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
Key match information
Groningen played Ajax in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The match was played on 7 March 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
Groningen: 0-0-5, 0.00 points/match. Ajax: 1-4-0, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Groningen scores 1.32 and concedes 1.40 goals per match. Ajax scores 1.88 and concedes 1.24. League average: 3.18 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Groningen 52%, Ajax 72%. Over 2.5: Groningen 52%, Ajax 56%. League level: BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
xG is very similar for both teams. Groningen: 16.0 shots per match, Ajax: 14.9.
Match halves
Groningen: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.72. Ajax: half-time lead 52%, second-half goals 0.80.
Goals by minute
Groningen: 76-90+ (9 goals). Ajax: 31-45+ (12 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eredivisie: 3.18 goals per match, BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
1.32 goals / match - Groningen · 1.88 goals / match - Ajax
Ajax is 13% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.4 goals / match - Groningen · 1.24 goals / match - Ajax
Groningen scores in 76% of matches (19 of 25 matches), while Ajax keeps a clean sheet in 24% (6 of 25 matches).
Ajax scores in 92% of matches (23 of 25 matches), while Groningen keeps a clean sheet in 28% (7 of 25 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Groningen
Over / Under - Ajax
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Groningen · 1.84 pts / match - Ajax
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Groningen - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Ajax - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 52% of matches and wins 44%. Usually protects the lead until full-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 2.20 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Groningen
Ajax
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Groningen 0 - 0 - 1 Ajax. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.