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Ajax vs Groningen

Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam15 September 2018 at 19:45
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Referee: Dennis Higler

Match Events

Ajax
Groningen
Kick Off
K. Huntelaar

Penalty

18′
Nicolás Tagliafico28′
Lasse Schöne35′
Half Time
K. Huntelaar
66′
67′
M. MahiM. Cassierra
D. Tadić

assist: H. Ziyech

76′
L. SchöneC. Eiting
77′
D. TadićD. van de Beek
79′
80′
J. ChabotM. Breij
80′
L. ReisT. van de Looi
H. ZiyechZ. Labyad
87′
Full Time

Match Statistics

6Shots on Goal2
8Shots off Goal4
18Total Shots8
4Blocked Shots2
12Shots insidebox5
6Shots outsidebox3
6Fouls16
4Corner Kicks2
1Offsides1
71%Ball Possession29%
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves3
698Total passes270
616Passes accurate192
88%Passes %71%

Match Summary

Ajax defeated Groningen 3:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2018. Goals were scored by K. Huntelaar 18′ (pen.), K. Huntelaar 66′, D. Tadić 76′. 2 yellow cards were shown. Ajax had 71% possession while Groningen held 29%. Ajax had 18 shots (6 on target) compared to 8 (2 on target) for Groningen. Ajax made 3 substitutions, Groningen made 3.

Rivalry since 2010

Ajax vs Groningen Head to Head Results

29 stretnutí
Ajax
20
wins
Drawn
4
Groningen
5
wins
Total goals
82 · 2.8/match
Both scored
15/29 · 52%
Over 2.5
14/29 · 48%

Recent Form

Ajax

DWWLDW

Groningen

LLDWWD

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

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

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 (83%) — the odds may underestimate Ajax.

Market Summary

Margin: 6.3%

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 88.0%Draw 12.5%Away 5.8%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.127.5017.00
Max1.158.4317.99
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 market83.3%11.4%5.3%
Public market82.0%12.5%5.5%
Δ1.3%1.1%0.2%

Ajax vs Groningen — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Ajax
Result vs. Market: Ajax (88%)

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
17Shots7
5Shots on target2

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 739D 213L 159
Over 2.565
Goals scored2742

Away Record: Groningen

W 335D 255L 420
Over 2.552
Goals scored1327

Data: football-data.co.uk

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

API data: 11 May 2026