Eredivisie 2024-2025: Groningen-Ajax, the likely lineups

Wednesday, May 14, at 8 p.m. at Phillips Stadion in Eindhoven will be the 33rd Eredivisie match between Groningen and Ajax. The guests are in full fight against Psv for the Dutch league title. Separating the two teams only one point, and currently Ajax is first at plus one. In their last league match, the Amsterdam team lost by a clear 3-0 scoreline at home to NEC Nijmegen.

The hosts, on the other hand, are currently 11th in the standings 38 points from 32 games. In their last match, Groningen lost sharply away 3-0 to AZ Alkmaar.

4-2-3-1 for Groningen. Vaessen is in goal, with Blokzijl and Ekdal in front of him. The two full-backs will most likely be Peersman and Rente. The two midfielders in front of the defense will be Resink and Bacuna. Behind the only point that will be Bergen will act: Kwakman, Valente and Schreuders.

For Ajax, Pasveer will be between the posts, while leading the defensive line will be former Juventus man Rugani, flanked by Sutalo. Klassen and Henderson in midfield.

Probable lineups

Groningen (4-2-3-1): Vaessen, Blokzijl, Ekdal, Peersman, Rente; Resink, Bacuna; Bergen Kwakman, Valente, Schreuders. Coach: Lukkien

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Ajax (4-3-3): Pasveer; Hato, Rugani, Sutalo, Gaaei;Taylor, Klassen, Henderson; Berghuis, Werghorst, Traore. Coach: Farioli