Groningen vs Ajax H2H Stats, Lineups and Live Stream

Preview

Groningen faced Ajax in the Eredivisie of Netherlands on March 7. The final score saw Groningen beat Ajax 3-1.

Thom Van Bergen scored the first goal of the game on the 6th minute of the match, handing Groningen the advantage. This was followed by goals from Davy Klaassen and Oskar Zawada, bringing the match to a 3-1 conclusion.

Fans are eager for the showdown as the upcoming match sees Groningen and Ajax prepare to meet again, 3 months after their previous Eredivisie encounter which Ajax won 2-0. Groningen's form has taken a hit, as they enter this encounter after losses to Volendam, Twente, Utrecht, PSV, Sparta Rotterdam and Fortuna Sittard.

Ajax come into this fixture having played out a series of two draws against Zwolle and NEC, stretching their unbeaten streak to five matches.

This Eredivisie clash features attacking talents who have defined the campaigns of Groningen and Ajax. Groningen’s attacking options, carefully orchestrated by Dick Lukkien, have been bolstered by Younes Taha and Stije Resink, both of whom have contributed crucial goals and assists. In Eredivisie, Willumsson has been Groningen’s standout scorer with six goals, with Taha leading their creative tally in the league with six assists. Thom Van Bergen, Marco Rente and Marvin Peersman have supported the attack well, combining for important goals and assists throughout the campaign.

Meanwhile, Ajax’s top finisher Mika Godts and Oscar Gloukh have played important roles in ensuring their attack, guided by Fred Grim, remains effective. Godts has emerged as Ajax’s leading scorer in Eredivisie this season, netting thirteen goals, while also leading the team in assists, having set up eight goals this campaign. Supporting them are Wout Weghorst, Kasper Dolberg and Davy Klaassen, who have also chipped in with important goals and assists, adding depth to Ajax’s attack.

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Head-to-head

The teams have met five times since August 2022. Ajax have won four times, while the other match ended in a draw. Their most recent clash took place on December 2, 2025, with Ajax winning 2-0. In total, Groningen have managed six goals in these five meetings, compared to Ajax's sixteen. So far, Ajax have proven stronger in their recent head-to-head record against Groningen.

Groningen have played 26 matches in Eredivisie, with ten wins, four draws, and twelve losses this season, netting 36 goals (1.38 per match) and conceding 36 (1.38 per match). Ajax have won eleven of their 26 matches in Eredivisie this season, with eleven draws and four defeats, netting 48 goals (1.85 per match) and conceding 34 (1.31 per match).

Groningen are currently on a run of six straight losses, with defeats against Volendam, Twente, Utrecht, PSV, Sparta Rotterdam and Fortuna Sittard in their last six matches, while Ajax are on a two-game drawing streak, with level games against Zwolle and NEC in their last two matches. Overall, over their most recent nineteen games, Groningen have claimed four victories, suffered eleven defeats, and drawn four times, while Ajax have won ten of their last twenty matches, losing four and drawing six.

AI Prediction

Before kickoff, our AI predicts the outcome of Groningen vs Ajax, and then continues to track the action live, updating its forecast every minute as the game unfolds. According to pre-match data, the model suggested that Ajax’s victory had the highest chance, at 44%, while a draw was at 31% and Groningen’s victory was at 25%.

  • Groningen have gone 7 consecutive matches without a draw.
  • Ajax are undefeated in their previous 5 matches.

Groningen: last matches

MatchVolendam 3:2 Groningen, March 1Twente 2:1 Groningen, February 22Groningen 1:2 Utrecht, February 14Groningen 1:2 PSV, February 8Sparta Rotterdam 2:0 Groningen, January 31Groningen 1:2 Fortuna Sittard, January 25Heerenveen 0:2 Groningen, January 18Groningen 0:0 NAC, January 10Groningen 0:4 Bodo-Glimt, January 6Go Ahead Eagles 1:1 Groningen, December 21
OutcomeLLLLLLWDLD
Over 2.5++++-+--+-
Under 2.5----+-++-+
Clean sheet------++--
Failed to score----+--++-
Conceded++++++--++
Conceded two++++++--+-

Ajax: last matches

MatchZwolle 0:0 Ajax, March 1Ajax 1:1 NEC, February 21Ajax 4:1 Fortuna Sittard, February 14AZ 1:1 Ajax, February 8Excelsior 2:2 Ajax, February 1Ajax 1:2 Olympiakos, January 28Ajax 2:0 Volendam, January 24Villarreal 1:2 Ajax, January 20Ajax 2:2 Go Ahead Eagles, January 17AZ 6:0 Ajax, January 14
OutcomeDDWDDLWWDL
Over 2.5--+-++-+++
Under 2.5++-+--+---
Clean sheet+-----+---
Failed to score+--------+
Conceded-+++++-+++
Conceded two----++--++

Line-Ups

We are updating team formations and line-ups for Groningen - Ajax in real time.

