AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen Prediction, Lineups & Odds

AZ Look Set for Victory

AZ have the capability of securing a victory when they clash with Groningen. For this reason, we are going to take the Full-Time Result odds of -163 with a large degree of confidence.

AZ Too Good for Groningen in Last H2H

AZ Alkmaar got the win in their last game. A 3-0 victory occurred on the road at De Adelaarshorst when meeting Go Ahead Eagles. The Cheeseheads had just 38% possession and recorded eight shots on target, while Gerrit Nauber (own goal), Wouter Goes and Jayden Addai each scored one goal.

FC Groningen have won their previous two games. The latest was a 6-1 home triumph at Euroborg against RKC Waalwijk. Dick Lukkien's team had 44% possession and totalled twelve shots on goal, with Stije Resink scoring twice.

AZ have gone unbeaten in their past five meetings with Groningen. In their last clash, it was a 3-1 KNVB Cup home win for AZ. The previous 10 H2H games have featured five AZ wins, three draws and two Groningen victories.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	AZ Alkmaar	34	16	9	9	58	37	21	58:37	57
13	Groningen	34	10	9	15	40	53	-13	40:53	39

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 13.4 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal. AZ have had 54.4% possession, 479.1 passes and 6.7 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 10.2 attempts and 3.1 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.9 corners.

Top scorers Zico Buurmeester and Troy Parrott have found the net 3 times, with Mexx Meerdink getting 2. Leading assistor is Peer Koopmeiners with 3, while goalie Rome Owusu-Oduro has recorded 3 clean sheets.

Groningen have 5 victories, 3 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 5.1 shots on goal, 11.4 attempts and 2.1 goals. They average 44.3% possession, 379.0 passes, 4.2 corners taken and 3.4 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 11.0 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Stije Resink has landed 4 goals, Thom van Bergen 3, with Leandro Bacuna and two others scoring 2. Luciano Valente has had 5 assists in the previous 10 games, while Etienne Vaessen has one clean sheet to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Denso Kasius, Maxim Dekker, Alexandre Penetra, David Moeller Wolfe, Kees Smit, Peer Koopmeiners, Ernest Poku, Sven Mijnans, Ruben van Bommel, Mexx Meerdink.

FC Groningen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Marco Rente, Hjalmar Ekdal, Thijmen Blokzijl, Marvin Peersman, Leandro Bacuna, Stije Resink, Jorg Schreuders, Luciano Valente, Dave Kwakman, Thom van Bergen.

Expert Eredivisie Analysis

A good deal of research goes into our football picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key AZ Alkmaar vs FC Groningen league stats:

• Groningen have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Groningen have lost 10 of their last 15 games on the road.
• Groningen have lost their last 2 games on the road.

AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen Prediction

We’ll take the plunge and back AZ to secure victory when they line up in this Eredivisie game. There’s plenty of confidence behind this wager and the odds of -163 look attractive.

If you’re expecting a win for AZ, then consider ways to boost your odds. There are lots of Asian Handicap lines, while you can also combine this pick with the total number of goals.

AZ to Win Probability

According to the latest odds, there’s a 61.9% likelihood of our pick winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success closer to 70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

AZ Alkmaar To Win @ -163 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

AZ Alkmaar 2 - 0 Groningen

We’re predicting AZ to land a 2-0 victory and this is available at +650. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.

Player Props

Thom van Bergen Over 1.5 Shots +135

Thom van Bergen (Groningen) has covered the 1.5 shots total in four consecutive Eredivisie matches. We think that some value can be landed by wagering on Player Shots and you can secure +135 that he goes over the line.

Latest Thom van Bergen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+450

First

+1100

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-238

Shots

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

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Mexx Meerdink to Score +195

Mexx Meerdink (AZ) has netted four goals in his past eight Eredivisie games on home soil. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +195.

Latest Mexx Meerdink Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+195

First

+480

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+110

Shots

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -150

There has been under 9.5 corners in six straight Groningen games. We’re anticipating the sides to fall short of the line, with this Total Corners bet on offer at -150.

