AZ Alkmaar
Football Netherlands - Eredivisie AFAS Stadion Sun 10 Aug 08:30
FC Groningen
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  6. Injuries
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Eredivisie Betting Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen

AZ Alkmaar host Groningen in this Dutch Eredivisie match at AFAS Stadion, with kick-off set for 08:30 on Sunday 10 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re Expecting Three or More Goals to Be Scored

The Total Goals market can provide the best betting angle considering that odds of -138 are available when it comes to Over 2.5. We expect this total to be covered when AZ line up against Groningen.

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AZ 3-0 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

AZ Alkmaar won their last Eredivisie game 3-2. This was recorded at AFAS Stadion at home to FC Twente. The Cheeseheads had 46% of possession and seven shots on target, with Mexx Meerdink, Ruben van Bommel and Ibrahim Sadiq scoring one goal each.

Last time out, AZ triumphed 5-0 in the Europa Conference League qualifier when hosting Ilves.

FC Groningen suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 2-0 scoreline occurred away from home at Mac3Park Stadion against PEC Zwolle. Dick Lukkien's men were restricted to 41% possession and recorded three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

AZ have claimed back-to-back victories over Groningen and both were home wins, featuring 3-0 and 3-1 scorelines. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with five AZ wins, two Groningen victories and three draws.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
6 Groningen logo Groningen 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
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AZ Alkmaar – Last 10 League Games

AZ have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 6.8 shots on goal and 16.2 attempts. Maarten Martens' team have averaged 52.8% possession, 458.9 passes and 7.1 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.1 goals from 2.6 shots on goal, 10.3 attempts and 3.8 corners.

Top scorer is Mexx Meerdink on 7 goals, while Ruben van Bommel and Sven Mijnans have both racked up 2. Leading assistor is Sven Mijnans with 4, while goalie Rome Owusu-Oduro has recorded 2 clean sheets.

FC Groningen – Last 10 League Games

Groningen have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 11.1 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. They average 47.7% possession, 426.9 passes, 3.7 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against them, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.

Stije Resink has scored 3 goals, followed by Thom van Bergen, Leandro Bacuna, Mats Seuntjens and Jorg Schreuders on 2. Luciano Valente has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games, while Etienne Vaessen has one clean sheet to his name.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro (GK), Seiya Maikuma, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mees de Wit, Peer Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Ibrahim Sadiq, Sven Mijnans, Zico Buurmeester, Mexx Meerdink.

FC Groningen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Hidde Jurjus (GK), Marco Rente, Marvin Peersman, Thijmen Blokzijl, Wouter Prins, Younes Taha, Elvis van der Laan, Oskar Zawada, Tika de Jonge, Jorg Schreuders, Thom van Bergen.

AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

This upcoming clash could see Over 2.5 Goals and we’re happy to go for this Eredivisie pick. There is definitely value backing this selection at -138, with three goals or more looking likely.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of Eredivisie data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key AZ Alkmaar vs FC Groningen league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 AZ games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 AZ games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 AZ games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Groningen games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Groningen games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 57.9% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Thom van Bergen Over 1.5 Shots +140 bet365 logo

Thom van Bergen (Groningen) has recorded over 1.5 shots in seven of his past ten Eredivisie games. We’re expecting him to produce a high level of performance and cover the Player Shots line, with odds of +140 on offer.

Latest Thom van Bergen Player Prop Odds

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Mexx Meerdink to Score +132 bet365 logo

Mexx Meerdink (AZ) has scored at least one goal in six of his past eight Eredivisie games on home soil. We’re content to land the +132 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he features on the scoresheet.

Latest Mexx Meerdink Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -127 bet365 logo

The past five Groningen away games have averaged 6.80 corners, while the last three AZ Alkmaar matches have seen under 9.5 corners. There’s a price of -127 for this Total Corners bet and we think the line is too big.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
AZ Alkmaar Logo AZ Alkmaar
Total
10.90 7.10 3.80
Home
10.00 7.00 3.00
Away
10.40 6.10 4.30
Groningen Logo Groningen
Total
7.60 3.70 3.90
Home
9.50 6.00 3.50
Away
7.30 3.20 4.10
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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -138
Full-Time Result AZ -200
Player Shots Thom van Bergen Over 1.5 +140

We’re happy to go with a bet builder that has at least three goals in total, AZ Alkmaar to claim a victory along with Thom van Bergen (Groningen) to manage Over 1.5 shots.

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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 Trading at Shorter Odds Than Groningen

The favourites are 69% likely to win according to the latest betting odds, with AZ Alkmaar being priced at -227 to come away with a victory in this Eredivisie encounter. FC Groningen are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +550.

