Ajax vs FC Groningen: kickoff time, lineups and prediction, 17 January

What to know

Ajax host FC Groningen in round 19 of the Eredivisie on Sunday 17 January 2027. Kickoff is at 16:30 Mecca time at Johan Cruijff Arena, Amsterdam.

FC Groningen go into this one with 9 players out.
Ajax have scored in each of their last 10 matches.
FC Groningen have scored in each of their last 7 matches.
Only 3 points separate Ajax and FC Groningen in the table.

Which channel shows Ajax vs FC Groningen?

Channels showing this match, by country.

Broadcasters have not been announced yet. Check back closer to kickoff.

Form

The last five matches of each team before this one, most recent at the top.

Ajax

FC Groningen

Who is out: Ajax and FC Groningen

Ajax

Daley BlindBack Injury
Simon AdingraAnkle Injury, until 28 Sep
Aaron BouwmanLung Contusion, until 1 Oct

FC Groningen

Ryan MetuUnknown Injury
Tyrique MerceraUnknown Injury
Travis HernesUnknown Injury
Nikolas BrandisUnknown Injury
Elvis van der LaanUnknown Injury
Wouter PrinsUnknown Injury
Stije Resink Cruciate Ligament Injury, until 1 Jan
Malcolm Jeng Achilles tendon rupture, until 1 May
Rijk JanseCruciate Ligament Tear, until 1 Jul

Stadium: Johan Cruijff Arena

CityAmsterdam

Capacity55,885

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Table: Eredivisie

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	AZ Alkmaar	7	6	1	0	+12	19
2	Feyenoord	7	5	2	0	+18	17
3	PSV	7	5	1	1	+14	16
4	FC Twente	7	5	1	1	+8	16
5	Ajax	7	4	2	1	+12	14
6	Fortuna Sittard	7	4	1	2	-1	13
7	Excelsior	7	3	2	2	+6	11
8	FC Groningen	7	3	2	2	+2	11
9	Go Ahead Eagles	7	2	4	1	+2	10
10	SC Heerenveen	7	2	3	2	+2	9
11	NEC Nijmegen	7	2	2	3	-1	8
12	Sparta Rotterdam	7	1	2	4	-7	5
13	Telstar	7	1	2	4	-7	5
14	SC Cambuur	7	1	2	4	-9	5
15	FC Utrecht	7	1	2	4	-13	5
16	PEC Zwolle	7	1	1	5	-14	4
17	ADO Den Haag	7	0	2	5	-10	2
18	Willem II	7	0	2	5	-14	2

Questions and answers

What time does Ajax vs FC Groningen kick off?

Ajax vs FC Groningen kicks off on Sunday 17 January 2027 at 16:30 Mecca time (13:30 UTC). This page also shows the time in your own timezone.

Which channel is showing Ajax vs FC Groningen?

Broadcasters have not been announced yet. This page updates as soon as they are.

Where is Ajax vs FC Groningen being played?

At Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, which holds 55,885 people.

How can I watch Ajax vs FC Groningen if it isn't shown in my country?

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