AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Nov 2026
AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen Predictions
Groningen enjoying a +1.25 goal start on the Asian Handicap could be the sensible play at odds of -112. Our money can be divided equally between +1 and +1.5, with a growing confidence of landing a win.
Take a closer look at our complete AZ vs Groningen betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen Preview
AZ Alkmaar go head-to-head with Groningen at AFAS Stadion, with kick-off set for 10:45 on Sunday 8 November.
AZ Alkmaar have lost back-to-back Eredivisie games. Away at Johan Cruyff Arena, Ajax recently beat them 1-0. Leeroy Echteld's team recorded five shots on target and had 52% possession.
Three days ago, AZ hosted Juventus in the Europa League and were defeated 2-1.
FC Groningen lost when last in action. In a home game at Euroborg Stadion, they were turned over 3-2 by Sparta Rotterdam. Groningen had the lion’s share of the ball boasting 59% possession and ten shots on goal, with Jacob Ondrejka and Thom van Bergen both on target.
H2H: Groningen Too Strong for AZ in Last Head-to-Head
Groningen won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 3-0 home victory was recorded against AZ at Euroborg Stadion. We’ve seen six AZ wins, two Groningen victories and two draws for the past 10 matches involving these teams.
| Eredivisie | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 |  AZ Alkmaar |
11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 20:13 | 20 |
| 8 |  Groningen |
11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 24 | 2 | 26:24 | 15 |
5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.8 goals from 16.9 attempts and 6.3 shots on goal. AZ have had 58.8% possession, 528.4 passes and 7.4 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 9.6 attempts and 3.6 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 3.3 corners.
Mexx Meerdink and Ro-Zangelo Daal are the leading goalscorers with 4, while Ayoub Oufkir has 2. Mateo Chavez is the leading assists maker with 3, while goalie Jari De Busser has 2 clean sheets.
Groningen have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 6.1 shots on goal, 14.7 attempts and 2.4 goals. Dick Lukkien's side average 48.9% possession, 431.0 passes, 4.3 corners taken and 5.8 corners against them, while 2.3 goals have been conceded from 15.3 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal.
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson is the leading scorer with 7 goals, followed by Thom van Bergen on 6, with Marco Rente and two others bagging 2. Thom van Bergen and David van der Werff have had 3 assists in the previous 10 games, while Etienne Vaessen has one clean sheet to his name.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jari De Busser (GK), Elijah Dijkstra, Wouter Goes, Lewis Schouten, Mees de Wit, Peer Koopmeiners, Dave Kwakman, Weslley Patati, Valdemar Byskov Andreasen, Ro-Zangelo Daal, Mexx Meerdink.
FC Groningen predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Etienne Vaessen (GK), Hans Hateboer, Thijmen Blokzijl, Marco Rente, Márk Csinger, Tika de Jonge, Pelle Clement, Jorg Schreuders, Thom van Bergen, Jacob Ondrejka, Brynjolfur Willumsson.
Main Match Prediction
We can’t pass up the opportunity to side with the underdog by backing Groningen +1.25. They look easy to wager on the Asian Handicap at -112 when it comes to this Eredivisie encounter.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We’re always monitoring the Eredivisie team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.
The top betting apps make it a 52.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Groningen
One bet that has caught our eye is a 1-1 correct score draw. This selection is available at +700 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen) has recorded a minimum of one shot on goal in six straight Eredivisie matches away from home. The numbers imply that he can succeed with our Overs bet and we’re delighted to take the -108 available.
Thom van Bergen (Groningen) has scored six goals in his past ten Eredivisie games. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +240 which will hopefully see him find the net.
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Corners Prediction
Groningen have failed to cover the 3.5 corners line in two straight matches, while the previous 10 AZ Alkmaar games have seen them concede an average of 3.30 corners. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back Groningen to go under the Team Corners line at a price of -130.
