Groningen vs AFC Ajax: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 May

Groningen

L L D L L

18th place in Holland Eredivisie

2-3

16/05/2023 09:00

AFC Ajax

W L D W W

3rd place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Groningen vs AFC Ajax on 16 May 2023 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Groningen vs AFC Ajax preview before placing your bet.

Groningen are currently 18th with 18 points after 34 matches.
AFC Ajax sit 3rd with 69 points from 34 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: AFC Ajax to win with probability 72%.
Head-to-head history favors AFC Ajax, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Groningen have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

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Weather

09:00

2023-05-16

Groningen vs AFC Ajax - Prediction & Odds

Groningen

AFC Ajax

2023-05-16 09:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/05/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Feyenoord	82	34	25	7	2	81	30	51
02 PSV Eindhoven	75	34	23	6	5	89	40	49
03 AFC Ajax	69	34	20	9	5	86	38	48
04 AZ Alkmaar	67	34	20	7	7	68	35	33
05 FC Twente Enschede	64	34	18	10	6	66	27	39
06 Sparta Rotterdam	59	34	17	8	9	60	37	23
07 FC Utrecht	54	34	15	9	10	55	50	5
08 SC Heerenveen	46	34	12	10	12	44	50	-6
09 RKC Waalwijk	41	34	11	8	15	50	64	-14
10 Vitesse Arnhem	40	34	10	10	14	45	50	-5
11 Go Ahead Eagles	40	34	10	10	14	46	56	-10
12 NEC Nijmegen	39	34	8	15	11	42	45	-3
13 Fortuna Sittard	36	34	10	6	18	39	62	-23
14 Volendam	36	34	10	6	18	42	71	-29
15 Excelsior SBV	32	34	9	5	20	32	71	-39
16 Emmen	28	34	6	10	18	33	65	-32
17 SC Cambuur	19	34	5	4	25	26	69	-43
18 Groningen	18	34	4	6	24	31	75	-44

Head To Head

14/08/2022 08:30

AFC Ajax

6 - 1

Groningen

HOL D1

02/04/2022 10:30

Groningen

1 - 3

AFC Ajax

HOL D1

25/09/2021 12:45

AFC Ajax

3 - 0

Groningen

HOL D1

07/03/2021 07:15

AFC Ajax

3 - 1

Groningen

HOL D1

04/10/2020 06:15

Groningen

1 - 0

AFC Ajax

HOL D1

26/01/2020 09:30

Groningen

2 - 1

AFC Ajax

HOL D1

Groningen

33%

Draw

AFC Ajax

67%

Groningen Last 6 matches

07/05/2023 08:30

Go Ahead Eagles 1 - 1 Groningen HOL D1

25/04/2023 09:00

Groningen 0 - 1 NEC Nijmegen HOL D1

15/04/2023 12:45

RKC Waalwijk 2 - 1 Groningen HOL D1

07/04/2023 14:00

Groningen 1 - 2 FC Utrecht HOL D1

02/04/2023 10:45

Fortuna Sittard 3 - 1 Groningen HOL D1

22/03/2023 09:00

Arminia Bielefeld 1 - 1 Groningen INT CF

Win

Draw

33%

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches AFC Ajax

06/05/2023 15:00

AFC Ajax 0 - 0 AZ Alkmaar HOL D1

30/04/2023 12:00

AFC Ajax 1 - 1 PSV Eindhoven HOLC

23/04/2023 08:30

PSV Eindhoven 3 - 0 AFC Ajax HOL D1

16/04/2023 14:00

AFC Ajax 3 - 1 Emmen HOL D1

09/04/2023 10:45

AFC Ajax 4 - 0 Fortuna Sittard HOL D1

05/04/2023 14:00

Feyenoord 1 - 2 AFC Ajax HOLC

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Holland Eredivisie

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

174

Avg. per game

0.63

Conceded

166

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored

316

Avg. per game

1.05

Conceded

152

Avg. per game

0.51

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 275 matches

YesNo

128 (47%)147 (53%)

In last 275 matches

NoYes

193 (64%)107 (36%)

Groningen

Recent matches

AFC Ajax

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

/Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Groningen

AFC Ajax

Shots

Groningen

Total shots

12.09 avg / game

Blocked

642 total

Avg. 3.51

AFC Ajax

Total shots

15.05 avg / game

Blocked

917 total

Avg. 3.99

Groningen Pass AFC Ajax

Total passes

86165

Avg. 416 / game

Accurate

77%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

146219

Avg. 567 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

60%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Groningen

275

Played games

AFC Ajax

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.27

Clean sheets

101

0.34

4.48

1232

Corners

1709

5.70

12.36

3400

Throw-ins

4370

14.57

1.23

338

Offsides

495

1.65

2.32

639

GK saves

765

2.55

Groningen

DISCIPLINARY

AFC Ajax

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.31

359

440

1.47

0.09

0.08

8.21

2258

Fouls

2936

9.79

11.66

3207

Tackles

3597

11.99

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Groningen vs AFC Ajax Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Groningen vs AFC Ajax on 16 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Holland Eredivisie fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Groningen vs AFC Ajax Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Groningen's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against AFC Ajax's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Holland Eredivisie Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Holland Eredivisie standings and the Holland Eredivisie form table to understand exactly where Groningen and AFC Ajax sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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