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Groningen vs Ajax

Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion, Groningen1 April 2018 at 13:30
12
Away

Ajax

Referee: Kevin Blom

Match Events

Groningen
Ajax
Kick Off
T. van Weert

assist: M. Mahi

14′
24′Joël Veltman
25′Hakim Ziyech
Half Time
57′
L. SchöneS. de Jong
64′
J. Kluivert

assist: H. Ziyech

Django Warmerdam70′
79′
R. KristensenC. Eiting
86′Joël Veltman
86′Joël Veltman
87′Donny van de Beek
A. HrusticJesper Drost
88′
89′
K. Huntelaar

assist: J. Kluivert

90′André Onana
D. ZeefuikK. Larsen
90+1′
90′
David NeresM. Wöber
Full Time

Match Statistics

5Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal7
13Total Shots11
4Blocked Shots0
9Shots insidebox6
4Shots outsidebox5
10Fouls7
5Corner Kicks1
1Offsides1
42%Ball Possession58%
1Yellow Cards5
0Red Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves5
393Total passes543
283Passes accurate434
72%Passes %80%

Match Summary

Ajax defeated Groningen 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017. Goals were scored by T. van Weert 14′, J. Kluivert 64′, K. Huntelaar 89′. 6 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. Groningen had 42% possession while Ajax held 58%. Groningen had 13 shots (5 on target) compared to 11 (4 on target) for Ajax. Groningen made 2 substitutions, Ajax made 3.

Rivalry since 2010

Groningen vs Ajax Head to Head Results

29 stretnutí
Groningen
5
wins
Drawn
4
Ajax
20
wins
Total goals
82 · 2.8/match
Both scored
14/29 · 48%
Over 2.5
14/29 · 48%

Recent Form

Groningen

LLDWWD

Ajax

DWWLDW

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.

Groningen2wins
1draws10 meetings
Ajax7wins

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 (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (8%) — the odds may underestimate Groningen.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.4%

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 9.7%Draw 16.7%Away 79.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min9.005.501.25
Max11.946.431.26
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 market8.1%15.1%76.8%
Public market9.4%15.6%75.0%
Δ1.3%0.6%1.8%

Groningen vs Ajax — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Ajax
Result vs. Market: Ajax (80%)

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.

GroningenHalf-time:10Ajax
13Shots11
5Shots 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: Groningen

W 335D 255L 420
Over 2.552
Goals scored1327

Away Record: Ajax

W 739D 213L 159
Over 2.565
Goals scored2742

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026