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Competition
Eredivisie
Eredivisie
Round
Matchweek 28
Date
Thu 21 May 2026, 17:45
Weather
☀️ Clear
Result
2 – 0 (HT 1–0)
🟨 Referee
Marc Nagtegaal
Netherlands
Ball Possession
62%AFC Ajax — FC Groning38%
🎯 Shots
12
Total Shots
5
5
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
2
8
Shots Inside Box
2
4
Shots Outside Box
3
3
Blocked Shots
2
0
Hit Woodwork
0
4
Big Chances
1
4
Big Chances Missed
0
1.83
Expected Goals (xG)
0.16
⚡ Attack
4
Corners
0
1
Fouls Received (F3)
3
22
Touches in Box
12
41
Final Third Entries
62
10/24 (42%)
Dribbles
5/14 (36%)
4
Offsides
2
🔁 Passing
444
Accurate Passes
255
540
Total Passes
342
29/66 (44%)
Long Balls
16/44 (36%)
82.2
Pass Accuracy (%)
74.6
🛡 Defence
17
Tackles
19
17
Total Tackles
19
53
Tackles Won (%)
63
9
Interceptions
14
21
Clearances
13
3
Blocked Shots
2
57
Ball Recoveries
45
1
Errors Leading to Shot
0
🟨 Discipline
12
Fouls
16
16
Free Kicks
12
1
Yellow Cards
4
52
Total Duels
47
11/23 (48%)
Aerial Duels
12/23 (52%)
42/79 (53%)
Ground Duels
36/79 (46%)
6
Dispossessed
8
🧤 Goalkeeping
0.23
Goals Prevented
-1.32
6
Goal Kicks
9
19
Throw-ins
13
📈 Odds
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AFC Ajax
1.78
Consensus
Draw
5.54
Consensus
FC Gronin
11.83
Consensus
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AFC Ajax
4-3-3
4-2-3-1 FC Groningen
Paes
Gaaei
Bouwman
Baas
Rosa
Klaassen
⚽↑
Mokio
⚽
Steur
↑
Berghuis
↑
Weghorst
↑
Godts
↓▮
Vaessen
Rente
Blokzijl
Janse
▮
Peersman
▮↑
Land
↑
Jonge
Hernes
↑
Werff
↑
Schreuders
Bergen
↑
AFC Ajax
FC Groning
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▮=Red
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🧑💼 Coaches & Referee
Oscar Garcia
Spain
⚽ 4-3-3
Win Rate0%
Record16W14D12L
Dick Lukkien
Netherlands
⚽ 4-2-3-1
Win Rate0%
Record14W6D14L
⚖ Referee
Marc Nagtegaal
Netherlands
⏱ ET — EXTRA TIME HALF TIME
90'
Yellow Card — M. Seuntjens
M. Seuntjens gets the man but not the ball — the referee awards the free kick and picks up a booking in the 90'. A costly booking this deep into the match.
90'
Yellow Card — B. Darri Willumsson
B. Darri Willumsson clips the heels of the attacker and picks up a booking in the 90'. A costly booking this deep into the match.
90'
🏁
🏁 Full Time
The final whistle has been blown. xG: AFC Ajax 1.98 – 0.00 FC Groningen. Possession: AFC Ajax 62% – 38% FC Groningen · Shots: 12 – 5 · On Target: 5 – 1 · Corners: 4 – 0 · Fouls: 12 – 16 · Offsides: 4 – 2 · Yellow Cards: 1 – 4 · Passes: 540 – 342 · Pass Accuracy: 82.2% – 74.6% · Throw-ins: 19 – 13 · Free Kicks: 16 – 12 · Tackles: 17 – 19 · Blocked Shots: 3 – 2.
90'
💬
Second half
84'
↕
Substitution — AFC Ajax
T. Tomiyasu is introduced for D. Klaassen in the 84'. Running the clock down — experience on for legs.
77'
↕
Substitution — FC Groningen
R. Mendes is introduced for T. Land in the 77'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
75'
💬
Match Pulse — 75'
Shot count: AFC Ajax 12 (on target: 5) vs FC Groningen 5 (on target: 1). AFC Ajax have won 4 corners to FC Groningen's 0 — a real aerial threat from set pieces.
