Groningen vs Ajax: match statistics
Ajax definitely surpasses Groningen in terms of form and quality of play. The hosts are in dismal shape, having lost all of their last five matches without gaining a single point, placing them in 11th place in the table. Ajax, sitting in 3rd position, is unbeaten in the last five meetings (1 win, 4 draws) and presents much better offensive statistics with 47 goals this season compared to Groningen's 33. The visitors' high shooting efficiency on the road (14% shot conversion) and superior possession (58% vs 55%) indicate their advantage. Although Ajax has a tendency to draw away (67% draws), Groningen's terrible form and their 42% home loss rate argue for a victory for the visitors, though a draw also remains a realistic scenario.
Groningen vs Ajax: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Groningen played against Ajax in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
Groningen has 0 wins, 0 draws and 5 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.00 points per game. Ajax has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Groningen scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.40. Ajax scores 1.88 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 3.18 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Groningen's games and 72% of Ajax's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 56%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
The teams have nearly identical season xG averages at 1.75 per game. Groningen takes 16.0 shots per game, while Ajax takes 14.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Groningen leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. Ajax leads at halftime in 52% and scores 0.80 after halftime.
When the teams score
Groningen's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Ajax, it is minutes 31-45+ (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.18 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Ajax definitely surpasses Groningen in terms of form and quality of play. The hosts are in dismal shape, having lost all of their last five matches without gaining a single point, placing them in 11th place in the table. Ajax, sitting in 3rd position, is unbeaten in the last five meetings (1 win, 4 draws) and presents much better offensive statistics with 47 goals this season compared to Groningen's 33. The visitors' high shooting efficiency on the road (14% shot conversion) and superior possession (58% vs 55%) indicate their advantage. Although Ajax has a tendency to draw away (67% draws), Groningen's terrible form and their 42% home loss rate argue for a victory for the visitors, though a draw also remains a realistic scenario.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Groningen | Ajax | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.31 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Ajax is 42% better for: goals scored per game.
1.32 goals / game - Groningen · 1.88 goals / game - Ajax
Ajax is 13% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.4 goals / game - Groningen · 1.24 goals / game - Ajax
Groningen scores in 76% of games (19 of 25 meczów), while Ajax keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 meczów).
Ajax scores in 92% of games (23 of 25 meczów), while Groningen keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Groningen
Over / Under - Ajax
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Ajax is 44% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.28 pts / game - Groningen · 1.84 pts / game - Ajax
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Groningen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 36%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Ajax - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 52% of games and wins 44%. Usually protects a halftime lead through the final whistle.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 0% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -7 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +5 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (12 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
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Ajax
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| Groningen | Liga | Ajax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.72 | 3.18 | • 3.12 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 52% | 64% | ▲ 72% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 62% | ▼ 56% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 19% | ▲ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 81% | ▲ 92% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 92% | 84% | • 84% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Head-to-head
Record from Groningen's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Ajax. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Groningen vs Ajax?
The Eredivisie match finished Groningen 3:1 Ajax. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Groningen vs Ajax?
Groningen score 1.32 goals per game on average and Ajax 1.88. The Eredivisie average is 3.18 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Groningen's matches and 72% of Ajax's.
What form are Groningen and Ajax in?
Over the last 5 games Groningen have a 0-0-5 record (0.00 points per game) and Ajax 1-4-0 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Groningen vs Ajax?
The statistical background for Groningen vs Ajax — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.