Boomen, will be unavailable for the upcoming match.
Groningen
Groningen have no issues with their lineup. Every player is ready to take the field against Ajax.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 35;
- First-half victories for the home team - 13; for the away team - 0; draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 1;
- Today's home side averages 0.74 goals, while the visitors average 0.26.
First-Half Stats: Ajax (home) vs Groningen (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 7 vs 6;
- Victories: 4 (57.14%) vs 2 (33.33%);
- Losses: 2 (28.57%) vs 1 (16.67%);
- Draws: 1 (14.29%) vs 3 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 1.43 vs 1.33;
- Average goals conceded: 0.57 vs 0.67.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Victories: 1 vs 4;
- Losses: 7 vs 1;
- Draws: 2 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.7 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 1.4) vs 0.9 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.3).
- Ajax have scored in the first half at home in 12 of their last 13 head-to-head Eredivisie encounters with this team.
- Ajax have found the net in the first half in seven consecutive head-to-head Eredivisie matches against this team.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 35;
- Home wins - 25, Away wins - 5, Draws - 5.
Statistics: Ajax vs Groningen
- Matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- Victories: 5 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 38% vs 46%;
- Losses: 3 vs 5;
- Draws: 5 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 1 vs 4;
- Losses: 7 vs 4;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head Matches:
- Today's home team averages - 2 goals, away team - 0.74;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.74;
- Both teams scored: overall - 16 times; at home team's ground - 6 times.
Statistics: Ajax vs Groningen
- Average total in the tournament: 3.23 vs 2.92;
- Average goals scored: 1.77 vs 1.46;
- Average total in the first half: 0.77 vs 0.77;
- Average total in the second half: 1 vs 0.69;
- Ajax: average total at home in the tournament - 1.57;
- Groningen: average total away in the tournament - 1.33;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 0.4) vs 1.2 (away - 1.4).
- Ajax have scored over 1.5 goals at home in 15 consecutive head-to-head matches (Eredivisie).
- Ajax have scored over 1.5 goals in 7 consecutive head-to-head matches (Eredivisie).
Corners Prediction
Ajax: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.85; at home - 6.57;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.8; at home - 6.4.
Groningen: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.46, away - 4.17;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.2; away - 5.
- Total under 10.5 corners has occurred in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head matches (Eredivisie).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.4 (1.2 for the home team and 1.2 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at home team's ground - 2.18 (0.65 for the home team and 1.53 for the away team).
Ajax: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2.08; at home - 1.57;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.3; at home - 2.6.
Groningen: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 2, away - 2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.6; away - 1.6.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 35;
- Both teams scored overall - 16 times;
- At home team's ground - 6 times.
Statistics: Ajax vs Groningen
- Total matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): Ajax - 10, Groningen - 7;
- Ajax BTTS at home - 4 (57%);
- Groningen BTTS away - 4 (67%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Ajax - 6, Groningen - 5;
- Ajax BTTS at home - 2 (40%);
- Groningen BTTS away - 3 (60%).
- Ajax have both scored and conceded in their last five head-to-head matches against Groningen (Eredivisie).
- Ajax have both scored and conceded in nine of their last ten matches (Eredivisie).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given that both teams are showing defensive inconsistencies and a tendency for high-scoring matches (with the total exceeding 2.5 goals in all recent head-to-head encounters), an open game with plenty of scoring opportunities for both sides is anticipated. Ajax still seem to be searching for their form, so a standout performance from the hosts is unlikely. Our bet is on Groningen with a +1.5 handicap.
Betting Tips: Ajax Amsterdam - Groningen
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