71'
↕
Substitution — AFC Ajax
K. Dolberg is introduced for W. Weghorst in the 71'. A tactical tweak as the manager looks to change the dynamic.
71'
↕
Substitution — AFC Ajax
M. Carrizo is introduced for S. Berghuis in the 71'. Fresh legs introduced to inject energy into the game.
70'
📺
VAR Review — 70'
An incident involving B. Darri Willumsson is under review. The referee points to the monitor and heads over for a look. A decision is expected shortly.
70'
💬
Momentum Shift — 65'–80'
A notable shift in the balance of play: AFC Ajax are now controlling the tempo and the ball, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 7.87 in this window.
68'
💬
Shot Quality Analysis
AFC Ajax are creating chances at will in and around the penalty area — cumulative xG of 1.98 vs 0.00. The quality of their chances is telling.
67'
↕
Substitution — FC Groningen
M. Seuntjens is introduced for D. v. d. Werff in the 67'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
67'
↕
Substitution — FC Groningen
W. Prins is introduced for M. Peersman in the 67'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
67'
↕
Substitution — FC Groningen
R. Metu is introduced for T. Hernes in the 67'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
64'
Yellow Card — M. Godts
M. Godts is caught out and concedes the free kick and picks up a booking in the 64'.
62'
↕
Substitution — AFC Ajax
Y. Regeer is introduced for S. Steur in the 62'. A tactical tweak as the manager looks to change the dynamic.
61'
Yellow Card — D. Janse
D. Janse clips the heels of the attacker and picks up a booking in the 61'.
60'
💬
Match Pulse — 60'
AFC Ajax are throwing their bodies on the line — 3 shots blocked, showing real defensive commitment. AFC Ajax have won 4 corners to FC Groningen's 0 — a real aerial threat from set pieces.
57'
⚽
GOAL! J. Mokio
Unstoppable! J. Mokio lifts a delicate chip over the onrushing keeper in the 57' to make it 2–0. AFC Ajax lead 2–0.
55'
💬
Momentum Shift — 50'–65'
A notable shift in the balance of play: AFC Ajax are now bossing the midfield with real authority, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 14.53 in this window.
⏸ HALF TIME
45'
💬
First Half Summary
AFC Ajax are asserting themselves as the dominant force right now — the momentum data backs up the eye test. A feisty contest — 28 fouls in total, AFC Ajax 12 vs FC Groningen 16.
45'
⏸
⏸ Half Time
The referee brings the first half to a close. Possession: AFC Ajax 62% – 38% FC Groningen · Shots: 12 – 5 · On Target: 5 – 1 · Corners: 4 – 0 · Fouls: 12 – 16 · Offsides: 4 – 2 · Yellow Cards: 1 – 4.
45'
💬
HT
40'
Yellow Card — M. Peersman
M. Peersman mistimes the challenge and fouls his opponent and picks up a booking in the 40'. M. Peersman will need to manage his game carefully from here.
40'
💬
xG Snapshot
Expected goals from the shotmap: AFC Ajax 1.98 – 0.00 FC Groningen. The xG gap tells its own story of how this game is developing.
32'
↕
Substitution — FC Groningen
B. Darri Willumsson is introduced for T. v. Bergen in the 32'. The manager is chasing the game with this change.
30'
💬
Match Pulse — 30'
AFC Ajax are throwing their bodies on the line — 3 shots blocked, showing real defensive commitment. AFC Ajax have been caught offside 4 times — the high defensive line is working well for the opposition.
30'
💬
Momentum Shift — 25'–35'
A notable shift in the balance of play: AFC Ajax are now controlling the tempo and the ball, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 23.40 in this window.
24'
⚽
GOAL! D. Klaassen — The Lead!
And it's in! D. Klaassen pounces on the rebound and converts in the 24' to make it 1–0. Great assist from M. Godts. AFC Ajax lead 1–0.
15'
💬
Match Pulse — 15'
AFC Ajax have been caught offside 4 times — the high defensive line is working well for the opposition. Shot count: AFC Ajax 12 (on target: 5) vs FC Groningen 5 (on target: 1).
15'
💬
Momentum Shift — 10'–20'
A notable shift in the balance of play: AFC Ajax are now bossing the midfield with real authority, with the momentum graph showing a swing of 4.40 in this window.
▶
Kick Off — AFC Ajax vs FC Groningen
The referee blows his whistle and we are underway! Early possession split: AFC Ajax 62% – 38% FC Groningen.
