AFC Ajax vs Groningen kicks off 17 January 2027 at 16:00. Netherlands Eredivisie fixture. Live scores, lineups, and statistics will be available here from kick-off.
Groningen vs AFC Ajax Football Match – Live Updates and Stats – 2027/01/17
Bookmaker odds for this match will appear closer to kickoff on Sunday, 17 January at 16:00. Pre-match prices typically publish 24–48 hours before the first whistle.
Groningen
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| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
PSV Eindhoven
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12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | +25 | 26 | W L D W W |
| 2 |
Feyenoord
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12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | +19 | 25 | W W D D L |
| 3 |
AFC Ajax
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12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | +17 | 25 | D W W W D |
| 4 |
FC Twente Enschede
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12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | +18 | 24 | D L W W D |
| 5 |
AZ Alkmaar
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12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | +8 | 23 | L D L L W |
| 6 |
SC Heerenveen
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12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | +8 | 21 | L W W W W |
| 7 |
Fortuna Sittard
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12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 20 | D D W D D |
| 8 |
Go Ahead Eagles
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12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | -3 | 17 | D L W L W |
| 9 |
Groningen
|
12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | +1 | 15 | W L D L L |
| 10 |
SC Cambuur Leeuwarden
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12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 15 | W D W W L |
| 11 |
NEC Nijmegen
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12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | -1 | 14 | D D D L W |
| 12 |
Sparta Rotterdam
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12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -8 | 12 | D W L W L |
| 13 |
PEC Zwolle
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12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -11 | 12 | L W D W D |
| 14 |
FC Utrecht
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12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -13 | 12 | W W D L L |
| 15 |
Excelsior SBV
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12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -13 | 11 | L L L L L |
| 16 |
SC Telstar
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12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -7 | 10 | D L L W D |
| 17 |
ADO Den Haag
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12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -9 | 9 | D W L L W |
| 18 |
Willem II
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12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | -29 | 3 | L L L L D |
Recent results
Match preview
AFC Ajax host Groningen in the Netherlands Eredivisie on Sunday, 17 January 2027 at 16:00. Follow the live score, real-time commentary, confirmed lineups and match stats on this page as soon as kick-off begins.
Current league position
AFC Ajax sit 3rd in the Netherlands Eredivisie table with 25 points from 12 matches (7W · 4D · 1L). Groningen are 9th with 15 points from 12 matches (4W · 3D · 5L).
The full standings table — including form, goal difference and points gap — is available in the Standings tab above, and the complete season archive lives on the Netherlands Eredivisie hub.
Head-to-head history
These two clubs have met 48 times on record. AFC Ajax have won 34, Groningen have won 8 and 6 matches ended level. A full timeline of previous meetings — scores, dates and competitions — is in the H2H tab above.
How to follow the match
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Advanced match statistics
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- Ball possession (%)
- Shots on target & shots off target
- Corner kicks
- Fouls, offsides, yellow and red cards
- Dangerous attacks & attacks
- Starting XI, formation and confirmed substitutes
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AFC Ajax vs Groningen — frequently asked
When is AFC Ajax vs Groningen played?
Kick-off is in the Netherlands Eredivisie.
Where is AFC Ajax vs Groningen played?
AFC Ajax host the match, so it is played on their home ground. The exact stadium is not yet confirmed on our feed.
Has AFC Ajax vs Groningen started?
Not yet. The match kicks off Sunday, 17 January 2027 at 16:00 UTC. SportScore will start streaming live scores, events and stats on this page as soon as the first whistle blows.
How can I follow AFC Ajax vs Groningen live?
On this page. SportScore publishes the live scoreboard, goal & card events, possession and shots, team-stat bars and line-ups free of charge and with no sign-up. Refresh is automatic while the match is in play.
Which competition is AFC Ajax vs Groningen part of?
The Netherlands Eredivisie in Netherlands. Full fixtures, standings and top scorers for this season are on the competition hub.
More from the Netherlands Eredivisie
Browse every team, fixture and result in this season on the Netherlands Eredivisie hub, or jump to the full Netherlands football section for national team, cup and youth competitions. You can also follow AFC Ajax and Groningen for their upcoming schedules, squads and recent form.