AZ Alkmaar v Groningen result
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AZ Alkmaar 1–0 Groningen — AZ Alkmaar won this Eredivisie match.
The result
AZ Alkmaar beat Groningen 1–0 at AFAS Stadion in the Eredivisie on Tuesday 21 December. AZ Alkmaar are unbeaten in their last nine matches in all competitions.
The goals
It was 0–0 at half-time. The goals — AZ Alkmaar: J. Karlsson (68’, assisted by Owen Wijndal). Neraysho Kasanwirjo (4’) was sent off.
Discipline
M. van den Kerkhof showed three yellow cards and one red — against 2.5 yellows a game across the last 8 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Groningen: Michael de Leeuw (28’), L. Duarte (78’) and W. Dammers (87’).
What it changes
It is AZ Alkmaar’s first win over Groningen since 30 March 2019, after four meetings without one (the 6 prior meetings TACTIX holds). AZ Alkmaar have scored in six consecutive matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, J. Karlsson (AZ Alkmaar) 8.8, Owen Wijndal (AZ Alkmaar) 8.7 and T. Suslov (Groningen) 4.5 led the match.
Next up
AZ Alkmaar next travel to Ararat-Armenia on 22 October 2026.
Groningen next travel to NEC Nijmegen on 25 October 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for AZ Alkmaar: Ararat-Armenia v AZ Alkmaar, Thursday 22 October — the preview. Next for Groningen: NEC Nijmegen v Groningen, Sunday 25 October — the preview.
The numbers
- Result: AZ Alkmaar 1–0 Groningen · Eredivisie
- Venue: AFAS Stadion · Alkmaar
- Referee: M. van den Kerkhof
- Head-to-head (last 6): AZ Alkmaar 2 · draws 2 · Groningen 2 · 1.67 goals/game
- Recent form: AZ Alkmaar 5W 0D 0L · Groningen 2W 2D 1L
AZ Alkmaar 1–0 Groningen (Eredivisie): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across every major market, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 10 May 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
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Match statistics & details
| AZ Alkmaar | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| 83% | Possession | 17% |
| 15 | Shots | 12 |
| 6 | Shots on target | 3 |
| 5 | Shots off target | 5 |
| 4 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 6 |
| 4 | Corners | 3 |
| 1 | Offsides | 3 |
| 8 | Fouls | 7 |
| 0 | Yellow cards | 3 |
| 0 | Red cards | 1 |
| 3 | Saves | 5 |
| 864 | Passes | 176 |
| 91% | Pass accuracy | 55% |
AZ Alkmaar player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Vindahl | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| B. Martins Indi | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.9 |
| J. Clasie | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7.7 |
| D. de Wit | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| T. Reijnders | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.5 |
| Y. Sugawara | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 |
| A. Guðmundsson | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Karlsson | 90 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.3 |
| O. Wijndal | 83 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Aslak Witry | 53 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.2 |
| Pantelis Hatzidiakos | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| S. Beukema sub | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Y. Barası sub | 37 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| Z. Aboukhlal sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
Groningen player stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P. Leeuwenburgh | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| M. te Wierik | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7.3 |
| B. Meijer | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| T. Suslov | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6.9 |
| J. Strand Larsen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| Bart van Hintum | 83 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| L. Duarte | 83 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Y | 6.5 |
| Michael de Leeuw | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Y | 6.7 |
| Daniel Van Kaam | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| Paulos Abraham | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| N. Kasanwirjo | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | R | 3 |
| D. Dankerlui sub | 79 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.7 |
| W. Dammers sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Y | 6.7 |
| R. Postema sub | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
| M. Šverko sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.7 |
| C. Ngonge sub | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind AZ Alkmaar v Groningen — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2021-10-24 Groningen 2–0 AZ Alkmaar
- 2021-05-13 Groningen 0–0 AZ Alkmaar
- 2020-12-06 AZ Alkmaar 1–2 Groningen
- 2019-08-18 AZ Alkmaar 0–0 Groningen
- 2019-03-30 AZ Alkmaar 1–0 Groningen
- 2018-09-23 Groningen 1–3 AZ Alkmaar
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between AZ Alkmaar and Groningen?
- In their last 6 meetings, AZ Alkmaar won 2, Groningen won 2 and there were 2 draws, averaging 1.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of AZ Alkmaar and Groningen?
- Recent form — AZ Alkmaar 5W 0D 0L; Groningen 2W 2D 1L.
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