There have been over 2.5 goals scored in AZ Alkmaar's last 7 games (Eredivisie). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 10 of FC Groningen's last 11 home games (Eredivisie). AZ Alkmaar have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 matches (Eredivisie). AZ Alkmaar have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches (Eredivisie). AZ Alkmaar have won their last 3 matches (Eredivisie). FC Groningen have failed to win their last 8 home matches (Eredivisie). AZ Alkmaar are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 matches against FC Groningen in all competitions.
Mike Te Wierik is ruled out with an injury while Laros Duarte and Radinio Balker are both doubtful and could miss Groningen's game against AZ this weekend. Jeremy Helmer will again be missing for Pascal Jansen's side this weekend. He is joined in the physio room by Fredrik Midtsjø as the only major absentees for the Alkmaar-based club.
After the opening nine gameweeks, FC Groningen find themselves in the bottom three on seven points after winning just once, that came on matchday one, and securing four draws. Danny Buijs' side are currently on a eight-game winless streak, which includes four losses. Since the beginning of 2021, they've played 13 league games at home, though Groningen have picked up three wins, the most recent coming in February. Since then De Trots van het Noorden put together an eight-game winless streak. Following a lethargic start, where they suffered four defeats across their opening five league games, AZ have swiftly bounced back by registering three consecutive Eredivisie wins, subsequently scoring 13 goals while conceding just twice. Of those aforementioned four defeats this season, three have come on the road, and in their five away games this season, AZ have failed to keep a clean sheet. 1:3
After the opening nine gameweeks, FC Groningen find themselves in the bottom three on seven points after winning just once, that came on matchday one, and securing four draws. Danny Buijs' side are currently on a eight-game winless streak, which includes four losses. Since the beginning of 2021, they've played 13 league games at home, though Groningen have picked up three wins, the most recent coming in February. Since then De Trots van het Noorden put together an eight-game winless streak. Following a lethargic start, where they suffered four defeats across their opening five league games, AZ have swiftly bounced back by registering three consecutive Eredivisie wins, subsequently scoring 13 goals while conceding just twice. Of those aforementioned four defeats this season, three have come on the road, and in their five away games this season, AZ have failed to keep a clean sheet. 1:3
Mike Te Wierik is ruled out with an injury while Laros Duarte and Radinio Balker are both doubtful and could miss Groningen's game against AZ this weekend. Jeremy Helmer will again be missing for Pascal Jansen's side this weekend. He is joined in the physio room by Fredrik Midtsjø as the only major absentees for the Alkmaar-based club.
There have been over 2.5 goals scored in AZ Alkmaar's last 7 games (Eredivisie). There have been under 2.5 goals scored in 10 of FC Groningen's last 11 home games (Eredivisie). AZ Alkmaar have scored at least 3 goals in their last 3 matches (Eredivisie). AZ Alkmaar have been winning at both half time and full time in their last 3 matches (Eredivisie). AZ Alkmaar have won their last 3 matches (Eredivisie). FC Groningen have failed to win their last 8 home matches (Eredivisie). AZ Alkmaar are undefeated in 9 of their last 10 matches against FC Groningen in all competitions.