Ajax vs Groningen โ€” Eredivisie Match Preview

Ajax face Groningen in Eredivisie at Kras Stadion, kicking off on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 04:45 PM UTC.

Ajax sit 5th in the Eredivisie table with 56 points from 34 games (14W 14D 6L), while Groningen are 9th with 48 points (14W 6D 14L).

Recent Form

Ajax recent form: DLDWL. D 0-0 vs Heerenveen (A, 2026-05-17). L 1-2 vs Utrecht (H, 2026-05-10). D 2-2 vs PSV Eindhoven (H, 2026-05-02). W 2-0 vs NAC Breda (A, 2026-04-25). L 0-1 vs Twente (H, 2026-04-16).

Groningen recent form: WWLLD. W 2-1 vs Heracles (A, 2026-05-17). W 2-1 vs NEC Nijmegen (H, 2026-05-10). L 2-3 vs Excelsior (H, 2026-05-02). L 1-3 vs Feyenoord (A, 2026-04-25). D 0-0 vs GO Ahead Eagles (H, 2026-04-11).

Eredivisie League Table

Eredivisie League Table
#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPts
1PSV Eindhoven34273410145+5684
2Feyenoord3419877044+2665
3NEC Nijmegen34161177753+2459
4Twente34151365940+1958
5Ajax34141466241+2156
6Utrecht34158115542+1353
7AZ Alkmaar341410105851+752
8Heerenveen34149115753+451
9Groningen34146144945+448
10Sparta Rotterdam34127154062-2243
11Fortuna Sittard34116174963-1439
12GO Ahead Eagles34814125453+138
13Excelsior34108164356-1338
14Telstar34910154955-637
15PEC Zwolle34910154471-2737
16FC Volendam3488183555-2032
17NAC Breda34611173558-2329
18Heracles3454253585-5019

Head-to-Head Record

In 10 previous meetings, Ajax have won 7 times, Groningen have won 2 times, and 1 matches ended in a draw. Their encounters average 3.8 goals per game. Both teams scored in 70% of H2H meetings.

  • 2026-03-07: Groningen 3-1 Ajax (Eredivisie)
  • 2025-12-02: Ajax 2-0 Groningen (Eredivisie)
  • 2025-05-14: Groningen 2-2 Ajax (Eredivisie)
  • 2024-10-06: Ajax 3-1 Groningen (Eredivisie)
  • 2023-05-16: Groningen 2-3 Ajax (Eredivisie)

Season Statistics

Ajax: 1 Goals Scored (Avg), 1 Goals Conceded (Avg), 2 Clean Sheets, 40% BTTS Rate.

Groningen: 1.4 Goals Scored (Avg), 1.6 Goals Conceded (Avg), 1 Clean Sheets, 80% BTTS Rate.

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About Ajax vs Groningen Match

Competition

Eredivisie

Netherlands

Kick-off

Thursday, May 21, 2026

16:45 (local time)

Venue

Kras Stadion

Ajax face Groningen in Eredivisie in Kras Stadion, kicking off on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 16:45. Ajax sit 5th in the table with 56 points, while Groningen are 9th with 48 points. Ajax's recent form reads DLDWL while Groningen come into this game in WWLLD form.

Head-to-Head Record (10 matches)

Ajax
7
1
2
Groningen
7 Wins1 Draw2 Wins

3.8

Avg Goals Per Match

26 - 12

Total Goals H2H

70%

Both Teams Scored

80%

Over 2.5 Goals

Recent Meetings

Groningen3 - 1Ajax
Ajax2 - 0Groningen
Groningen2 - 2Ajax

Based on the last 10 meetings between Ajax and Groningen, Ajax have the upper hand with 7 wins compared to Groningen's 2. Their encounters tend to be high-scoring, averaging 3.8 goals per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their H2H meetings, making BTTS a popular market for this fixture. Check our AI predictions, team form, and market odds to inform your betting decisions.

Team Statistics

1Goals Scored (Avg)1.4
1Goals Conceded (Avg)1.6
2
Clean Sheets
1
Clean Sheets
40%
BTTS Rate
80%
BTTS Rate

Recent Form

Last 5 matches for each team

Ajax
DLDWL
D0-0vsHeerenveen2026-05-17A
L1-2vsUtrecht2026-05-10H
D2-2vsPSV Eindhoven2026-05-02H
W2-0vsNAC Breda2026-04-25A
L0-1vsTwente2026-04-16H
Groningen
WWLLD
W2-1vsHeracles2026-05-17A
W2-1vsNEC Nijmegen2026-05-10H
L2-3vsExcelsior2026-05-02H
L1-3vsFeyenoord2026-04-25A
D0-0vsGO Ahead Eagles2026-04-11H

Head to Head

Last meetings (6 shown, view more in H2H tab)

Groningen3 - 1Ajax
2026-03-07 โ€ข Eredivisie
Ajax2 - 0Groningen
2025-12-02 โ€ข Eredivisie
Groningen2 - 2Ajax
2025-05-14 โ€ข Eredivisie
Ajax3 - 1Groningen
2024-10-06 โ€ข Eredivisie
Groningen2 - 3Ajax
2023-05-16 โ€ข Eredivisie
Ajax6 - 1Groningen
2022-08-14 โ€ข Eredivisie
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Key Markets

Home
1.84
Draw
3.85
Away
3.75

Eredivisie Standings

Current league table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1PSV Eindhoven342734+5684
2Feyenoord341987+2665
3NEC Nijmegen3416117+2459
4Twente3415136+1958
5Ajax3414146+2156
6Utrecht3415811+1353
7AZ Alkmaar34141010+752
8Heerenveen3414911+451
9Groningen3414614+448
10Sparta Rotterdam3412715-2243
11Fortuna Sittard3411617-1439
12GO Ahead Eagles3481412+138
13Excelsior3410816-1338
14Telstar3491015-637
15PEC Zwolle3491015-2737
16FC Volendam348818-2032
17NAC Breda3461117-2329
18Heracles345425-5019

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