AZ Alkmaar
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can provide entertainment and we’ve got Groningen to cover the +1.25 Asian Handicap, two or less goals in total accompanied by Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
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AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The Full-Time Result odds of -233 suggest that AZ Alkmaar are likely victors and there’s a 70% probability that the favourites win this Eredivisie clash. The +500 means that FC Groningen are seen as having the lowest probability of succeeding.
If you want to back the favourites to be ahead by the break, then AZ are -125 on the Half-Time Result market. Alternatively, Groningen are +390 and the draw is priced at +170.
The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -217.
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The First Goalscorer favourite is Mexx Meerdink at +310. Similar odds can be found if you’re interested in this player to register the last goal.
Stats: Last 10 Eredivisie matches only.
AZ have recorded six victories, three draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.30 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
Groningen haven’t lost any of their past three away games. Groningen have four wins, three draws and three losses in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.70.
The previous AFAS Stadion encounter involved a 4-1 AZ win against Groningen. AZ have landed victory in five of the previous 6 H2H games at AFAS Stadion, with Groningen winning once.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ Alkmaar Home Stats |
6-3-1 | 3.30 | 2.30 | 1.00 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | |
| Groningen Away Stats |
4-3-3 | 3.60 | 1.90 | 1.70 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 | |
- 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: 22/03 2026 Groningen 3 AZ Alkmaar 0
- Eredivisie: 10/08 2025 AZ Alkmaar 4 Groningen 1
- 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
AZ Alkmaar League Stats
FC Groningen League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 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 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals scored and 2.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.40 corners awarded and 3.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.00 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 6.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 58.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for AZ Alkmaar this season are Ro-Zangelo Daal (5), Mexx Meerdink (4), Ayoub Oufkir (2)
- Top Assistors for AZ Alkmaar this season are Mateo Chavez (3), Calvin Stengs (2), Kees Smit (2)
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AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen Lineups & Team 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
Injuries & Suspensions
AZ Alkmaar Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Leeroy Echteld
FC Groningen Player Stats & Squad
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 33:12 | 25 |
| 2 | Ajax | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 30:13 | 24 |
| 3 | PSV | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 35:13 | 23 |
| 4 | Twente | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28:10 | 23 |
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 20:13 | 20 |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18:18 | 19 |
| 7 | SC Heerenveen | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 19:13 | 18 |
| 8 | Groningen | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 26:24 | 15 |
| 9 | Cambuur | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 23:22 | 15 |
| 10 | Go Ahead E. | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 23:27 | 14 |
| 11 | Sp. Rotterdam | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 20:26 | 12 |
| 12 | Utrecht | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 19:31 | 12 |
| 13 | PEC Zwolle | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 13:24 | 12 |
| 14 | NEC Nijmegen | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 17:19 | 11 |
| 15 | Excelsior | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 16:28 | 11 |
| 16 | Telstar | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 16:23 | 9 |
| 17 | Den Haag | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 13:24 | 6 |
| 18 | Willem II | 12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 11:40 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 21:5 | 14 |
| 2 | Twente | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10:5 | 12 |
| 3 | Go Ahead E. | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 14:8 | 11 |
| 4 | AZ Alkmaar | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9:5 | 10 |
| 5 | SC Heerenveen | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:5 | 10 |
| 6 | Feyenoord | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 12:5 | 9 |
| 7 | Ajax | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12:9 | 9 |
| 8 | Groningen | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13:14 | 7 |
| 9 | Cambuur | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12:15 | 7 |
| 10 | Fortuna Sittard | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6:9 | 7 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6:14 | 6 |
| 12 | Telstar | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12:17 | 5 |
| 13 | Sp. Rotterdam | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9:14 | 5 |
| 14 | Utrecht | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 9:15 | 5 |
| 15 | NEC Nijmegen | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 9:12 | 4 |
| 16 | Den Haag | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8:12 | 4 |
| 17 | Excelsior | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5:19 | 3 |
| 18 | Willem II | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5:17 | 2 |
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