Groningen
- Groningen has lost five consecutive games in all competitions, including away defeats to FC Twente (2-1) and FC Volendam (3-2).
- Dick Lukkien has focused on defensive structure and direct transitions since his appointment, but the team is running out of steam after a rotten run of results.
- Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson has provided a focal point in attack for Groningen, with the young Dane scoring six Eredivisie goals in 20 appearances.
- Young Younes Taha has been in good form of late, scoring two of Groningen's five goals in the last five matches for the Cheeseheads.
Ajax
- Ajax has a positive away record in the Eredivisie this season: W3, D8, L1, scoring 1.92 goals per away game and conceding 1.67.
- The Amsterdam club has not lost in five games (W1, D4), including consecutive draws with NEC Nijmegen and PEC Zwolle, and a 4-1 win over Fortuna Sittard in between.
- Ajax’s 4-3-3 system features overloads at the top and in the middle of the field, with players constantly moving to get on the ball and penetrate the defensive lines.
Head-to-Head
Groningen are winless in their last three home games versus Ajax and this clash between two very different styles of play should suit the visitors.
Key Players
- Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson has provided a focal point in attack for Groningen, with the young Dane scoring six Eredivisie goals in 20 appearances.
- Younes Taha has been in good form of late, scoring two of Groningen's five goals in the last five matches for the Cheeseheads.
- Mika Godts leads the Ajax scoring charts with 13 goals in 23 Eredivisie appearances.
Betting Insights
Backing the visitors to take all three points looks the way to go, with both teams likely to score and a few goals in the game expected.
Prediction
Ajax will dominate the ball and press Groningen at every opportunity, while the hosts will sit deep and look to counter when possible.
