Ajax vs Groningen – Preview and betting tips

The opening game of the 18th round in Eredivisie is scheduled today from 19:00, UK Time and the two protagonists will be Ajax Amsterdam and Groningen. It’s very clear that the hosts start in pole-position.

Ajax Amsterdam are coming after a good run of games, with 13 points won in the last five fixtures. They are still hoping for the title, even if they are four points behind PSV Eindhoven right now. To be more precise, Ajax have 39 points and an impressive goal difference, 43-17, having the second best attack in the league and the third best defence. Veltman is injured and he will not be available.

Groningen are coming after four draws and a victory in the last five league games. The away side is fighting for a play-off position to qualify in Europa League, but their mission will be a very difficult one, considering that they are the outsiders in that race. They are on the 8th place at the moment, with 24 points and a 19-24 goal difference. Groningen managed to win only two away games out of nine.

Ajax vs Groningen probable lineups:
Ajax (4-3-3): Cillessen – Rhijn, Hoorn, Moisander, Riedewald – Klaassen, Serero, Andersen – Kishna, Milik, Schone.
Groningen (4-1-3-2): Padt – Kappelhof, Laan, Botteghin, Nieff – Kieftenbeld – Antonia, Chery, Hiarlej – Hoesen, Leeuw.

Prediction: Ajax -1.0 AH @ 1.40
The odds for this prediction are acceptable at Bwin and we recommend you this bookmaker. Ajax have a much stronger teams, being in a much better form, so we expect them to get three points here without any problems.