If you take AZ -1.25 on the Asian Handicap at -108, you need them to have a 2+ margin of victory for a full return against Groningen. A triumph by one goal would mean half your stake is returned.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. There are two Both Teams to Score options, with Yes on offer at -114 and No at -116.

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Troy Parrott Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Troy Parrott is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +350, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

Player Goals
Troy Parrott (AZ)
First
+123
Anytime
+350
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Mexx Meerdink (AZ)
First
+128
Anytime
+360
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Ernest Poku (AZ)
First
+255
Anytime
+575
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Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)
First
+255
Anytime
+600
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Player Shots On Target
Player Shots
Troy Parrott (AZ)
Over 3.5
+118
Under 3.5
-
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Mexx Meerdink (AZ)
Over 3.5
+105
Under 3.5
-
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Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)
Over 2.5
+106
Under 2.5
-
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AZ Home Form Looking Rock Solid

AZ have clocked up three straight wins at AFAS Stadion. The Cheeseheads have recorded six victories, three draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Groningen have suffered a four match losing run away from home. Dick Lukkien's men have finished with seven defeats, two draws and one win in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

The past meeting at AFAS Stadion saw AZ defeat Groningen 3-0. AZ have triumphed in four of the previous 5 H2H meetings at AFAS Stadion, while Groningen have won once.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar Home Stats 6-3-1 2.90 2.10 0.80 5 5 5 5
Groningen logo Groningen Away Stats 1-2-7 2.80 0.80 2.00 5 5 6 4
  • W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
  • G = Avg. Goals
  • GF = Avg. Goals For
  • GA = Avg. Goals Against
  • O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
  • U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
  • B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
  • B-No = Matches BTTS No
Team Stats
AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar League Stats
FC Groningen logo FC Groningen League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 1 win, 7 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession

AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen team news before betting. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie together with updated injury news.

AZ Alkmaar Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

FC Groningen Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

AZ Alkmaar Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 R. J. Owusu-Oduro
16 Seiya Maikuma 3 Wouter Goes 5 Alexandre Penetra 34 Mees de Wit
6 Peer Koopmeiners 26 Kees Smit
11 Ibrahim Sadiq 10 Sven Mijnans 28 Zico Buurmeester
35 Mexx Meerdink
21 Hidde Jurjus
5 Marco Rente 43 Marvin Peersman 3 Thijmen Blokzijl 2 Wouter Prins
10 Younes Taha 15 Elvis van der Laan
19 Oskar Zawada 8 Tika de Jonge 14 Jorg Schreuders
26 Thom van Bergen

FC Groningen Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous AZ Alkmaar Lineups

31 Jul Europa Conference League
AZ Alkmaar 5-0 Ilves
24 Jul Europa Conference League
Ilves 4-3 AZ Alkmaar
25 May Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar 3-2 Twente
22 May Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar 4-1 SC Heerenveen
18 May Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar 1-1 Almere
14 May Eredivisie
Twente 2-3 AZ Alkmaar

Previous FC Groningen Lineups

18 May Eredivisie
PEC Zwolle 2-0 Groningen
14 May Eredivisie
Groningen 2-2 Ajax
11 May Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar 3-0 Groningen
03 May Eredivisie
Groningen 6-1 RKC Waalwijk
23 Apr Eredivisie
Groningen 4-1 Heracles
13 Apr Eredivisie
Utrecht 3-1 Groningen

Injuries & Suspensions

AZ Alkmaar Injury Table
Type Name Info
Kristijan Belic Other
FC Groningen Injury Table
Type Name Info
Etienne Vaessen Yellow cards
Oskar Zawada Other
Etienne Vaessen Other
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Fortuna Sittard 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
2 Go Ahead E. 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
3 AZ Alkmaar 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
4 Ajax 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
5 Excelsior 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
6 Groningen 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
7 Twente 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
8 Utrecht 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
9 Volendam 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
10 Feyenoord 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
11 Heracles 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
12 NAC Breda 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
13 NEC Nijmegen 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 PEC Zwolle 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 PSV 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
16 SC Heerenveen 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
17 Sp. Rotterdam 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
18 Telstar 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Fortuna Sittard 1 0 1 0 2:2 1
2 Go Ahead E. 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
3 AZ Alkmaar 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
4 Ajax 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
5 Excelsior 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
6 Groningen 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
7 Twente 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
8 Utrecht 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
9 Volendam 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
10 Feyenoord 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
11 Heracles 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
12 NAC Breda 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
13 NEC Nijmegen 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
14 PEC Zwolle 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
15 PSV 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
16 SC Heerenveen 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
17 Sp. Rotterdam 0 0 0 0 0:0 0
18 Telstar 0 0 0 0 0:0 0