Prediction Groningen - AFC Ajax today 21:45 18/10/2026.

Groningen demonstrates impressive attacking strength with a goal-scoring rate of 2.1 goals per game in the last 10 matches, along with the ability to create large margins of victory such as the 5-1 win over Den Haag and the 3-0 win against Zwolle.

Groningen maintains a stable personnel framework with key players such as Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson, Thom Van Bergen, and David van der Werff, who play a pivotal role in the attacking style and have consistent performance in matches.

Groningen is in 6th place on the league table with 14 points after 8 matches, demonstrating strong competitiveness in the tournament.

Groningen has maintained a fixed playing style with the 4-2-3-1 formation throughout all of their last 10 matches, demonstrating tactical stability but also limiting their ability to flexibly adjust when facing strong teams.

Groningen's overall performance has been average, with a 50% win rate and 30% draw rate in their last 10 matches, showing that they are neither particularly outstanding nor particularly poor.

The clean sheet percentage (12.5%) and goal difference (+6) reflect a certain balance between attack and defense, although not reaching an outstanding level.

Groningen's defense shows a lack of stability, with 14 goals conceded in 10 matches (an average of 1.4 goals per game) and only 3 clean sheets, with two heavy losses against PSV Eindhoven (1-5) and Sittard (2-3) clearly highlighting this weakness.

Over-reliance on key players such as Willumsson, Van Bergen, and Van der Werff could become a risk if they suffer injuries or are isolated, as the reserve players lack the capability to compensate.

The percentage of losing without scoring (LTN) is 0% and the percentage of matches with at least 3 goals (Over 2.5) reaches 70% indicating a lack of control in defensive play, especially when facing teams with a tight defensive style.

Ajax has shown consistent performance with a 50% win rate (5 wins, 4 draws, 1 loss) in their last 10 matches, maintaining an attacking and effective playing style, scoring 31 goals (an average of 3.1 goals per game) and achieving a 90% rate of matches with 3 or more goals (Over 2.5).

Ajax possesses key players who perform stably and effectively, such as Davy Klaassen (central midfielder), Julian Brandt (attacking and defensive all-around player), Oscar Gloukh (creates game-changing moments), Tolu Arokodare (finishing and dueling), and Steven Berghuis (playmaking and defensive), helping Ajax maintain a high level of performance.

Ajax is holding the 5th position in the Eredivisie 2026-2027 with 15 points after 8 matches, qualifying for the UEFA ECL play-offs, demonstrating strong competitiveness and the ability to maintain stable points.

Ajax maintains stability in their overall performance, with a streak of results that are not overly dominant but also not severely declining, demonstrating good adaptability in high-stakes matches.

The ratio of matches where both teams score (BTTS) reaches 90%, and the superior attack efficiency (an average of 3.1 goals per game) indicates an open playing style, but the lack of defensive solidity (conceding 17 goals in 10 matches) remains an area needing improvement.

Ajax currently is not overly reliant on a fixed tactical formation, with three formations (4-3-3, 4-4-1-1, 4-2-3-1) being used flexibly, but 4-3-3 remains the most common formation (50% frequency).

Ajax is facing a serious defensive problem, having conceded 17 goals (an average of 1.7 per game) in the last 10 matches, with only one clean sheet (a 5-1 win against Willem II), indicating a lack of solidity in the defensive organization.

Ajax received a total of 20 yellow cards (an average of 2 per game) in their last 10 matches, with 5 yellow cards in the loss to Sittard (1-5) and 4 yellow cards in the loss to FC Sion (2-4), reflecting a lack of focus and a playing style that is sometimes overly aggressive.

The absence of key players such as Daley Blind (10 matches missed due to a back injury) and Caio Henrique (2 matches missed due to an injury) directly affects Ajax's defensive capabilities and the organization of controlled ball play.