Ajax vs Groningen Prediction: First match for the champions at home

Ajax are always the favorites at the Johan Cruyff Arena. They also have a solid record against Groningen and should face no problems in securing a win here.

Groningen and Ajax did not really excel in defense and I think it will remain so in this game as well. Their matches recently have had a lot of goals, and I expect that here as well. I think that the guest is too underestimated and I think that he is definitely able to score at least one goal. Groningen always struggle to get points in Amsterdam, they have lost the last 14 games in a row here

Ajax beat Fortuna Sittard in the opening round of season and will be looking to repeat that achievement here. Anything but a home win here will be miracle. Of course, Ajax always feels the pressure to deliver what is expected at Johan Cruyff Arena but in most of the matches Ajax does what is expected and required at this stadium – wins.

Groningen played only 2:2 at home in the first round against Volendam. Of course, it is unfair to take away chances of anyone in football and any other sport, but Groningen should look for points on other matches against other opponents.

Ajax as defending champion and home ground shouldn’t have any problems in winning against Groningen. It’s expected Ajax to make pressure from the start and to win this match without a lot of drama. Both Ajax and Groningen showed a lot of weakness in the defense so goals can be expected in Amsterdam. Managers don’t have issues so both teams will play with the best available players.

• Ajax to win and over 3.5 for 1.92
• Ajax to win and both teams to score for 2.50
• Both teams to score and over 2.5 for 2.00