AZ Alkmaar v Groningen prediction

Eredivisie · · AFAS Stadion

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TACTIX’s free model pick for AZ Alkmaar v Groningen, Eredivisie on Sun, 08 Nov 2026 15:45 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

AZ Alkmaar host Groningen in the Eredivisie on Sunday 8 November (kick-off 15:45 UK).

The key numbers

12 of Groningen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in 12 of Groningen’s last 15 results in all competitions (80%).

Groningen have scored in nine consecutive matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

Eight of AZ Alkmaar’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in nine of AZ Alkmaar’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, AZ Alkmaar have five wins, two draws and no defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 2.43 points per game, scoring 2.86 and conceding 1.29. AZ Alkmaar have scored 20 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). AZ Alkmaar have conceded 10 goals, the fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Away from home, Groningen have three wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 7 away matches in all competitions — 1.43 points per game, scoring 2.00 and conceding 2.00. Groningen have scored 22 goals, the fourth-most of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Groningen have conceded 19 goals, the eighth-most of the 18 clubs.

AZ Alkmaar (second) and Groningen (seventh) are six points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have AZ Alkmaar the stronger side, 109 rating points above Groningen (AZ Alkmaar 1765, Groningen 1656, after at least 277 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 22 March 2026, finished Groningen 3–0 AZ Alkmaar.

Team news

Predicted AZ Alkmaar XI (4-2-3-1): J. De Busser, L. Schouten, W. Goes, E. Dijkstra, M. Chávez, P. Koopmeiners, R. Daal, D. Kwakman, C. Stengs, J. Clasie, M. Meerdink — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ro-Zangelo Daal (5.8 per match over 11 appearances, five goals) and Peer Koopmeiners (4.8 per match over 11 appearances, two goals and one assist) have been AZ Alkmaar’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for AZ Alkmaar (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Ro-Zangelo Daal averages 2.2 key passes per 90 over 916 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Peer Koopmeiners averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 985 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted Groningen XI (4-2-3-1): E. Vaessen, T. Blokzijl, J. Schreuders, M. Csinger, W. Prins, T. van Bergen, T. de Jonge, P. Clement, D. van der Werff, T. Land, B. Willumsson — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Thom van Bergen (7.1 per match over nine appearances, six goals and two assists) and David van der Werff (5.0 per match over nine appearances, two goals and three assists) have been Groningen’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Groningen (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Thom van Bergen averages 1.5 key passes per 90 over 805 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last nine appearances. David van der Werff averages 2.8 key passes per 90 over 735 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last nine appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · Eredivisie · AFAS Stadion
  • Head-to-head (last 6): AZ Alkmaar 4 · draws 1 · Groningen 1 · 2.67 goals/game
  • Recent form: AZ Alkmaar 2W 1D 2L · Groningen 2W 2D 1L

AZ Alkmaar v Groningen (Eredivisie): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

1.75 / 2.5
Goals
against 1.38 / 2.25 · 2 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
6.13 / 4.88
Corners
against 4.38 / 5 · 2 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
5.5 / 5.88
Shots on target
against 3.88 / 5.75 · 3 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.75 / 1.13
Cards
against 1.75 / 1.38 · 4 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameAZ Alkmaar for / againstLineGroningen for / against
Goals scored
1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8
2.5standard
2.5 for · 2.25 against n 8
Corners won
6.13 for · 4.38 against n 8
9.5standard
4.88 for · 5 against n 8
Shots
15 for · 10.88 against n 8
19.5standard
14.75 for · 15.38 against n 8
Shots on target
5.5 for · 3.88 against n 8
8.5standard
5.88 for · 5.75 against n 8
Fouls committed
12.5 for · 11.13 against n 8
21.5standard
8.63 for · 10.38 against n 8
Cards shown
1.75 for · 1.75 against n 8
3.5standard
1.13 for · 1.38 against n 8
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
A. Oufkir n 838.4
3.25/3
2.35/2
—
Weslley Patati n 833.8
2.35/2
0.72/0
—
M. Chávez n 860.6
2.27/4
0.73/1
—
S. Maikuma n 822.5
22/1
23/1
—
K. Smit n 864.9
1.96/2
1.24/3
—
AZ Alkmaar — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
V. Byskov n 836
3.46/3
1.33/1
B. Kovacs n 823
2.93/3
0.51/0
J. Hornkamp n 830.9
2.63/1
2.63/1
Mexx Meerdink n 864.4
2.47/4
1.96/4
Weslley Patati n 833.8
2.35/2
0.72/0
AZ Alkmaar — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Mexx Meerdink n 864.4
0.94/1
00/0
V. Byskov n 836
00/0
0.93/0
J. Hornkamp n 830.9
0.71/1
00/0
D. Kasius n 840.1
00/0
0.62/0
R. Daal n 883
0.53/1
00/0
AZ Alkmaar — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. Maikuma n 822.5
5.55/2
M. Chávez n 860.6
3.55/5
M. de Wit n 857
2.45/5
P. Koopmeiners n 890
2.36/4
L. Schouten n 889.1
2.38/4
AZ Alkmaar — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Jari De Busser n 890
2.56/4
Groningen
Groningen — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
M. Csinger n 871.8
1.78/2
1.34/2
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T. Hernes n 819.6
1.73/0
0.61/0
—
B. Willumsson n 861.6
1.65/3
1.64/3
—
J. Schreuders n 884.4
1.57/4
0.84/2
—
R. Metu n 815.1
1.52/0
0.71/0
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Groningen — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
Nils Eggens n 89
54/0
2.52/0
O. Zawada n 817.4
4.55/2
1.92/1
T. van Bergen n 889.4
2.66/5
1.66/4
B. Willumsson n 861.6
27/3
0.94/1
D. van der Werff n 880.6
1.87/4
15/1
Groningen — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
O. Zawada n 817.4
1.31/1
00/0
Nils Eggens n 89
1.31/0
00/0
T. van Bergen n 889.4
0.65/0
0.32/0
D. van der Werff n 880.6
0.32/0
0.42/1
M. Rente n 859.8
0.41/1
0.21/0
Groningen — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
J. Schreuders n 884.4
3.57/5
M. Csinger n 871.8
2.77/4
E. van der Laan n 643.8
2.75/2
R. Metu n 815.1
2.23/0
D. van der Werff n 880.6
26/4
Groningen — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
E. Vaessen n 890
3.26/5

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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.)

Recent form
AZ AlkmaarLWLWD
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
GroningenDDWWL
Last 5: 2W 2D 1L · 2.6 scored / 1.8 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
AZ Alkmaar 4 · 1 draw · Groningen 1 · 2.67 goals/game
  • 2026-03-22 Groningen 3–0 AZ Alkmaar
  • 2025-08-10 AZ Alkmaar 4–1 Groningen
  • 2025-05-11 AZ Alkmaar 3–0 Groningen
  • 2024-12-18 AZ Alkmaar 3–1 Groningen
  • 2024-08-25 Groningen 0–0 AZ Alkmaar
  • 2023-03-11 AZ Alkmaar 1–0 Groningen
League standing · 2026/27
AZ Alkmaar#2 pos20 pts9 pl+10 GD
Groningen#7 pos14 pts9 pl+3 GD
Goals per game
AZ Alkmaar scored2.22
Groningen scored2.44
AZ Alkmaar conceded1.11
Groningen conceded2.11

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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 4, Groningen won 1 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
What is the recent form of AZ Alkmaar and Groningen?
Recent form — AZ Alkmaar 2W 1D 2L; Groningen 2W 2D 1L.

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