Corner Stats

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

AZ Alkmaar

Total

10.60 6.70 3.90

Home

10.10 7.50 2.60

Away

9.90 5.40 4.50

Groningen

Total

7.60 4.20 3.40

Home

9.20 5.90 3.30

Away

7.40 3.40 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+110

Under 9.5

-150

AZ Alkmaar Corners

Over 5.5

-125

Under 5.5

-110

Groningen Corners

Over 3.5

+120

Under 3.5

-163

Most Corners

1

-244

X

+575

2

+230

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AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

AZ Full-Time Odds Suggest Victory

Bookies favourites AZ Alkmaar are regarded as the likeliest winners for this Eredivisie game and the -150 about them triumphing means a 60% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. If you want to back the outsider for this match, FC Groningen are available at +400.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting match. If you’re betting on Both Teams to Score, you can back Yes at -125 and No at -105.

Many customers enjoy placing a Eredivisie Bet Builder where you can combine different betting selections with the football betting sites. The more picks means that the odds get bigger.

Full-Time Result

1

-150

X

+290

2

+400

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+130

2

+400

Double Chance

1X

-599

12

-400

X2

+115

Draw No Bet

1

-350

2

+250

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-112

2 Hcp +0.75

+101

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-100

Over 2.5

-125

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-125

No

-105

Troy Parrott Favourite to Find the Net First

Troy Parrott is the market leader at +340 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals

Troy Parrott (AZ)

First

+125

Anytime

+340

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

First

+195

Anytime

+480

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

First

+300

Anytime

+650

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

First

+300

Anytime

+700

Ruben van Bommel (AZ)

First

+310

Anytime

+750

Ernest Poku (AZ)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Kees Smit (AZ)

First

+425

Anytime

+1000

Denso Kasius (AZ)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Mats Seuntjens (Groningen)

First

+450

Anytime

+1050

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

First

+450

Anytime

+1100

Zico Buurmeester (AZ)

First

+460

Anytime

+1150

Luciano Valente (Groningen)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Mees de Wit (AZ)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Leandro Bacuna (Groningen)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Maxim Dekker (AZ)

First

+750

Anytime

+1800

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Seiya Maikuma (AZ)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Bruno Martins Indi (AZ)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Stije Resink (Groningen)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Player Shots On Target

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+110

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+110

Ruben van Bommel (AZ)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-143

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-159

Luciano Valente (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+106

Under 0.5

-182

Ernest Poku (AZ)

Over 0.5

+110

Under 0.5

-189

Troy Parrott (AZ)

Over 1.5

+132

Under 1.5

-233

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-238

Mats Seuntjens (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+138

Under 0.5

-238

Kees Smit (AZ)

Over 0.5

+148

Under 0.5

-263

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-278

Denso Kasius (AZ)

Over 0.5

+163

Under 0.5

-303

Zico Buurmeester (AZ)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-294

Leandro Bacuna (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-476

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-526

Mees de Wit (AZ)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-625

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

+265

Under 0.5

-625

Maxim Dekker (AZ)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-667

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

Over 0.5

+310

Under 0.5

-769

Player Shots

Troy Parrott (AZ)

Over 3.5

-103

Under 3.5

-

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

Over 2.5

+112

Under 2.5

-

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Ruben van Bommel (AZ)

Over 2.5

+145

Under 2.5

-

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 1.5

-152

Under 1.5

-

Ernest Poku (AZ)

Over 1.5

-133

Under 1.5

-

Kees Smit (AZ)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Denso Kasius (AZ)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Mats Seuntjens (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+117

Under 1.5

-

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+125

Under 1.5

-

Zico Buurmeester (AZ)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

Luciano Valente (Groningen)

Over 1.5

-112

Under 1.5

-

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+160

Under 1.5

-

Stije Resink (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

Over 0.5

-127

Under 0.5

-

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Team Stats

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