7 March 2021 at 11:15

31
Full Time
Referee: D. Higler

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

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Head-to-Head Record

Ajax dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Ajax7wins
1draws10 meetings
Groningen2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

3.8

Average goals per game

80%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (100%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (78%) — the odds may underestimate Ajax.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.2%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 82.0%Draw 15.2%Away 8.0%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.206.0012.00
Max1.247.0013.00
Over 2.5: 69.4%Under 2.5: 37.0%
Market favourite:Ajax · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market78.0%14.2%7.8%
Public market78.7%13.5%7.9%

Ajax vs Groningen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Ajax
Result vs. Market: Ajax (82%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

AjaxHalf-time:10Groningen
21Shots9
8Shots on target4

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
07/03/26Groningen3–1Ajax2.80/3.60/2.45
02/12/25Ajax2–0Groningen1.71/4.13/4.33
14/05/25Groningen2–2Ajax4.83/4.15/1.64
06/10/24Ajax3–1Groningen1.35/5.13/8.02
14/05/23Groningen2–3Ajax12.22/6.30/1.23
14/08/22Ajax6–1Groningen1.16/7.96/14.74
02/04/22Groningen1–3Ajax11.67/5.87/1.25
25/09/21Ajax3–0Groningen1.05/12.40/37.35
07/03/21Ajax3–1Groningen1.22/6.60/12.46
04/10/20Groningen1–0Ajax6.83/4.91/1.42

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Ajax

W 738D 212L 159
Over 2.565
Goals scored2738

Away Record: Groningen

W 335D 255L 418
Over 2.552
Goals scored1324

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Ajax defeated Groningen 3:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2020. Goals were scored by R. Gravenberch 5′, S. Haller 54′, D. Tadić 77′ (pen.), A. El Messaoudi 84′. 3 yellow cards were shown. Ajax had 57% possession while Groningen held 43%. Ajax had 21 shots (8 on target) compared to 9 (4 on target) for Groningen. Ajax made 4 substitutions, Groningen made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between Ajax and Groningen — 4 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

Ajax
Groningen
Kick Off
R. Gravenberch

assist: D. Tadić

5′
Half Time
46′
P. AbrahamP. Joosten
S. Haller

assist: David Neres

54′
M. KudusJ. Ekkelenkamp
63′
74′
R. LundqvistA. El Messaoudi
74′
M. te WierikW. Dammers
D. Tadić

Penalty

77′
David NeresAntony
78′
D. TadićO. Idrissi
78′
83′
D. van KaamS. Schreck
83′
B. van HintumJ. van Kaam
84′
A. El Messaoudi

assist: T. Suslov

D. KlaassenZ. Labyad
88′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Ajax had 57% possession against Groningen's 43%. Ajax registered 21 shots (8 on target) while Groningen managed 9 (4 on target). Corner kicks: 5–3. Fouls committed: 10–8.

8Shots on Goal4
5Shots off Goal2
21Total Shots9
8Blocked Shots3
17Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox3
10Fouls8
5Corner Kicks3
0Offsides0
57%Ball Possession43%
2Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
3Goalkeeper Saves4
556Total passes405
466Passes accurate323
84%Passes %80%

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, Ajax have recorded 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats. Groningen show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

Ajax

WLDWLD

Groningen

DWWDWL

Ajax vs Groningen Head to Head Results

Ajax and Groningen have met 29 times — Ajax won 20, Groningen won 5, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. Ajax leads the head-to-head with 20 victories from 29 meetings. A combined 81 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.79 per match (57 for the home side, 24 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (48%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 14 games (48%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–1 in 2022.

20

Ajax

4

Drawn

5

Groningen

Goals: 57Goals: 24

Recent Meetings (29)

7 Mar 2026Groningen3 – 1Ajax
2 Dec 2025Ajax2 – 0Groningen
14 May 2025Groningen2 – 2Ajax
6 Oct 2024Ajax3 – 1Groningen
16 May 2023Groningen2 – 3Ajax
14 Aug 2022Ajax6 – 1Groningen
2 Apr 2022Groningen1 – 3Ajax
25 Sept 2021Ajax3 – 0Groningen
4 Oct 2020Groningen1 – 0Ajax
26 Jan 2020Groningen2 – 1Ajax
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026