Groningen vs Ajax Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Mar 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Groningen vs Ajax

Groningen clash with Ajax at Euroborg Stadion, with kick-off set for 10:30 on Saturday 7 March.

We’re keen to back Ajax 0.0 at -139 on the Asian Handicap. There’s the prospect of a solid return if the visitors get the better of Groningen and the bonus of money back if the game ends all square.

FC Groningen have lost their last six games. Away at Kras Stadion, they recently suffered a 3-2 defeat against Volendam. Dick Lukkien's team enjoyed 53% possession and had eight shots on target, while Stije Resink and Thom van Bergen each scored one goal.

Ajax had a 0-0 draw at Mac3Park Stadion in their previous game. This was away to PEC Zwolle. The Sons of God had the lion’s share of the ball enjoying 60% possession and two shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Ajax have gone unbeaten in their past eight meetings with Groningen. In the last clash, Ajax secured a 2-0 win when hosting at Johan Cruyff Arena. The previous 10 H2H games have included seven wins for Ajax, two triumphs for Groningen and a single draw.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Ajax	30	13	12	5	57	37	20	57:37	51
9	Groningen	30	12	6	12	42	37	5	42:37	42

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2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 14.8 attempts. Groningen have had 52.3% possession, 431.7 passes and 7.9 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.4 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts, while being awarded 4.0 corners.

Stije Resink is the top goalscorer with 3, Younes Taha has 2, with Thom van Bergen and two other players on 1. Younes Taha is the leading assists maker on 3, with goalies Etienne Vaessen and Hidde Jurjus collectively keeping 3 clean sheets.

Ajax have 4 victories and 6 draws, with an average of 15.4 attempts, 6.4 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. The Amsterdam outfit average 56.3% possession, 520.6 passes, 4.2 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts.

Mika Godts is the leading scorer with 7 goals, followed by Youri Baas on 3, with Jorthy Mokio and two others bagging 2. Rayane Bounida has had 4 assists, with Vitezslav Jaros and Maarten Paes notching 3 clean sheets between them in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Groningen confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Tyrique Mercera, Thijmen Blokzijl, Dies Janse, Marvin Peersman, David van der Werff, Tygo Land, Jorg Schreuders, Travis Hernes, Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson, Thom van Bergen.

Ajax confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Maarten Paes (GK), Anton Gaaei, Josip Sutalo, Youri Baas, Owen Wijndal, Davy Klaassen, Jorthy Mokio, Sean Steur, Steven Berghuis, Wout Weghorst, Mika Godts.

Groningen vs Ajax Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Groningen vs Ajax with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners angle, key player prop plays and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.

Match Prediction

Our verdict is that Ajax are a great bet at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap when it comes to this Eredivisie encounter. This pick offers plenty of appeal at odds of -139, with a win anticipated for the away team.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest Eredivisie stats.

Key FC Groningen vs Ajax league stats:

• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Groningen in 6 consecutive games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Groningen in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Groningen in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Groningen in 8 of their last 10 games against Ajax.

According to the latest betting odds, our pick has a 58.1% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Groningen 1 - 2 Ajax

You can secure odds of +650 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: David van der Werff Over 2.5 Shots +133

David van der Werff (Groningen) has recorded over 2.5 shots in back-to-back Eredivisie matches. We’ve decided to back him on the Overs for Player Shots, with this line looking attractive at odds of +133.

Latest David van der Werff Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+250

First

+600

Shots

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-

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Mika Godts to Score +195

Mika Godts (Ajax) has racked up five goals in his past five Eredivisie games. We’ll throw a dart at +195 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest Mika Godts Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+500

Shots

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -114

There’s been a corner average of 14.40 in the past five home games involving Groningen, with the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered in the last two Ajax matches. There are odds of -114 being served up when it comes to this Total Corners wager and we think the teams can cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Groningen

Total

11.90 7.90 4.00

Home

12.20 8.20 4.00

Away

10.40 6.00 4.40

Ajax

Total

9.30 4.20 5.10

Home

9.50 4.90 4.60

Away

9.40 3.60 5.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-123

Groningen Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-114

Ajax Corners

Over 4.5

-112

Under 4.5

-127

Most Corners

1

-105

X

+600

2

+108

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Groningen vs Ajax 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 44% chance of triumphing in this Eredivisie encounter according to the bookmakers. It leads to their latest betting odds being +125. FC Groningen are the +190 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

There’s a nice alternative in the form of the Half-Time Result market. This allows you to back Ajax at +180 to lead at the break or alternatively opt for Groningen at +225. The draw is the third option at +138.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -192.

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Full-Time Result

1

+190

X

+265

2

+125

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+138

2

+180

Double Chance

1X

-164

12

-370

X2

-250

Draw No Bet

1

+108

2

-154

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-119

2 Hcp -0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+123

Over 2.5

-161

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-192

No

+145

Favourite Mika Godts is priced at +500 to be the first player to find the net. There’s also the opportunity to back him to score any time at odds of +180.

Mika Godts (Ajax)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

First

+230

Anytime

+650

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

First

+240

Anytime

+650

David van der Werff (Groningen)

First

+250

Anytime

+600

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

First

+250

Anytime

+700

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

First

+280

Anytime

+650

Maher Carrizo (Ajax)

First

+290

Anytime

+800

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Rayane Bounida (Ajax)

First

+320

Anytime

+950

Younes Taha (Groningen)

First

+320

Anytime

+950

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

First

+330

Anytime

+900

Stije Resink (Groningen)

First

+340

Anytime

+950

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

First

+360

Anytime

+1000

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

First

+400

Anytime

+1000

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

First

+400

Anytime

+1050

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Anton Gaaei (Ajax)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Jorthy Mokio (Ajax)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Youri Baas (Ajax)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Mika Godts (Ajax)

Over 2.5

-132

Under 2.5

-

Wout Weghorst (Ajax)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 2.5

+138

Under 2.5

-

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-

Kasper Dolberg (Ajax)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Kian Fitz-Jim (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+150

Under 1.5

-

Davy Klaassen (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Oliver Edvardsen (Ajax)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Rayane Bounida (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Steven Berghuis (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-106

Under 1.5

-

Oscar Gloukh (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-

Maher Carrizo (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Don-Angelo Konadu (Ajax)

Over 1.5

-100

Under 1.5

-

Anton Gaaei (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Jorthy Mokio (Ajax)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-114

Under 0.5

-

Youri Baas (Ajax)

Over 0.5

+108

Under 0.5

-

Groningen have been defeated in three straight matches at Euroborg Stadion. Dick Lukkien's team have five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Ajax are unbeaten in the last six games on their travels. The Sons of God have six draws, three wins and one defeat in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.70.

Groningen drew 2-2 with Ajax when the sides last met at Euroborg Stadion. The 6 H2H meetings most recently played at Euroborg Stadion have featured three Ajax wins, one draw and two victories for Groningen.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Groningen Home Stats		2-3-5	2.30	1.10	1.20	5	5	5	5
Ajax Away Stats		3-6-1	3.70	2.00	1.70	8	2	9	1

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Groningen vs Ajax Lineups & Team News

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