AFC AjaxMIN
FC Groning
⚽
D. Klaassen Assist: M. Godts Regular Goal
24'
Y. Baas
Pass
→
S. Berghuis
Pass
→
M. Godts
Pass
→
A. Gaaei
Pass
→
M. Godts
ASSIST
→
D. Klaassen
GOAL
32'
B. Darri Willumsson↑
T. v. Bergen↓
Substitution 40'
M. Peersman Yellow Card
⏸ Half Time
⚽
J. Mokio Regular Goal
57'
J. Mokio
GOAL
61'
D. Janse Yellow Card
↑↓
↑Y. Regeer
↓S. Steur
Substitution 62'
M. Godts Yellow Card
64'
67'
M. Seuntjens↑
D. v. d. Werff↓
Substitution 67'
W. Prins↑
M. Peersman↓
Substitution 67'
R. Metu↑
T. Hernes↓
Substitution 70'
goalAwarded B. Darri Willumsson goalAwarded VAR Decision
📺
↑↓
↑K. Dolberg
↓W. Weghorst
Substitution 71'
↑↓
↑M. Carrizo
↓S. Berghuis
Substitution 71'
77'
R. Mendes↑
T. Land↓
Substitution
↑↓
↑T. Tomiyasu
↓D. Klaassen
Substitution 84'
90'
M. Seuntjens Yellow Card
90'
B. Darri Willumsson Yellow Card
Win Probability CatBoost ML
5164%
AFC Ajax
2649%
Draw
2187%
FC Gronin
Expected Goals (xG)
1.56
AFC Ajax
xG
exp.
exp.
0.97
FC Groning
Most Likely Score
🎯
1-0
Markets
Over 1.5
8725%
Over 2.5
6548%
Over 3.5
4435%
BTTS
5824%
Confidence
5164%
FC Groningen 46 players
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Player
Rtg
Shot Map
Goal
On Target
Block
Miss
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Match Momentum
AFC Ajax
FC Groning
AFC Ajax Press
78%
FC Groningen Press
22%
📈 AFC Ajax controlled the tempo for most of this match,
maintaining a 78% share of the pressure index
across 92 data points.
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AFC Ajax 2-0 FC Groningen | Eredivisie Match Report
AFC Ajax kept a clean sheet and claimed all three points with a resolute 2-0 win over FC Groningen in Eredivisie. The teams were level 1-0 at the break.
AFC Ajax set up in a 4-3-3 formation, with FC Groningen opting for a 4-2-3-1.
D. Klaassen opened the scoring in the 24', assisted by M. Godts for AFC Ajax. J. Mokio equalised in the 57' for AFC Ajax.
Goals — AFC Ajax: D. Klaassen (24'), J. Mokio (57').
AFC Ajax dominated possession with 62% of the ball compared to FC Groningen's 38%; AFC Ajax mustered 5 shots on target compared to FC Groningen's 1; total shots read AFC Ajax 12, FC Groningen 5; AFC Ajax won 4 corners to FC Groningen's 0; AFC Ajax committed 12 fouls, FC Groningen 16; AFC Ajax were caught offside 4 times, FC Groningen 2.
Substitutions: B. Darri Willumsson replaced T. v. Bergen (FC Groningen, 32'); Y. Regeer replaced S. Steur (AFC Ajax, 62'); M. Seuntjens replaced D. v. d. Werff (FC Groningen, 67'); W. Prins replaced M. Peersman (FC Groningen, 67'); R. Metu replaced T. Hernes (FC Groningen, 67'); K. Dolberg replaced W. Weghorst (AFC Ajax, 71'); M. Carrizo replaced S. Berghuis (AFC Ajax, 71'); R. Mendes replaced T. Land (FC Groningen, 77'); T. Tomiyasu replaced D. Klaassen (AFC Ajax, 84').
Bookings and dismissals: M. Peersman (yellow, 40') for FC Groningen; D. Janse (yellow, 61') for FC Groningen; M. Godts (yellow, 64') for AFC Ajax; M. Seuntjens (yellow, 90') for FC Groningen; B. Darri Willumsson (yellow, 90') for FC Groningen.
AFC Ajax (currently 3rd in the table) hosted FC Groningen (9th).
AFC Ajax take all three points in Eredivisie, Matchweek 28, while FC Groningen head into the coming week with much to reflect on after this defeat.
Auto-generated match report based on available match data.
