Groningen vs Ajax: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Groningen, the club with the worst form in the Eredivisie over the last six matches, will look to end their dismal run on Saturday as they host Ajax at the Euroborg Stadium. Despite not being in immediate danger of relegation due to the struggles of teams below them, Ajax face mounting pressure to capitalize on the opportunity and strengthen their bid for a UEFA Champions League spot next season. Groningen’s six consecutive Eredivisie defeats mark a relegation-threatening slump, with the team now standing alone with the most consecutive losses in the league this season. Even ahead of bottom club Heracles Almelo, who have endured a four-game losing streak, Groningen’s form has been alarming. Dick Lukkien’s side suffered another heartbreaking setback last weekend, conceding a 96th-minute winner against Volendam despite Thom van Bergen seemingly salvaging a point with an equalizer in the second minute of added time to make it 2-2. The Pride of the North last celebrated a victory on January 16 with a 2-0 win at Heerenveen, but since then, they have failed to collect any points, falling to defeats against Fortuna Sittard, Sparta Rotterdam, PSV Eindhoven, FC Utrecht, FC Twente, and Volendam. A major concern throughout this losing streak has been their inability to protect leads, with six of those defeats coming after Lukkien’s team had gone in front, highlighting their defensive fragility. Despite their struggles, Groningen remain 11th in the league with 31 points, thanks to strong early-season form and favorable results against lower-tier teams. They sit nine points clear of the relegation play-off spot, though three consecutive home defeats leave them facing another setback against Ajax, who are chasing European qualification.#ajax #groningen #euroborg_stadium #eredivisie #thom_van_bergen
