Groningen vs Ajax Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Go Over the Total and Cheer on Goals

When Groningen meet league leaders Ajax, there could be a few goals scored. That leads us to back the Over 2.5 selection when it comes to Total Goals, with the betting odds of 1.62 looking like excellent value.

8 Triumphs for Ajax in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

FC Groningen have enjoyed two home wins in a row. They were defeated in their last game when losing 3-0 on the road against AZ Alkmaar. Dick Lukkien's team recorded three shots on target and had 50% possession.

Ajax were defeated in their previous game, being turned over 3-0 at home to NEC Nijmegen at Johan Cruijff ArenA. The Amsterdam side dominated possession with 65% of the ball and managed five shots on goal.

Ajax have landed six straight victories over Groningen. In their last encounter, hosts Ajax came out with a 3-1 win at Johan Cruijff ArenA. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved Ajax winning eight times and Groningen registering two victories.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Ajax	34	24	6	4	67	32	35	67:32	78
13	Groningen	34	10	9	15	40	53	-13	40:53	39

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.9 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. Groningen have had 46.0% possession, 396.2 passes and 3.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.8 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.0 corners.

Stije Resink is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Leandro Bacuna, Mats Seuntjens, Thom van Bergen and Jorg Schreuders each have 2. Luciano Valente is the top assists maker on 4, with goalie Etienne Vaessen managing one clean sheet.

Ajax have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 4.5 shots on goal, 16.1 attempts and 1.4 goals. The Sons of God average 57.8% possession, 516.7 passes, 6.1 corners awarded and 2.4 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 10.0 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

Oliver Edvardsen and Kenneth Taylor top the team’s scoring charts on 3 goals, with Youri Regeer on 1. Steven Berghuis, Kian Fitz-Jim and Kenneth Taylor have all made 1 assists in the last 10 games, while Matheus has 4 clean sheets.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Groningen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Marco Rente, Hjalmar Ekdal, Thijmen Blokzijl, Wouter Prins, Leandro Bacuna, Stije Resink, Dave Kwakman, Luciano Valente, Jorg Schreuders, Thom van Bergen.

Ajax confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Remko Pasveer (GK), Anton Gaaei, Josip Sutalo, Jorrel Hato, Jorthy Mokio, Kian Fitz-Jim, Jordan Henderson, Kenneth Taylor, Bertrand Traore, Brian Brobbey, Mika Godts.

Expert Eredivisie Analysis

The first port of call is to check out the team news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key FC Groningen vs Ajax league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Groningen games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Groningen games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 6 Groningen games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Ajax games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Ajax games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Ajax games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 6 games between these teams.

Groningen vs Ajax Prediction

We are backing Over 2.5 Goals at 1.62, with this Eredivisie game set to be a high-scoring affair. We think the odds are attractive when it comes to at least three goals being scored.

If you’re wanting a larger price, there’s an option to mix Over 2.5 Goals with one of the sides to triumph. This means your bet lands if there are three or more goals along with your chosen team winning.

Over 2.5 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 61.9% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Groningen 1 - 2 Ajax

An exciting bet could be a 2-1 victory in favor of Ajax at odds of 7.50. A correct score wager provides a fun alternative and a nice potential return on the cards.

Player Props

Steven Berghuis Under 0.5 Shots On Target 1.74

Steven Berghuis (Ajax) has finished without a shot on goal in seven of the past ten Eredivisie matches. When it comes to Shots on Target, we’re expecting him to fall short and you can currently land odds of 1.74.

Latest Steven Berghuis Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

3.85

First

8.00

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

1.82

Under 0.5

1.76

Shots

Over 1.5

1.58

Under 1.5

-

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Wout Weghorst to Score 3.00

Wout Weghorst (Ajax) has scored four goals in his past seven Eredivisie away games. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of 3.00 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Wout Weghorst Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

2.95

First

5.80

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

1.55

Under 0.5

2.14

Shots

Over 1.5

1.40

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Ajax Over 5.5 Corners 1.86

Ajax have covered the 5.5 corners line in five consecutive matches. We’re going to take the Overs for Ajax Team Corners, with this line standing out and you can get odds of 1.86.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Groningen

Total

7.90 3.90 4.00

Home

9.20 5.90 3.30

Away

8.50 3.40 5.10

Ajax

Total

8.50 6.10 2.40

Home

9.70 6.90 2.80

Away

8.40 4.10 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

1.83

Under 9.5

1.83

Groningen Corners

Over 3.5

2.08

Under 3.5

1.65

Ajax Corners

Over 5.5

1.78

Under 5.5

1.90

Most Corners

1

3.55

X

7.00

2

1.34

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Groningen vs Ajax Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Odds Suggest Ajax Win

With the bookies giving them a 63% probability of winning, Ajax might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their 1.60 price of winning this Eredivisie clash. At 5.25, FC Groningen are regarded as having a lower probability of winning this match.

The Total Goals market reveals that Over 2.5 Goals is the current betting favourite. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at 1.80.

