Ajax vs Groningen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 May 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Ajax vs Groningen

Ajax meet Groningen at Johan Cruyff Arena, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Thursday 21 May.

Ajax can’t be ignored when they meet Groningen, especially as betting odds of -119 are available for this prediction. The Full-Time Result market offers strong value here, making the hosts an appealing option.

Ajax played out a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was away from home at Abe Lenstra Stadion against Heerenveen. Oscar Garcia's men managed six shots on target and had 47% possession.

FC Groningen won their previous league game 2-1. This away victory at Asito Stadion against Heracles was their second the Eredivisie triumph on the spin. Groningen had 48% possession and managed five shots on goal, while David van der Werff and Tygo Land were both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Groningen and Ajax saw the former win at home. It was a 3-1 scoreline at Euroborg Stadion. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen seven Ajax wins, two Groningen victories and one draw.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Ajax	34	14	14	6	62	41	21	62:41	56
9	Groningen	34	14	6	14	49	45	4	49:45	48

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 13.2 attempts. Ajax have had 53.9% possession, 499.0 passes and 4.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.0 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 6.7 corners.

Top scorer Mika Godts has found the net 4 times, Steven Berghuis 3, with Wout Weghorst and Davy Klaassen both scoring 2. Mika Godts has the most assists with 4, while goalkeeper Maarten Paes has 5 clean sheets.

Groningen have won 5, lost 3 and drawn 2, averaging 5.9 shots on goal, 16.5 attempts and 1.8 goals. Dick Lukkien's side average 49.7% possession, 397.9 passes, 6.2 corners awarded and 6.0 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 12.4 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.

Thom van Bergen has scored 5, followed by Tygo Land on 3 and Oskar Zawada with 2. Younes Taha has clocked up 4 assists, with Etienne Vaessen and Hidde Jurjus collectively keeping 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Ajax predicted lineup (4-3-3): Maarten Paes (GK), Anton Gaaei, Ko Itakura, Youri Baas, Lucas Rosa, Davy Klaassen, Jorthy Mokio, Sean Steur, Steven Berghuis, Wouter Weghorst, Mika Godts.

FC Groningen predicted lineup (4-4-2): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, Dies Janse, Marvin Peersman, David van der Werff, Tika de Jonge, Tygo Land, Jorg Schreuders, Younes Taha, Thom van Bergen.

Ajax vs Groningen Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Ajax vs Groningen betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, corners betting edge, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

Ajax could land the money in this Eredivisie game and we’ll take this pick with confidence. There are appealing odds of -119 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.

The Eredivisie tipsters at Sportsgambler.com always have a strong handle on team news. A form guide is also utilised for our betting verdict along with checking out the numbers that are going to help inform our final football picks.

Key Ajax vs FC Groningen league stats:

• Groningen have lost 10 of their last 19 games on the road.
• Ajax have won 7 of their last 10 games against Groningen.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 54.3% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

Ajax To Win @ -119 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Ajax 2 - 1 Groningen

You can secure odds of +600 that Ajax are able to land a 2-1 victory. Correct score betting can provide plenty of fun and it’s a way of landing bigger odds.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Davy Klaassen to Score +350

Davy Klaassen (Ajax) has netted two goals in his past six Eredivisie games. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +350.

Latest Davy Klaassen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+350

First

+1100

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -143

All of the past five Ajax matches have seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered, with an average of 12.20 corners in the previous ten Groningen games. The amount of corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of -143.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ajax

Total

10.90 4.20 6.70

Home

8.90 4.40 4.50

Away

10.60 4.00 6.60

Groningen

Total

12.20 6.20 6.00

Home

13.20 7.10 6.10

Away

10.70 6.50 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-137

Under 9.5

-103

Ajax Corners

Over 5.5

-119

Under 5.5

-119

Groningen Corners

Over 3.5

-147

Under 3.5

+104

Most Corners

1

-200

X

+700

2

+195

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Ajax vs Groningen Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Ajax are forecasted to have a 54% chance of triumphing in this Eredivisie encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being -119. The +265 means that FC Groningen are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 provides the chance to bet on Ajax to effectively win. If you want to oppose them, there’s the alternative to back Groningen +0.5 at -103 and that gets the draw onside.

The expectation is that Over 2.5 Goals will be scored according to the latest odds. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -222.

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Full-Time Result

1

-119

X

+285

2

+265

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+143

2

+270

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-417

X2

-108

Draw No Bet

1

-263

2

+170

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-119

2 Hcp +0.5

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+155

Over 2.5

-208

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-222

No

+155

Mika Godts is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +350. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Mika Godts (Ajax)

First

+112

Anytime

+350

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

First

+130

Anytime

+390

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

First

+205

Anytime

+650

David van der Werff (Groningen)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

First

+250

Anytime

+800

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

First

+260

Anytime

+800

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

First

+280

Anytime

+800

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

First

+280

Anytime

+850

Maher Carrizo (Ajax)

First

+320

Anytime

+950

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

First

+320

Anytime

+900

Younes Taha (Groningen)

First

+330

Anytime

+1050

Rayane Bounida (Ajax)

First

+330

Anytime

+1100

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

First

+350

Anytime

+1100

Stije Resink (Groningen)

First

+400

Anytime

+1200

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

First

+500

Anytime

+1500

Oleksandr Zinchenko (Ajax)

First

+650

Anytime

+1900

Marvin Peersman (Groningen)

First

+650

Anytime

+2200

Anton Gaaei (Ajax)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Jorthy Mokio (Ajax)

First

+700

Anytime

+2200

Youri Baas (Ajax)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

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Ajax vs Groningen Lineups & Team News

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