Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Mar 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar

Groningen go head-to-head with AZ Alkmaar at Euroborg Stadion, with kick-off set for 10:45 on Sunday 22 March.

Let’s play the Total Goals market where we can get Over 2.5 to be scored at tasty odds of -156. There’s every chance that Groningen and AZ will deliver a return and we think this is value wager.

FC Groningen played PEC Zwolle on their travels in their last game. It was a 1-1 draw at Mac3Park Stadion. Dick Lukkien's team had 49% possession and recorded six shots on target, while Thom van Bergen registered the goal.

AZ Alkmaar have lost back-to-back Eredivisie matches on their travels. In their previous league game, it was a 4-0 home victory over Heracles at AFAS Stadion. The Alkmaar club had 52% possession and managed seven shots on goal, while Troy Parrott, Sven Mijnans, Mees de Wit and Isak Steiner Jensen found the net.

On Thursday night, AZ won 4-0 away to Sparta Prague in the Europa Conference League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

AZ have enjoyed three straight wins against Groningen. In their last encounter, AZ enjoyed a 4-1 victory when hosting at AFAS Stadion. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in six AZ wins, two draws and two Groningen victories.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	AZ Alkmaar	32	14	8	10	54	47	7	54:47	50
10	Groningen	32	12	6	14	45	43	2	45:43	42

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Groningen have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 14.6 attempts. They have averaged 49.1% possession, 418.4 passes and 6.5 corners per match, conceding 1.5 goals and 5.3 corners from 4.8 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts.

Top goalscorer Thom van Bergen has found the net 3 times, with Oskar Zawada and Younes Taha scoring 2 each. Younes Taha is the top assists maker on 4, with goalkeepers Etienne Vaessen and Hidde Jurjus managing 2 clean sheets between them.

AZ have won 4, lost 4 and drawn 2, with an average of 5.1 shots on goal, 12.6 attempts and 1.5 goals. Leeroy Echteld's side average 50.0% possession, 436.0 passes, 4.1 corners taken and 4.7 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 11.3 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

The leading scorer has been Troy Parrott with 5, while Sven Mijnans and Isak Steiner Jensen have 2. Mees de Wit and Troy Parrott have had 3 assists in the previous 10 games, while Jeroen Zoet has one clean sheet to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Groningen confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Hidde Jurjus (GK), Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, Dies Janse, Marvin Peersman, Younes Taha, Tika de Jonge, Tygo Land, Jorg Schreuders, Thom van Bergen, David van der Werff.

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jeroen Zoet (GK), Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mees de Wit, Peer Koopmeiners, Kees Smit, Isak Steiner Jensen, Sven Mijnans, Ro-Zangelo Daal, Troy Parrott.

Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top corners play, player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

The price of -156 for Over 2.5 Goals looks like a really attractive price. We think that the two teams should be able to cover the line between them when it comes to this Eredivisie showdown.

Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest stats and provide Eredivisie betting predictions.

Key FC Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Groningen games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 19 Groningen games at home.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Groningen games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 AZ games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 13 of the last 20 AZ games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 AZ games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

According to the odds, there’s a 61% likelihood of our pick winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Groningen 1 - 2 AZ Alkmaar

Let’s take a chance on the +650 available that AZ secure a 2-1 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Thom van Bergen Over 2.5 Shots +104

Thom van Bergen (Groningen) has totalled over 2.5 shots in four straight Eredivisie matches. There is odds of +104 available when it comes to this Player Shots wager and we think he’ll cover the line.

Latest Thom van Bergen Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+210

First

+600

Shots

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

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Sven Mijnans to Score +320

Sven Mijnans (AZ) has scored two goals in his past five Eredivisie matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +320 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest Sven Mijnans Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+300

First

+900

Shots

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Groningen Over 4.5 Corners -152

There’s been an average 8.10 Groningen corners in their past 10 home games, while AZ Alkmaar have conceded more than 4.5 corners in four consecutive away matches. The latest stats suggest that it’s worth backing Groningen to cover the Team Corners line, with -152 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Groningen

Total

11.80 6.50 5.30

Home

12.70 8.10 4.60

Away

10.40 6.00 4.40

AZ Alkmaar

Total

8.80 4.10 4.70

Home

9.40 5.40 4.00

Away

10.30 5.20 5.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-106

Under 10.5

-133

Groningen Corners

Over 4.5

-143

Under 4.5

-100

AZ Alkmaar Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-156

Most Corners

1

+108

X

+650

2

-106

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Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar 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 available 1x2 betting prices reveal that AZ Alkmaar are +132 for a Eredivisie win, with FC Groningen being +170. The draw is on offer at +280 if you expect the game to finish level.

If you want to side with AZ winning against Groningen, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land +102 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -238.

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Full-Time Result

1

+170

X

+280

2

+132

Half-Time Result

1

+205

X

+140

2

+180

Double Chance

1X

-172

12

-400

X2

-222

Draw No Bet

1

-102

2

-141

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-128

2 Hcp -0.25

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+145

Over 2.5

-192

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-238

No

+165

Troy Parrott is the First Goalscorer favourite at +400 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at +130.

Troy Parrott (AZ)

First

+130

Anytime

+400

David van der Werff (Groningen)

First

+180

Anytime

+550

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

First

+190

Anytime

+600

Jizz Hornkamp (AZ)

First

+195

Anytime

+600

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

First

+220

Anytime

+650

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

First

+290

Anytime

+850

Weslley Patati (AZ)

First

+290

Anytime

+900

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Younes Taha (Groningen)

First

+300

Anytime

+900

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

First

+380

Anytime

+1150

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

First

+410

Anytime

+1200

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Kees Smit (AZ)

First

+450

Anytime

+1300

Denso Kasius (AZ)

First

+700

Anytime

+2000

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Troy Parrott (AZ)

Over 3.5

+123

Under 3.5

-

Younes Taha (Groningen)

Over 2.5

-133

Under 2.5

-

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-

Jizz Hornkamp (AZ)

Over 2.5

+104

Under 2.5

-

Thom van Bergen (Groningen)

Over 2.5

+102

Under 2.5

-

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-

David van der Werff (Groningen)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-

Jorg Schreuders (Groningen)

Over 1.5

+148

Under 1.5

-

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 1.5

+107

Under 1.5

-

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-

Weslley Patati (AZ)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-

Kees Smit (AZ)

Over 0.5

-204

Under 0.5

-

Denso Kasius (AZ)

Over 0.5

-152

Under 0.5

-

Tika de Jonge (Groningen)

Over 0.5

-111

Under 0.5

-

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Groningen have five defeats, three draws and two wins in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.30.

AZ have clocked up six losses and four wins in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.60.

The last meeting at Euroborg Stadion saw Groningen and AZ draw 0-0. The 4 most recent H2H games at Euroborg Stadion have involved two draws, while Groningen and AZ have both won once.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Groningen Home Stats		2-3-5	2.50	1.20	1.30	6	4	6	4
AZ Alkmaar Away Stats		4-0-6	2.80	1.20	1.60	5	5	5	5

• 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

Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar Lineups & Team News

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