The leading football betting sites offer hundreds of markets when it comes to Eredivisie matches. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Full-Time Result

1

5.25

X

4.20

2

1.60

Half-Time Result

1

5.50

X

2.38

2

2.10

Double Chance

1X

2.30

12

1.22

X2

1.17

Draw No Bet

1

3.75

2

1.25

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1

1.85

2 Hcp -1

2.05

Total Goals

Under 2.5

2.05

Over 2.5

1.75

Both Teams to Score

Yes

1.80

No

1.95

Don-Angelo Konadu Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Those interested in favourite Don-Angelo Konadu to find the net first are able to get 5.10. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is 2.55.

Player Goals

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

First

5.10

Anytime

2.55

Brian Brobbey (Ajax)

First

5.40

Anytime

2.75

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

First

5.60

Anytime

2.80

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

First

5.80

Anytime

2.95

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

First

7.00

Anytime

3.25

Bertrand Traoré (Ajax)

First

6.50

Anytime

3.60

Mika Godts (Ajax)

First

8.00

Anytime

3.75

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

First

8.00

Anytime

3.85

Christian Rasmussen (Ajax)

First

8.00

Anytime

3.85

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

First

9.50

Anytime

4.30

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

First

12.50

Anytime

5.60

Branco van den Boomen (Ajax)

First

12.50

Anytime

5.60

Mats Seuntjens (Groningen)

First

12.00

Anytime

5.80

Luciano Valente (Groningen)

First

13.00

Anytime

6.50

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

First

14.00

Anytime

6.50

Owen Wijndal (Ajax)

First

14.00

Anytime

6.50

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

First

15.00

Anytime

7.00

Jordan Henderson (Ajax)

First

16.00

Anytime

7.50

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

First

20.00

Anytime

8.50

Ahmetcan Kaplan (Ajax)

First

21.00

Anytime

9.00

Leandro Bacuna (Groningen)

First

21.00

Anytime

9.00

Dave Kwakman (Groningen)

First

20.00

Anytime

9.50

Anton Gaaei (Ajax)

First

20.00

Anytime

10.00

Stije Resink (Groningen)

First

23.00

Anytime

10.50

Player Shots On Target

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

1.42

Under 0.5

2.48

Brian Brobbey (Ajax)

Over 0.5

1.43

Under 0.5

2.33

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Over 0.5

1.55

Under 0.5

2.14

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

Over 0.5

1.58

Under 0.5

1.98

Mika Godts (Ajax)

Over 0.5

1.67

Under 0.5

1.78

Bertrand Traoré (Ajax)

Over 0.5

1.72

Under 0.5

1.81

Christian Rasmussen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

1.76

Under 0.5

1.83

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

Over 0.5

1.82

Under 0.5

1.76

Luciano Valente (Groningen)

Over 0.5

1.86

Under 0.5

1.75

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

2.14

Under 0.5

1.50

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 0.5

2.35

Under 0.5

1.42

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

Over 1.5

2.43

Under 1.5

1.38

Mats Seuntjens (Groningen)

Over 0.5

2.43

Under 0.5

1.43

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 0.5

2.55

Under 0.5

1.33

Branco van den Boomen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

2.65

Under 0.5

1.29

Owen Wijndal (Ajax)

Over 0.5

2.90

Under 0.5

1.29

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

Over 0.5

2.90

Under 0.5

1.27

Jordan Henderson (Ajax)

Over 0.5

3.15

Under 0.5

1.20

Leandro Bacuna (Groningen)

Over 0.5

3.40

Under 0.5

1.19

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

3.45

Under 0.5

1.18

Dave Kwakman (Groningen)

Over 0.5

3.45

Under 0.5

1.18

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 0.5

3.45

Under 0.5

1.18

Player Shots

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

Over 2.5

1.53

Under 2.5

-

Brian Brobbey (Ajax)

Over 2.5

1.82

Under 2.5

-

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

Over 2.5

1.65

Under 2.5

-

Kenneth Taylor (Ajax)

Over 2.5

2.25

Under 2.5

-

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 1.5

2.50

Under 1.5

-

Luciano Valente (Groningen)

Over 1.5

1.86

Under 1.5

-

Mats Seuntjens (Groningen)

Over 1.5

2.23

Under 1.5

-

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 1.5

2.25

Under 1.5

-

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

Over 1.5

2.25

Under 1.5

-

Christian Rasmussen (Ajax)

Over 1.5

1.56

Under 1.5

-

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

Over 1.5

1.58

Under 1.5

-

Mika Godts (Ajax)

Over 1.5

1.49

Under 1.5

-

Bertrand Traoré (Ajax)

Over 1.5

1.45

Under 1.5

-

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Over 1.5

1.40

Under 1.5

-

Branco van den Boomen (Ajax)

Over 0.5

1.43

Under 0.5

-

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

Over 0.5

1.45

Under 0.5

-

Leandro Bacuna (Groningen)

Over 0.5

1.38

Under 0.5

-

Dave Kwakman (Groningen)

Over 0.5

1.37

Under 0.5

-

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