Thom van Bergen plays today. The attacker is confirmed in the Groningen starting lineup for the clash against Ajax. The game takes place this Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 1:45 pm, on Kras Stadion, on Volendam. The match counts for the knockout semi-finals stage of VriendenLoterij Eredivisie.
The live broadcast is on ESPN 4.
Van Bergen confirmed as Groningen’s goal man
Dick Lukkien scaled Groningen in a 4-2-3-1 scheme with Thom van Bergen isolated in the attack. The young striker is the visiting team’s main offensive reference and should be the target of long throws.
Formação complete Groningen for the duel
Etienne Vaessen takes over the goal. The defense has Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, Dies Janse and Marvin Peersman. Tygo Land and Tika of Jonge form the steering wheel duo.
In the middle and attack, Travis Hernes, David van der Werff, Jorg Schreuders and Thom van Bergen.
- Etienne Vaessen
- Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, Dies Janse, Marvin Peersman
- Tygo Land, Tika of Jonge
- Travis Hernes, David from Werff, Jorg Schreuders
- Thom from Bergen
Ajax keeps Steven Berghuis in the spotlight
Oscar Garcia goes with the 4-3-3. Maarten Paes stays in goal. The defense has Anton Gaaei, Aaron Bouwman, Youri Baas and Lucas Rosa. The middle is made up of Sean Steur, Jorthy Mokio and Davy Klaassen, captain. Steven Berghuis, Wout Weghorst and Mika Godts complete the team.
Desfalques marks both teams before kickoff
Ajax does not count with Josip Šutalo, Kian Fitz-Jim, Ko Itakura and Oleksandr Zinchenko. Groningen also has important absences. Referee Marc Nagtegaal commands the match at Kras Stadion.
Como follow live
Fans tune in to ESPN 4 starting at 1:45 p.m. The knockout stage decides who continues in the competition.