REF’s picks

Backing over 3.25 goals offers strong value in this fixture, given both sides' recent high-scoring matches and defensive vulnerabilities. Groningen have shown real attacking intent at home, while Ajax consistently push numbers forward despite missing key defensive options.

1. 1Both teams have regularly featured in high-scoring encounters over the past month.
2. 2Defensive absentees on both sides weaken their ability to shut down opposition attacks.
3. 3Groningen's tendency to leave gaps when chasing the game could lead to an open, end-to-end contest.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.