Ajax and Groningen face each other on Thursday 05.21.2026, at 17:45 (UK Time), in a Eredivisie 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Ajax's home ground, the Johan Cruijff Arena.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax N.V. and F.C. Groningen B.V., grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Ajax vs Groningen
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Ajax preview
Ajax heads into the match with the following record in the Eredivisie: in 34 matches, Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax N.V. secured 14 victories, 14 draws, and 6 losses, maintaining an average of 1.65 points per game.
Taking a broader look at The Lancers's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 17 victories so far.
Ajax has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 77 goals, of which 62 were scored in the Eredivisie, resulting in an average of 1.82 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Mika Godts, who has found the back of the net 17 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Mika Godts has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 12 assists.
On the defensive side, Ajax has conceded 41 goals in the Eredivisie (an average of 1.21 per game) and 70 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.59 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Groningen preview
Groningen comes into the game with 34 matches played so far in the Eredivisie. They have secured 14 victories, 6 draws, and 14 losses, maintaining an average of 1.41 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 14 wins, 6 draws, and 15 losses.
F.C. Groningen B.V.'s attack has been highly effective, scoring 51 goals during this period. Of that total, 49 were netted in the Eredivisie, with an average of 1.44 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.46.
Pride of the North's offensive system is led by Thom van Bergen, the team's top scorer this season. The dutch forward has found the back of the net 9 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Younes Taha El Idrissi. The forward has contributed with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 45 goals with an average of 1.32 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 50 goals in 35 matches, averaging 1.43 per match.
Head to head: Ajax vs Groningen
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Ajax
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D L D W W |
1.6 |
| Home | L D L W D |
1 |
| Away | D W W D L |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 53% | 29% |
| Goals | 3.03 | 2.88 | 3.18 |
| Scored | 1.82 | 1.88 | 1.76 |
| Conceded | 1.21 | 1 | 1.41 |
| Both Teams to Score | 68% | 59% | 76% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 35% | 24% |
| Failed To Score | 9% | 6% | 12% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 71% | 47% |
|
xG
|
1.71 | 1.87 | 1.55 |
|
xGA
|
1.49 | 1.36 | 1.61 |
Groningen
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L L D |
1.4 |
| Home | W L D W W |
2 |
| Away | W L W D L |
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 41% | 41% |
| Goals | 2.76 | 2.65 | 2.88 |
| Scored | 1.44 | 1.59 | 1.29 |
| Conceded | 1.32 | 1.06 | 1.59 |
| Both Teams to Score | 56% | 53% | 59% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 35% | 24% |
| Failed To Score | 21% | 24% | 18% |
| 1st to Score | 59% | 59% | 53% |
|
xG
|
1.74 | 1.77 | 1.7 |
|
xGA
|
1.32 | 1.24 | 1.39 |
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