Eredivisie
AZ vs Groningen
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 - 15:45 (UK Time)
Stadium: AFAS Stadion
AZ vs Groningen Prediction & Stats - Eredivisie 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. AZ vs Groningen carries real history into this round of the Eredivisie.
The two sides meet on 08/11 (Sunday) at AFAS Stadion, 15:45 (UK time).
Read the AZ vs Groningen prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on AZ vs Groningen
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the AZ vs Groningen call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 3.5 Goals
Last updated on 08-11-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes AZ the side to beat, with roughly 62% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all Eredivisie odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
AZ Preview
AZ reach this fixture 11 match into their Eredivisie. Here is where AZ Alkmaar stand:
In this competition
6 won, 2 drawn, 3 lost
1.82 points per game
20 scored, at 1.82 a game
13 conceded, at 1.18 a game
AZ Alkmaar, season-wide
9 won, 2 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Ro-Zangelo Daal, 5 goals
Most assists: Mateo Chávez García, 3 assists
Recent results — AZ
05/11/2026 15:00
31/10/2026 16:00
25/10/2026 15:00
22/10/2026 12:45
18/10/2026 08:30
Groningen: how they are travelling
Groningen come in 11 matches into their Eredivisie.
Here is what FC Groningen have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 3 drawn, 4 lost
1.36 points per game
26 scored, at 2.36 a game
24 conceded, at 2.18 a game
FC Groningen, season-wide
4 won, 3 drawn, 5 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Brynjolfur Darri Willumsson, 8 goals
Most assists: David van der Werff, 3 assists
Recent results — FC Groningen
01/11/2026 10:45
29/10/2026 16:00
25/10/2026 09:30
18/10/2026 10:45
11/10/2026 10:45
The head-to-head favours AZ
Recent meetings have tended to go AZ's way against Groningen.
From 33 match(es):
AZ: 17 win(s)
Groningen: 8 win(s)
Drawn: 8
It is a pattern worth weighing in the AZ vs Groningen prediction.
Form comparison AZ vs Groningen
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
AZ
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
W
|
1.82 |
| Home |
L
W
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
D
L
W
W
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 55% | 60% | 50% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.8 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 1.82 | 1.8 | 1.83 |
| Conceded | 1.18 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 40% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 40% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 20% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.01 | 1.96 | 2.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.07 | 1.01 | 1.12 |
Away Team
Groningen
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
W
W
|
1.36 |
| Home |
L
L
W
D
L
|
1.17 |
| Away |
D
W
D
L
W
|
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 33% | 40% |
| Goals | 4.55 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Scored | 2.36 | 2.17 | 2.6 |
| Conceded | 2.18 | 2.33 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 91% | 83% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.67 | 1.97 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.37 | 2.11 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - AZ vs Groningen
Match: AZ vs Groningen
Competition: Eredivisie
Date: Sunday, 08/11/2026
Kick-off: 15:45 (UK time)
Venue: AFAS Stadion
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Stats
The statistics for AZ vs Groningen that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.7
League: 3.78
Both Teams to Score
70%
League: 69%
Over 1.5+
90%
League: 88%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 71%
Cards
2.2
League: 3.01
Corners
10
League: 10.27
Home Team
AZ
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
L
W
|
1.82 |
| Home |
L
W
D
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