Groningen kicked off the game with Etienne Vaessen who got substituted by Hidde Jurjus on the 46th minute, Marvin Peersman who got substituted by Wouter Prins on the 82nd minute, Dies Janse, Thijmen Blokzijl, Tyrique Mercera who got substituted by Marco Rente on the 46th minute, Jorg Schreuders, Tygo Land, Travis Hernes who got substituted by Tika de Jonge on the 69th minute, David van der Werff, Thom Van Bergen and Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson who got substituted by Oskar Zawada on the 46th minute as starters, with Lovro Stubljar, Hidde Jurjus, Elvis van der Laan, Wouter Prins, Sven Bouland, Robin Kelder, Marco Rente, Mats Seuntjens, Rui Mendes, Tika de Jonge, Jismerai Dillema and Oskar Zawada on the bench.

Ajax's starting eleven were Maarten Paes, Owen Wijndal who got substituted by Takehiro Tomiyasu on the 88th minute, Youri Baas, Josip Sutalo who got substituted by Maher Carrizo on the 83rd minute, Anton Gaaei, Sean Steur who got substituted by Kian Fitz Jim on the 88th minute, Jorthy Mokio who got substituted by Don-Angelo Konadu on the 88th minute, Davy Klaassen who got substituted by Rayane Bounida on the 69th minute, Mika Godts, Wout Weghorst and Steven Berghuis who got substituted by Kasper Dolberg on the 69th minute, with Paul Reverson, Joeri Heerkens, Takehiro Tomiyasu, Aaron Bouwman, Lucas Rosa, Oscar Gloukh, Kian Fitz Jim, Maher Carrizo, Mohamed Abdalla, Rayane Bounida, Don-Angelo Konadu and Kasper Dolberg on the bench.

Live Streaming

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Live Standings

As always, Netherlands Eredivisie's live standings are availble and updated in real time. Groningen are currently 10th in the table with 34 points from 26 matches, while Ajax are currently 5th in the table with 44 points from 26 matches.

Stats

Explore stats from Groningen vs Ajax on ScoreBat - we are updating the numbers on this page every second of the game.

  • Expected Goals: 2.1 - 2
  • Ball Possession: 40 - 60
  • Big Scoring Chances: 6 - 4
  • Total Attempts: 13 - 13
  • Shots On Target: 6 - 5
  • Blocked Shots: 3 - 4
  • Shots in the Box: 9 - 7
  • Shots from Outside the Box: 4 - 6
  • Woodwork Hits: 1 - 0
  • Fouls: 5 - 7
  • Corners: 6 - 8
  • Throw-Ins: 20 - 17
  • Saves: 4 - 3
  • Free Kicks: 7 - 5
  • Offsides: 0 - 2
  • Passes into Final Third: 139 - 140
  • Completed Passes in Final Third: 84 - 102
  • Touches in Opponent's Box: 26 - 19
  • Tackles: 22 - 11
  • Completed Tackles: 9 - 10
  • Total Crosses: 7 - 25
  • Successful Crosses: 1 - 5
  • Interceptions: 8 - 15
  • Clearances: 28 - 22

Referee showed the yellow card twice throughout the game. Wout Weghorst and Thijmen Blokzijl were the ones to receive it.

Video Highlights

We are adding goal videos and full video highlights of the match between Groningen and Ajax in real time. You can watch the goals by Thom Van Bergen, Davy Klaassen and Oskar Zawada as the videos of the goals are added usually minutes after the actual event if there are any official videos available. Full video highlights of Groningen - Ajax are being added as they become available on the official social media channels of the league or the teams.

Timeline

  1. FT
    Full Time
    Match ends. Groningen 3, Ajax 1.
  2. 90 + 5'
    Thijmen Blokzijl is shown the yellow card.
  3. 90 + 4'
    Wout Weghorst is shown the yellow card.
  4. 88'
    Substitution for Ajax. Takehiro Tomiyasu replaces Owen Wijndal
  5. 88'
    Substitution for Ajax. Kian Fitz Jim replaces Sean Steur
  6. 88'
    Substitution for Ajax. Don-Angelo Konadu replaces Jorthy Mokio
  7. 83'
    Substitution for Ajax. Maher Carrizo replaces Josip Sutalo
  8. 82'
    Substitution for Groningen. Wouter Prins replaces Marvin Peersman
  9. 76'
    Substitution for Groningen. Rui Mendes replaces Oskar Zawada
  10. 72'
    3 - 1
    Oskar Zawada scores for Groningen, assisted by Thijmen Blokzijl.
  11. 69'
    Substitution for Ajax. Rayane Bounida replaces Davy Klaassen
  12. 69'
    Substitution for Ajax. Kasper Dolberg replaces Steven Berghuis
  13. 69'
    Substitution for Groningen. Tika de Jonge replaces Travis Hernes
  14. 65'
    2 - 1
    Oskar Zawada scores for Groningen, assisted by Marvin Peersman.
  15. 2T
    Kick-off
    Second half begins
  16. 46'
    Substitution for Groningen. Oskar Zawada replaces Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson
  17. 46'
    Substitution for Groningen. Hidde Jurjus replaces Etienne Vaessen
  18. 46'
    Substitution for Groningen. Marco Rente replaces Tyrique Mercera
  19. HT
    Half-Time - 1 : 1
    First half ends.
  20. 30'
    1 - 1
    Davy Klaassen scores for Ajax, assisted by Anton Gaaei.
  21. 6'
    1 - 0
    Thom Van Bergen scores for Groningen, assisted by Dies Janse.
  22. 1T
    Kick-off
    First half begins