Groningen vs Ajax: match statistics
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Groningen vs Ajax: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Groningen plays Ajax in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game is scheduled for October 18, 2026. Venue: Euroborg.
Recent form
Groningen has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Ajax has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Groningen scores 2.50 goals per game and allows 1.75. Ajax scores 2.75 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 3.74 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 88% of Groningen's games and 75% of Ajax's. The Over 2.5 rates are 88% and 75%, compared with league averages of 69% for BTTS and 72% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Ajax has the higher season xG average, 2.54 to 1.67 per game. Groningen takes 14.9 shots per game, while Ajax takes 23.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Groningen leads at halftime in 63% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. Ajax leads at halftime in 50% and scores 1.63 after halftime.
When the teams score
Groningen's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (5 goals). For Ajax, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.74 goals. Both teams score in 69% of games, and 72% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 3 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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) | 40% | 31% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.43 | 0.37 |
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 10% better for: goals scored per game.
2.5 goals / game - Groningen · 2.75 goals / game - Ajax
Ajax is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.75 goals / game - Groningen · 1.25 goals / game - Ajax
Groningen scores in 100% of games (8 of 8 games), while Ajax keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 games).
Ajax scores in 100% of games (8 of 8 games), while Groningen keeps a clean sheet in 13% (1 of 8 games).
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.
Groningen is 6% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
2 pts / game - Groningen · 1.88 pts / game - Ajax
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Groningen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 63% of games and wins 50%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Ajax - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +3 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 0% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +4 |
* 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 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Groningen
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 | ▲ 4.25 | 3.74 | ▲ 4.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 88% | 69% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 88% | 72% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 13% | 16% | ▲ 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 100% | 81% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | • 88% | 89% | • 88% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Groningen's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 2 losses against Ajax. Games average 2.67 goals, and both teams scored in 33% of them.
FAQ
When do Groningen and Ajax play?
Groningen face Ajax on October 18, 2026 in Eredivisie at Euroborg. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Groningen and Ajax?
In the last 3 head-to-head matches Groningen won 1, Ajax won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 33% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Groningen vs Ajax?
Groningen score 2.50 goals per game on average and Ajax 2.75. The Eredivisie average is 3.74 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 72% of games. Both teams score in 88% of Groningen's matches and 75% of Ajax's.
What form are Groningen and Ajax in?
Over the last 5 games Groningen have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Ajax 2-2-1 (1.60 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.