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Ajax

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Ajax go into this game following on from a 1-1 Europa League drawn result against Slavia Prague.

In that match, Ajax had 45% possession and 6 shots at goal with 2 on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Ajax was Branco van den Boomen (18'). For their opponents, Slavia Prague got 20 attempts at goal with 8 of them on target. Tomáš Chorý (67') scored for Slavia Prague.

Ajax have been so strong in attack in recent times, hitting 19 goals past their opponents over the course of the last 6 matches. In those meetings, Ajax have also seen the tally of goals scored against them total 2.

Taking a look at their past results, Ajax:

• are unbeaten in the league by FC Groningen in their previous 5 games.
• are unbeaten in their previous 16 home league matches. What a fortress they have created.

FC Groningen

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Since being defeated in their last game at the hands of Go Ahead Eagles in Eredivisie competition, FC Groningen and their travelling fans will hope for a better result here.

In that game, FC Groningen managed 48% possession and 7 attempts at goal with 1 of them on target. On the other side, Go Ahead Eagles had 16 attempts at goal with 3 of them on target. Oliver Edvardsen (75') was the scorer for Go Ahead Eagles.

The numbers tell their own story, and FC Groningen have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 games, conceding 7 goals overall. Defensively, FC Groningen seem to have a bit of a soft underbelly. We will see whether or not that trend can be continued on into this next match.

Coming into this meeting, FC Groningen have not won away from home in their last 2 league matches.

👥 Head to head

A glance at their prior head to head clashes stretching back to 04/10/2020 shows us that Ajax have won 5 of them and FC Groningen 1, with the number of drawn results standing at 0.

There were also plenty of goals scored in those games, 24 in total which averages out at 4 goals per meeting.

The last league encounter between these clubs was Eredivisie match day 32 on 16/05/2023 which finished with the scoreline of FC Groningen 2-3 Ajax.

The match was refereed by Jeroen Manschot.

ℹ️ Team News: Ajax

Sivert Mannsverk (Ankle injury), Jordan Henderson (Groin problems), Kian Fitz-Jim (Muscle injury), Steven Berghuis (unknown injury), Kristian Hlynsson (Ankle injury), Bertrand Traoré (Knee injury), Julian Rijkhoff (Knee injury), Wout Weghorst (Hamstring injury) and Gastón Ávila (Knee surgery) won’t be able to feature for Ajax gaffer Francesco Farioli.

It’s our opinion that de Godenzonen should employ a 4-3-3 system in the match, handing starts to Remko Pasveer, Devyne Rensch, Josip Sutalo, Youri Baas, Jorrel Hato, Davy Klaassen, B. van den, Kenneth Taylor, Christian Rasmussen, Brian Brobbey and Jaydon Banel.

ℹ️ Team News: FC Groningen

We’re of the thinking that Trots van het Noorden could decide to make use of a 4-4-2 formation, starting Etienne Vaessen, Leandro Bacuna, Thijmen Blokzijl, Finn Stam, Wouter Prins, Jorg Schreuders, Stije Resink, Johan Hove, Luciano Valente, Romano Postema and Thom van Bergen.

💡 Prediction

In this game, FC Groningen could really find it hard to put one past a Ajax team who have the capability to set up a big win.

We’re therefore predicting a very comprehensive 3-0 winning scoreline for Ajax by the conclusion of the match.

Our expert partners are tipping under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.

Renata Leite, 14:01 06/10/2024