FC Groningen and Ajax will face each other in a Eredivisie game in Netherlands on Sunday, May 14th, 2023, check the FC Groningen vs Ajax betting tip 2022/2023 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where FC Groningen vs Ajax will occur
The game is set to be played in the small Euroborg stadium, in the city of Groningen, with a capacity for 22579 spectators, who hope to help the team to surprise in this match.
Where to follow the live game
You can find all the follow-up to the match live on Betarena, bringing odds, events, statistics, and more to help with your sports betting.
Introduction to the FC Groningen vs Ajax betting tip 2022/2023
In the current edition of the Eredivisie, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.88 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3 goals per match.
FC Groningen last match
In the last match played, FC Groningen met Go Ahead Eagles, in a match valid for the Eredivisie. The match ended in a draw by 1-1. The coach D. van der Ree’s on that occasion lined the team up with a 4-1-4-1 formation.
This draw (odd 4.20) can be considered a good result, especially considering that the other team was the big favorite.
FC Groningen performance was certainly not typical of a top team, but some players still left a good mark on the match. Ricardo Pepi, with an excellent sense of position and a precise foot, was one of the best players, and he gave a big contribution to the team to leave the field undefeated.
Ajax last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Eredivisie, Ajax, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the AZ team with a final score of 0-0.
In the end, the draw (odd 4.33) cannot be considered a good result, especially considering that the chances of winning the match were high.
FC Groningen vs Ajax h2h
FC Groningen was in 11th place when they last played Ajax who was 6th place in Eredivisie. FC Groningen played using the 4-5-1 formation while Ajax responded with a 4-3-3 arrangement.
The last preceding match between these two teams was from 14-08-2022. The match was valid for the 2022/2023 season of the Eredivisie, and it ended with a 6-1 win for Ajax.
The Ajax team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 2 wins, compared to the FC Groningen team, which has no wins recently.
Differently equipped teams striving for their own ambitions.
FC Groningen
Eredivisie leaderboard now
With 18 points won, FC Groningen is in 17th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation zone. The team’s campaign so far is 4 wins against 21 losses, plus 6 draws.
Which means that SC Cambuur team, at position 18, is in close pursuit with an advantage of 2 points, in the 32nd round.
FC Groningen analysis
At the end of round 31 of Eredivisie, FC Groningen collected 29 goals scored and 61 goals conceded.
FC Groningen is not a team that imposes its rhythms on the field, it usually has a rather counterattacking game: in fact, during this league we see that it has an average ball possession of 47.48%. In the next match against Ajax a change of attitude on the field will be needed, FC Groningen will have to try to maintain possession to create goal chances and win.
Best goalscorer from FC Groningen
When we analyze the team’s attack so far, the competition’s performance at the individual level Ricardo Pepi is the player to highlight. Helping FC Groningen with 12 goals scored this season, the Attacker has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Ajax
Eredivisie leaderboard now
The Ajax team with 63 points currently occupies the 3rd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers, with a campaign of 18 wins, 9 draws, and 4 losses.
Which means that the team is over AZ team who is in the position 4 in the 32nd round and has a 2 points disadvantage.
Ajax analysis
After 31 rounds, Ajax has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 79 goals for and 32 conceded.
A team with great aspirations and abilities in the Eredivisie.
Ball possession above 50% usually enables teams to gain some control over their opponents. This is why the Ajax team typically tries to achieve an average ball possession of 66.81% to control the game.
Chances of winning against Ajax who playing away has a balance of 9 wins, 2 losses, and 4 draws in the Eredivisie, are very slim.
Ajax has been putting in some good performances lately, with 2 wins and 2 draws in their last 5 matches. They will need to continue to work hard and build on their recent successes if they want to maintain their form and challenge for the best spot possible.
Ajax is a more offensive team than FC Groningen, having 4087 attacks vs. 3065 from FC Groningen, having scored 79 times, in comparison, FC Groningen converted into goal 29 times.
Best goalscorer from Ajax
At the individual level in the team’s offensive line, we have to highlight Kudus Mohammed. With 11 goals on his own, the Midfielder has been instrumental in helping the Ajax team achieving several victories this season.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of FC Groningen is R. Pepi, who has already scored 12 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Ajax is M. Kudus, he has scored in 11 opportunities.
A good time to bet for those watching the live game is in the 75-90 minute period where most goals happen.
Bets on the under 2.5 goals market is an alternative because adding the goals scored at home by FC Groningen 1.2 and the average conceding goals of the visiting team Ajax 2.33 does not exceed the average of 3 goals, suggesting a good entry in this market.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.6.
In this game, our system found another interesting opportunity for a successful bet. Both teams score and usually suffer the first goal between the 30-40 minute. With this convergence, it is typically a value market!
Handicap Betting Tip
It is very clear the huge favoritism that Ajax has for this match. The difference between the teams is big, and that should be evident in the final result. Therefore, a good bet for this clash is on the Asian handicap of -1.5 in favor of the visiting team.
Corners Top Betting Tips
A good thing to note for those wanting to get sports betting results is that there is an average of 6.08 corners per game.
Ajax is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 8 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of Ajax in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 2.94 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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FC Groningen vs Ajax betting tip 2022/2023: FAQ
The match will be played on May 14th, 2023, Sunday.
The match will take place at the Euroborg stadium in Groningen.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Eredivisie match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 6-1 result for Ajax.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
