AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Aug 2025

Eredivisie Betting Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen

AZ Alkmaar host Groningen in this Dutch Eredivisie match at AFAS Stadion, with kick-off set for 20:30 on Sunday 10 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

We’re Expecting Three or More Goals to Be Scored

The Total Goals market can provide the best betting angle considering that odds of 1.73 are available when it comes to Over 2.5. We expect this total to be covered when AZ line up against Groningen.

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AZ 3-0 Win in Previous H2H Encounter

AZ Alkmaar won their last Eredivisie game 3-2. This was recorded at AFAS Stadion at home to FC Twente. The Cheeseheads had 46% of possession and seven shots on target, with Mexx Meerdink, Ruben van Bommel and Ibrahim Sadiq scoring one goal each.

Last time out, AZ triumphed 5-0 in the Europa Conference League qualifier when hosting Ilves.

FC Groningen suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 2-0 scoreline occurred away from home at Mac3Park Stadion against PEC Zwolle. Dick Lukkien's men were restricted to 41% possession and recorded three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

AZ have claimed back-to-back victories over Groningen and both were home wins, featuring 3-0 and 3-1 scorelines. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with five AZ wins, two Groningen victories and three draws.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	AZ Alkmaar	4	3	1	0	9	4	5	9:4	10
7	Groningen	5	3	0	2	10	9	1	10:9	9

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AZ have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 6.8 shots on goal and 16.2 attempts. Maarten Martens' team have averaged 52.8% possession, 458.9 passes and 7.1 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.1 goals from 2.6 shots on goal, 10.3 attempts and 3.8 corners.

Top scorer is Mexx Meerdink on 7 goals, while Ruben van Bommel and Sven Mijnans have both racked up 2. Leading assistor is Sven Mijnans with 4, while goalie Rome Owusu-Oduro has recorded 2 clean sheets.

Groningen have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 11.1 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.7 goals. They average 47.7% possession, 426.9 passes, 3.7 corners awarded and 3.9 corners against them, while 2.0 goals have been conceded from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts.

Stije Resink has scored 3 goals, followed by Thom van Bergen, Leandro Bacuna, Mats Seuntjens and Jorg Schreuders on 2. Luciano Valente has managed 3 assists in the last 10 games, while Etienne Vaessen has one clean sheet to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jeroen Zoet (GK), Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mees de Wit, Kees Smit, Jordy Clasie, Sven Mijnans, Ernest Poku, Troy Parrott, Ro-Zangelo Daal.

FC Groningen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Hidde Jurjus (GK), Marco Rente, Thijmen Blokzijl, Marvin Peersman, Wouter Prins, Tika de Jonge, Stije Resink, Younes Taha, David van der Werff, Thom van Bergen, Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson.

AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

This upcoming clash could see Over 2.5 Goals and we’re happy to go for this Eredivisie pick. There is definitely value backing this selection at 1.73, with three goals or more looking likely.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of Eredivisie data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key AZ Alkmaar vs FC Groningen league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 AZ games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 AZ games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 AZ games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 Groningen games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Groningen games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 2.5 Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 57.9% chance of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

AZ Alkmaar 2 - 1 Groningen

AZ can be backed at 8.00 to triumph by a 2-1 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners

The past five Groningen away games have averaged 6.80 corners, while the last three AZ Alkmaar matches have seen under 9.5 corners. There’s a price of 1.79 for this Total Corners bet and we think the line is too big.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

AZ Alkmaar

Total

10.90 7.10 3.80

Home

10.00 7.00 3.00

Away

10.40 6.10 4.30

Groningen

Total

7.60 3.70 3.90

Home

9.50 6.00 3.50

Away

7.30 3.20 4.10

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AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

AZ Trading at Shorter Odds Than Groningen

The bookmakers take few chances with their latest odds of 1.34 for AZ Alkmaar winning which suggests that they have a 75% chance in this Eredivisie encounter. FC Groningen are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at 8.50.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. There are two Both Teams to Score options, with Yes on offer at 1.90 and No at 1.85.

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Troy Parrott Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Troy Parrott is favourite to be First Goalscorer at 3.80, while you can get similar odds if you want him to score the last goal.

AZ Home Form Looking Rock Solid

AZ have clocked up three straight wins at AFAS Stadion. The Cheeseheads have recorded six victories, three draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.10 goals per game and conceding 0.80.

Groningen have suffered a four match losing run away from home. Dick Lukkien's men have finished with seven defeats, two draws and one win in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

The past meeting at AFAS Stadion saw AZ defeat Groningen 3-0. AZ have triumphed in four of the previous 5 H2H meetings at AFAS Stadion, while Groningen have won 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	2.90	2.10	0.80	5	5	5	5
Groningen Away Stats		1-2-7	2.80	0.80	2.00	5	5	6	4

• 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

AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen Lineups & Team News

Make sure to look over the AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen team news before betting. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Eredivisie together with updated injury news.

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