AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Aug 2025
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 | |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
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 GamesGroningen 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:
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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Correct Score Prediction
AZ can be backed at +700 to triumph by a 2-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.
Player Prop Picks
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.


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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.


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Corners Prediction
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.






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Bet Builder Tips
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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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 | |
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6-3-1 | 2.90 | 2.10 | 0.80 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
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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
- Eredivisie: 11/05 2025 AZ Alkmaar 3 Groningen 0
- KNVB Cup: 18/12 2024 AZ Alkmaar 3 Groningen 1
- Eredivisie: 25/08 2024 Groningen 0 AZ Alkmaar 0
- Eredivisie: 11/03 2023 AZ Alkmaar 1 Groningen 0
- Eredivisie: 01/10 2022 Groningen 1 AZ Alkmaar 4
- Eredivisie: 21/12 2021 AZ Alkmaar 1 Groningen 0
- Eredivisie: 24/10 2021 Groningen 2 AZ Alkmaar 0
- Eredivisie: 13/05 2021 Groningen 0 AZ Alkmaar 0
- Eredivisie: 06/12 2020 AZ Alkmaar 1 Groningen 2
- Eredivisie: 18/08 2019 AZ Alkmaar 0 Groningen 0


- 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
- 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
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.10 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.00 corners awarded and 3.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 52.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
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
FC Groningen Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Previous AZ Alkmaar Lineups
Previous FC Groningen Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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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 |
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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 |

















