Ajax have produced mixed form over recent weeks, winning two, drawing two, and losing two of their last six league matches.
In their previous five outings, they scored eight goals while conceding five.
Away victories against NAC Breda and Heracles showed the attacking quality still available within the squad, but home defeats against Utrecht and Twente exposed lingering defensive vulnerabilities.
The draw against PSV also highlighted their ability to compete with stronger teams despite inconsistent results.
At home, Ajax have won five of their last ten league matches and remain difficult to beat against sides outside the top six.
Several players continue to stand out for the Amsterdam club.
Mika Godts has enjoyed an impressive campaign with 17 league goals and 11 assists, while Steven Berghuis and Wout Weghorst provide additional creativity and experience in attack.
Ajax will, however, be missing goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros, young stopper Joeri Heerkens, defender Oleksandr Zinchenko, and midfielder Kenneth Fitz-Jim through injury concerns.
Groningen head into this fixture after back-to-back league victories against NEC Nijmegen and Heracles.
Across their last five matches, they scored seven goals and conceded seven, demonstrating attacking promise but limited defensive stability.
Away form has remained inconsistent, with four defeats in their previous seven road matches despite wins against Telstar and Heracles.
Groningen’s attack has relied heavily on Thom van Bergen, who has scored nine goals this season, while Younes Taha and El Idrissi has contributed eight assists from midfield areas.
In terms of squad availability, Groningen are missing defender Stije Resink and striker Oskar Zawada, reducing options at both ends of the pitch.
Even so, the visitors have shown resilience in recent weeks and will likely approach this game with confidence after their recent turnaround in form.