D
L
W
W
|
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 55% | 60% | 50% |
| Goals | 3 | 2.8 | 3.17 |
| Scored | 1.82 | 1.8 | 1.83 |
| Conceded | 1.18 | 1 | 1.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 45% | 40% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 27% | 40% | 17% |
| Failed To Score | 27% | 20% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.01 | 1.96 | 2.06 |
|
xGA
|
1.07 | 1.01 | 1.12 |
Away Team
Groningen
Netherlands - Eredivisie
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
L
W
W
|
1.36 |
| Home |
L
L
W
D
L
|
1.17 |
| Away |
D
W
D
L
W
|
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 36% | 33% | 40% |
| Goals | 4.55 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| Scored | 2.36 | 2.17 | 2.6 |
| Conceded | 2.18 | 2.33 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 91% | 83% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 9% | 17% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.67 | 1.97 | 1.3 |
|
xGA
|
1.71 | 1.37 | 2.11 |
Corners
11.19 / Match
+15% Corners / Match
AZ received +15% more corners than Groningen in the Eredivisie
9.72 / Match
Ajax
(8)
Twente
(3)
Cambuur
(6)
Feyenoord
(6)
Telstar
(5)
Willem II
(11)
Heerenveen
(3)(2)
Sparta Rotterdam
(2)
NEC
(7)
Ajax
(6)
Excelsior
(5)
PEC Zwolle
(0)
Go Ahead Eagles
(8)
Twente
Cards
1.45 / Match
+23% Cards / Match
AZ received +23% more cards than Groningen in the Eredivisie
1.18 / Match
Ajax
(2)
Twente
(3)
Cambuur
(2)
Feyenoord
(3)
Telstar
(1)
Willem II
(0)
Heerenveen
(2)(1)
Sparta Rotterdam
(3)
NEC
(1)
Ajax
(2)
Excelsior
(0)
PEC Zwolle
(0)
Go Ahead Eagles
(1)
Twente
Goals Scored
1.82 / Match
+30%
Groningen is +30% better in terms of goals scored
2.36 / Match
Ajax
(0)
Twente
(0)
Cambuur
(2)
Feyenoord
(0)
Telstar
(1)
Willem II
(1)
Heerenveen
(3)(2)
Sparta Rotterdam
(2)
NEC
(2)
Ajax
(5)
Excelsior
(3)
PEC Zwolle
(1)
Go Ahead Eagles
(2)
Twente
Goals Conceded
1.18 / Match
+46%
Groningen condeded +46% more goals than AZ
2.18 / Match
Ajax
(1)
Twente
(2)
Cambuur
(2)
Feyenoord
(2)
Telstar
(0)
Willem II
(1)
Heerenveen
(2)(3)
Sparta Rotterdam
(2)
NEC
(5)
Ajax
(1)
Excelsior
(0)
PEC Zwolle
(1)
Go Ahead Eagles
(2)
Twente
Eredivisie Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Feyenoord
|
11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 33 | 12 | 21 | 25 | 2.27 |
| 2 |
Ajax
|
11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 30 | 13 | 17 | 24 | 2.18 |
| 3 |
PSV
|
11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 13 | 22 | 23 | 2.09 |
| 4 |
Twente
|
11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 10 | 18 | 23 | 2.09 |
| 5 |
AZ
|
11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 13 | 7 | 20 | 1.82 |
| 6 |
Fortuna Sittard
|
12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 1.67 |
| 7 |
Heerenveen
|
11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 18 | 1.64 |
| 8 |
Go Ahead Eagles
|
12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 24 | 27 | -3 | 17 | 1.42 |
| 9 |
Groningen
|
11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 24 | 2 | 15 | 1.36 |
| 10 |
Cambuur
|
11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 23 | 22 | 1 | 15 | 1.36 |
| 11 |
Sparta Rotterdam
|
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 29 | -8 | 12 | 1 |
| 12 |
PEC Zwolle
|
12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 24 | -11 | 12 | 1 |
| 13 |
Utrecht
|
11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 31 | -12 | 12 | 1.09 |
| 14 |
NEC
|
11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 19 | -2 | 11 | 1 |
| 15 |
Excelsior
|
12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 16 | 29 | -13 | 11 | 0.92 |
| 16 |
Telstar
|
12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 25 | -7 | 10 | 0.83 |
| 17 |
ADO Den Haag
|
12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 25 | -9 | 9 | 0.75 |
| 18 |
Willem II
|
12 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 11 | 40 | -29 | 3 | 0.25 |
Odds
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