Match report
Groningen 2-5 Ajax: match report
Ajax defeated Groningen 5-2 in the Eredivisie on Sunday, with Julian Brandt scoring twice at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium.
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Ajax secured a convincing 5-2 victory over Groningen in the Eredivisie on Sunday at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium. Julian Brandt starred with two goals, helping Ajax maintain their strong form.
The scoring opened in the 27th minute when Julian Brandt found the net, making it 1-0 for Ajax. Aaron Bouwman doubled the lead in the 37th minute, bringing the score to 2-0.
Groningen responded early in the second half. Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson scored in the 49th minute to reduce the deficit to 2-1.
Ajax quickly regained control. Brandt scored his second goal in the 60th minute with an assist from Owen Wijndal, extending the lead to 3-1. Jorthy Mokio added two more goals for Ajax in the 69th and 75th minutes, making it 4-1 and then 5-1, with the second goal assisted by Davy Klaassen.
Thom Van Bergen scored a late consolation goal for Groningen in the 83rd minute, finalising the score at 5-2.
Both teams had chances, with Ajax having 11 shots on target compared to Groningen's 5. Possession was evenly split at 50% for both sides, and Groningen earned 7 corners to Ajax's 4.
Davy Klaassen missed a penalty for Ajax in the 10th minute, while Thom Van Bergen also missed a penalty for Groningen in stoppage time. Yellow cards were issued to Thom Van Bergen (40'), Dies Janse (45+2'), and Lucas Oliveira·Rosa (90') for Ajax.
Going into the game, Ajax were in 5th place with 15 points, while Groningen were 6th with 14 points. Ajax's win will boost their position in the league table.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Match Events
All events- 90+1'○Thom Van Bergen
- 90'Lucas Oliveira·Rosa
- 83'Tika de Jonge(Out: Nils Eggens)
- 83'Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson(Out: Tygo Land)
- 83'David van der Werff(Out: Ryan Metu)
- 83'Marco Rente(Out: Wouter Prins)
- 83'Thom Van Bergen(2 - 5)
- 82'Oscar Gloukh(Out: Rayane Bounida)
Match Statistics
All stats- 50%Possession50%
- 2.20Expected Goals (xG)3
- 5Shots on Target11
- 7Corners4
- 12Fouls17
Prediction
Live win probability
Groningen 1%Draw 4%Ajax 94%
Ajax is most likely to win the game against Groningen.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionEredivisie · Regular Season 9
- VenueHitachi Capital Mobility Stadium, Groningen · 22550
- RefereeHigler, Dennis John
- ForecastCloudy, 12°C
Last five games
GroningenLDLWW
AjaxWWWLD
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Feyenoord | 10 | +21 | 24 |
| 2 | Ajax | 10 | +16 | 21 |
| 3 |  PSV Eindhoven | 10 | +15 | 20 |
| 4 |  FC Twente | 10 | +9 | 20 |
| 5 |  AZ Alkmaar | 10 | +8 | 20 |
| 6 |  Fortuna Sittard | 10 | 0 | 18 |
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Groningen vs Ajax: result, stats & highlights
Groningen and Ajax finished 2-5 in the Eredivisie (Regular Season 9) at Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium. Played: (your local time).
Groningen are 8th in the table on 15 points; Ajax are 2nd on 21.
Recent form: Groningen LDLWW, Ajax WWWLD.
Head-to-head (last 10): Groningen 1 wins, 1 draws, Ajax 8 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics below.