Ajax Amsterdam vs Groningen Prediction: The Dutch Giants Will Be Merciless

Ajax Amsterdam will welcome Groningen to Johan Cruijff ArenA in the eighth round of the Eredivisie. 

Let's have a look at the latest Netherlands Eredivisie predictions between Ajax Amsterdam vs. Groningen, probable lineups, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Ajax Amsterdam

Form: WDWLW

Despite not picking up all three points in their match against Slavia Prague in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) league phase on Thursday, playing out a 1-1 draw, head coach Francesco Farioli was still pleased with his team's performance. 

Before that, the Amsterdammers secured their third win in five Eredivisie games with a comfortable 2-0 victory over RKC Waalwijk on Sunday. As a result, they currently occupy fifth place in the standings and are four points behind fourth-placed FC Twente, albeit with two games in hand.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

Pasveer; Rensch, Sutalo, Baas, Hato; Klaassen, Van den Boomen, Taylor; Banel, Brobbey, Rasmussen

Groningen

Form: LLDDD

Newly promoted outfit Groningen is trying to establish itself as a top-flight team. Avoiding defeat in their first five games (D3, W2) almost seemed like the case, but things have since taken a downturn with the team now delivering a string of unconvincing performances.

Their recent 1-0 home defeat at the hands of the Go Ahead Eagles during the weekend marked their second consecutive league defeat. However, this has also extended their winless run to five matches (D3, L2), leaving them in ninth place with 9 points amassed. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

Vaessen; Bacuna, Blokzijl, Stam, Prins; Schreuders, Resink, Hove, Valente; Postema, Van Bergen

Match Facts

• Ajax Amsterdam is currently on a five-game winning streak against Groningen.
• Groningen has not played an away game against Ajax Amsterdam since 1994.
• Ajax Amsterdam averages 3 goals per game when playing at home, and Groningen averages 1.33 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 60 meetings, Ajax Amsterdam has won 45 times, Groningen has won 8 times, and there have been 7 draws, with the goal difference being 142-62 in favor of Ajax Amsterdam. 

Expert Betting Tips

It goes without saying that Groningen will have a difficult game against Ajax Amsterdam. The team led by Francesco Ajax Amsterdam has been performing to the required standards and has demonstrated their quality both in the league and European Championships and is expected to come out on top. 

The home team heads into this upcoming encounter as strong favourites to pick up all three points, which is why we suggest supporting them in the Asian handicap -1.5 considering this has been the case in four of their last five encounters against Groningen. 

• Asian Handicap - Ajax Amsterdam -1.5 for 1.95
• Ajax Amsterdam To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 1.91
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.91