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Groningen vs Ajax

Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium, Groningen4 October 2020 at 11:15
10
Away

Ajax

Referee: D. Higler

Match Events

Groningen
Ajax
Kick Off
Half Time
R. Balk
49′
55′
AntonyDavid Neres
60′Ryan Gravenberch
68′
E. ÁlvarezJ. Ekkelenkamp
J. LarsenP. Joosten
69′
R. BalkM. El Hankouri
69′
69′
Z. LabyadL. Traoré
76′
N. MazraouiK. Huntelaar
76′
D. BlindL. Martínez
R. LundqvistT. Poll
87′
D. van KaamR. Postema
90+7′
Full Time

Match Statistics

2Shots on Goal2
7Shots off Goal11
10Total Shots18
1Blocked Shots5
7Shots insidebox11
3Shots outsidebox7
10Fouls9
1Corner Kicks11
2Offsides4
30%Ball Possession70%
0Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
2Goalkeeper Saves1
268Total passes606
144Passes accurate480
54%Passes %79%

Match Summary

Groningen defeated Ajax 1:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2020. Goals were scored by R. Balk 49′. 1 yellow cards were shown. Groningen had 30% possession while Ajax held 70%. Groningen had 10 shots (2 on target) compared to 18 (2 on target) for Ajax. Groningen made 4 substitutions, Ajax made 5.

Rivalry since 2010

Groningen vs Ajax Head to Head Results

29 stretnutí
Groningen
4
wins
Drawn
4
Ajax
21
wins
Total goals
84 · 2.9/match
Both scored
15/29 · 52%
Over 2.5
15/29 · 52%

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 (14%) — the odds may underestimate Groningen.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.5%

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 14.6%Draw 20.4%Away 70.4%

Odds Range

1X2
Min6.504.601.40
Max7.005.121.44
Over 2.5: 68.0%Under 2.5: 38.5%
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 market13.9%18.9%67.2%
Public market14.4%18.7%66.9%

Groningen vs Ajax — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Groningen
Result vs. Market: Ajax (70%)

Result differed from 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:00Ajax
11Shots19
3Shots on target3

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