Match report

Ajax Defeats Groningen 2-0 in Eredivisie Clash

Ajax
Ajax
2–0
FT
Groningen
Groningen
Dec 2, 2025

Ajax continued their strong form with an emphatic 2-0 victory against Groningen in the Eredivisie. The win was built on early dominance and two crucial goals by M. Godts and Aaron Bouwman, sealing their position in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Ajax defeated Groningen 2-0 in the Eredivisie match.
  • • M. Godts scored Ajax's first goal at minute 28 from an assist by K. Taylor.
  • • Aaron Bouwman added to Ajax's lead with a second goal at minute 60, assisted by O. Gloukh.
  • • Groningen made multiple substitutions but could not break through Ajax’s defense.

Lineups

Ajax

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 V. Jaros (G)
  • 6 Y. Regeer (D)
  • 4 K. Itakura (D)
  • 30 A. Bouwman (D)
  • 15 Y. Baas (D)
  • 5 O. Wijndal (D)
  • 43 R. Bounida (M)
  • 8 K. Taylor (M)
  • 18 D. Klaassen (M)
  • 11 M. Godts (M)
  • 25 W. Weghorst (F)

Substitutes

  • 22 R. Pasveer
  • 52 P. Reverson
  • 2 L. Rosa
  • 3 A. Gaaei
  • 7 R. Moro
  • 9 K. Dolberg
  • 10 O. Gloukh
  • 17 O. Edvardsen
  • 21 B. van den Boomen
  • 28 K. Fitz-Jim
  • 48 S. Steur
  • 53 M. van der Lans
  • 66 P. Nash

Groningen

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 E. Vaessen (G)
  • 5 M. Rente (D)
  • 3 T. Blokzijl (D)
  • 4 D. Janse (D)
  • 43 M. Peersman (D)
  • 8 T. de Jonge (M)
  • 6 S. Resink (M)
  • 26 T. van Bergen (M)
  • 10 Y. Taha (M)
  • 14 J. Schreuders (M)
  • 9 B. Willumsson (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 L. Stubljar
  • 21 H. Jurjus
  • 2 W. Prins
  • 11 N. Emeran
  • 16 T. Mercera
  • 17 D. van der Werff
  • 18 T. Land
  • 20 M. Seuntjens
  • 22 S. Bouland
  • 27 R. Mendes
  • 57 N. Eggens
  • 69 M. Hoekstra

Timeline

  1. Ajax
    6' Ajax subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Bounida · On: O. Gloukh
  2. Ajax
    28' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Godts · Assist: K. Taylor
  3. Groningen
    46' Groningen subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tika de Jonge · On: T. Land
  4. Ajax
    60' Ajax Goal · Normal Goal
    Aaron Bouwman · Assist: O. Gloukh
  5. Ajax
    64' Ajax Card · Yellow Card
    Aaron Bouwman

    Foul

  6. Groningen
    70' Groningen subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Rente · On: T. Mercera
  7. Groningen
    70' Groningen subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Taha · On: D. van der Werff
  8. Ajax
    79' Ajax subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Unknown player · On: S. Steur
  9. Ajax
    80' Ajax subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Klaassen · On: K. Fitz-Jim
  10. Groningen
    81' Groningen subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Thom van Bergen · On: M. Seuntjens
  11. Groningen
    81' Groningen subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Schreuders · On: N. Eggens
  12. Ajax
    86' Ajax subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Weghorst · On: K. Dolberg
  13. Ajax
    86' Ajax subst · Substitution 6
    Off: M. Godts · On: P. Nash

Match Stats

Stat Ajax Groningen
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 86% 86%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 17
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 508 535
Yellow Cards 1 0
Blocked Shots 3 6
Shots on Target 6 7
xG 1.52 1.96
Shots off Target 4 4
Possession 48% 52%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 438 460
Shots Inside Box 11 7
Saves 7 3
Shots Outside Box 2 10

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early substitution of R. Bounida for O. Gloukh set the tone for Ajax's aggressive play and led to their first goal by M. Godts.
  • ▸ Aaron Bouwman’s yellow card at minute 64 did not deter Ajax, who were already in control after his second goal.