The Facts
- One of the standout fixtures of the round, featuring two top-tier sides (ranked 6th in the Promotion - Eredivisie Conference League - Playoffs and 5th in the Promotion - Eredivisie Conference League - Playoffs).
- In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Groningen won 1.
- Both teams have shown inconsistent performances in recent matches.
- Groningen could enjoy a physical edge thanks to more rest days ahead of this match.
- Ajax is expected to hold a slight competitive edge in this match.
- Confirmed absences for Groningen: Hernes T. (Injury) Jeng M. (Leg Injury) Mercera T. (Injury) van der Laan E. (Injury).
- Confirmed absences for Ajax: Berghuis S. (Injury) Blind D. (Back Injury) Caio Henrique (Thigh Injury) Dolberg K. (Knee Injury) Gaaei A. (Injury).
- In the last 20 head-to-head meetings, Groningen has recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 15 losses, with a goal aggregate of 18:45 (averaging 0.9:2.3 goals per game).
- Specifically in home fixtures for Groningen against this opponent, the record stands at 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, with 14:16 goals (averaging 1.4:1.6 per game).
Standings
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Feyenoord | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 31:10 | 21 | 23 |
| 2 | AZ Alkmaar | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 18:8 | 10 | 19 |
| 3 | PSV | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 27:12 | 15 | 19 |
| 4 | Twente | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16:8 | 8 | 17 |
| 5 | Ajax | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 22:10 | 12 | 15 |
| 6 | Groningen | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 20:14 | 6 | 14 |
| 7 | Sittard | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14:15 | -1 | 14 |
| 8 | Heerenveen | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15:11 | 4 | 12 |
| 9 | G.A. Eagles | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 19:17 | 2 | 11 |
| 10 | Excelsior | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16:18 | -2 | 11 |
| 11 | Nijmegen | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13:14 | -1 | 9 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16:22 | -6 | 9 |
| 13 | Cambuur | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11:19 | -8 | 8 |
| 14 | Utrecht | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14:25 | -11 | 8 |
| 15 | Telstar | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10:18 | -8 | 6 |
| 16 | Den Haag | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11:20 | -9 | 6 |
| 17 | Zwolle | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6:21 | -15 | 4 |
| 18 | Willem II | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9:26 | -17 | 2 |
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Eredivisie (Relegation)
Relegation ~ Eerste Divisie
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