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Groningen vs Ajax - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Netherlands Netherlands

Eredivisie Euroborg, Groningen
Sun, Oct 18, 2026
VS
02:45 PM
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AI Match Summary

Groningen host Ajax in the Eredivisie. Neither defense has been convincing lately, which should mean goals. Groningen have averaged 1.47 scored and 1.7 conceded recently, against Ajax's 2.26 scored and 1.18 conceded. Head-to-head, Groningen have won 1 to Ajax's 3, with 1 draws. They last met on May 21, 2026, ending 2:0. Model xG sits at 1.75 vs 2.38, favoring Ajax. AI goal market prediction: Over 2.5, BTTS: GG.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

23%
Groningen
30%
Draws
47%
Ajax
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Ajax

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

47% / Medium Confidence
  • Ajax carry the better recent record into this one.
  • 47% — that's where the model lands on Ajax taking it.
  • Regular Eredivisie form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 94%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 69%
Over 4.5 Goals 31%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 78.2%
Groningen Clean Sheet 10%
Ajax Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Groningen Ajax
Matches Played 30 34
Wins 10 19
Draws 5 9
Losses 15 6
Goals Scored 1.47 2.26
Goals Conceded 1.7 1.18
Expected Goals (xG) 1.75 2.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 21, 2026 Eredivisie
Ajax vs Groningen
2:0
Mar 7, 2026 Eredivisie
Groningen vs Ajax
3:1
Dec 2, 2025 Eredivisie
Ajax vs Groningen
2:0
May 14, 2025 Eredivisie
Groningen vs Ajax
2:2
Oct 6, 2024 Eredivisie
Ajax vs Groningen
3:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Groningen 14 / 100
Ajax 65 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Groningen Ajax

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Ajax Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Groningen scored in 83% of their last 30 games.

Historical meetings average 3.20 goals per match.

Ajax has conceded goals in 71% of their last 34 outings.

Recent resilience: Groningen stayed unbeaten in 3 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Groningen VS Ajax
1.88 Goals Scored 3.13
1.63 Goals Conceded 1.63
88% Over 1.5 100%
75% Over 2.5 88%
50% Over 3.5 88%

Recent Form & Match History

Groningen

(Home)
18 Sept
Groningen
3 : 0
Zwolle
12 Sept
G.A. Eagles
1 : 1
Groningen
06 Sept
Groningen
2 : 2
Twente
28 Aug
Groningen
2 : 3
Sittard
23 Aug
PSV
5 : 1
Groningen
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Ajax

(Away)
19 Sept
Ajax
2 : 2
Excelsior
15 Sept
Ajax
5 : 1
Willem II
12 Sept
Sittard
1 : 5
Ajax
05 Sept
Ajax
1 : 3
PSV
30 Aug
Telstar
0 : 4
Ajax
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 AZ Alkmaar 7 6 1 0 18:6 19
2 Feyenoord 7 5 2 0 25:7 17
3 PSV 7 5 1 1 24:10 16
4 Twente 7 5 1 1 15:7 16
5 Ajax 7 4 2 1 21:9 14
6 Sittard 7 4 1 2 13:14 13
7 Excelsior 7 3 2 2 15:9 11
8 Groningen 7 3 2 2 15:13 11
9 G.A. Eagles 7 2 4 1 16:14 10
10 Heerenveen 7 2 3 2 11:9 9
11 Nijmegen 7 2 2 3 12:13 8
12 Sparta Rotterdam 7 1 2 4 10:17 5
13 Telstar 7 1 2 4 5:12 5
14 Cambuur 7 1 2 4 10:19 5
15 Utrecht 7 1 2 4 11:24 5
16 Zwolle 7 1 1 5 6:20 4
17 Den Haag 7 0 2 5 7:17 2
18 Willem II 7 0 2 5 6:20 2
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (League phase)
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Europa League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Promotion - Eredivisie (Conference League - Play Offs)
Relegation - Eredivisie (Relegation - Play Offs)
Relegation - Eerste Divisie 2027/2028 (Main)