Groningen v AZ Alkmaar prediction
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Groningen v AZ Alkmaar, Eredivisie, is cancelled — this match is not being played as listed. No free pick is offered while the fixture stands like this.
The match
Groningen host AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie on Sunday 22 March (kick-off 00:00 UK).
The key numbers
AZ Alkmaar have conceded 17 goals, the fewest of the 18 clubs (2019/20 so far). Both teams scored in three of AZ Alkmaar’s last 15 results in all competitions (20%).
AZ Alkmaar are unbeaten in the last five meetings with Groningen, every meeting checked.
Form and the table
Four of Groningen’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (27%). Both teams scored in six of Groningen’s last 15 results in all competitions (40%). At home, Groningen have three wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 1.25 points per game, scoring 0.75 and conceding 0.75. Groningen have scored 27 goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs (2019/20 so far). Groningen have conceded 26 goals, the third-fewest of the 18 clubs.
Eight of AZ Alkmaar’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Away from home, AZ Alkmaar have four wins, no draws and four defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.50 points per game, scoring 1.13 and conceding 1.50. AZ Alkmaar have scored 54 goals, the second-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2019/20 so far).
Groningen (ninth) and AZ Alkmaar (second) are 21 points apart, 2019/20 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have AZ Alkmaar the stronger side, 21 rating points above Groningen (AZ Alkmaar 1676, Groningen 1656, after at least 278 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 18 August 2019, finished AZ Alkmaar 0–0 Groningen.
Team news
Predicted Groningen XI (4-4-2): E. Vaessen, T. Blokzijl, J. Schreuders, M. Rente, M. Csinger, T. van Bergen, P. Clement, D. van der Werff, T. de Jonge, B. Willumsson, O. Zawada — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, A. Hrustić (4.4 per match over four appearances, one goal and one assist) and Kaj Sierhuis (3.4 per match over four appearances, two goals and one assist) have been Groningen’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for Groningen (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), A. Hrustić averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 328 minutes. Kaj Sierhuis averages 2.7 shots per 90 over 299 minutes.
Predicted AZ Alkmaar XI (4-3-3): J. De Busser, L. Schouten, M. Chávez, E. Dijkstra, W. Goes, P. Koopmeiners, D. Kwakman, V. Byskov, M. Meerdink, B. Kovacs, A. Oufkir — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Teun Koopmeiners (5.4 per match over 12 appearances, seven goals and one assist) and O. Idrissi (3.7 per match over 12 appearances, two goals and two assists) have been AZ Alkmaar’s most influential players 2019/20, all competitions. In numbers for AZ Alkmaar (2019/20, all competitions, before kick-off), Teun Koopmeiners averages 0.8 key passes per 90 over 1076 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances. O. Idrissi averages 2.3 shots per 90 over 999 minutes, with a shot in 10 of the last 10 appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The Numbers
- Kick-off: · Eredivisie · Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadium
- Head-to-head (last 5): Groningen 0 · draws 2 · AZ Alkmaar 3 · 2.4 goals/game
- Recent form: Groningen 2W 0D 3L · AZ Alkmaar 3W 1D 1L
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Groningen v AZ Alkmaar — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2019-08-18 AZ Alkmaar 0–0 Groningen
- 2019-03-30 AZ Alkmaar 1–0 Groningen
- 2018-09-23 Groningen 1–3 AZ Alkmaar
- 2018-03-18 AZ Alkmaar 3–2 Groningen
- 2017-10-15 Groningen 1–1 AZ Alkmaar
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Groningen and AZ Alkmaar?
- In their last 5 meetings, Groningen won 0, AZ Alkmaar won 3 and there were 2 draws, averaging 2.4 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Groningen and AZ Alkmaar?
- Recent form — Groningen 2W 0D 3L; AZ Alkmaar 3W 1D 1L.
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