AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen
Netherlands Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar
Groningen
November 8, 2026 at 16:45 · AFAS Stadion（Alkmaar）
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AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen prediction and betting tip for this Netherlands Eredivisie match, kicking off November 8, 2026 at 16:45 at AFAS Stadion（Alkmaar）. Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals.
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AZ Alkmaar host Groningen in the Netherlands Eredivisie (matchday 12) on Sunday 8 November 2026, kick-off 16:45 WAT at AFAS Stadion（Alkmaar）.
AZ Alkmaar are 5th in the table with 20 points from 11 games (6-2-3), while Groningen sit 8th on 15 points. AZ Alkmaar have a 5-point advantage. At home AZ Alkmaar have won 3 of 5; Groningen have won 2 of 5 on the road.
AZ Alkmaar have one win, one draw and three defeats in their last 5 league games (W-L-D-L-L), averaging 0.6 goals scored and 1.4 conceded. Groningen have two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last 5 league games (W-W-L-D-L), averaging 2.8 goals scored and 2.2 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings AZ Alkmaar have won 4, Groningen 1, with 1 draw and an average of 2.7 goals per game. The most recent, in March 2026, finished Groningen 3-0 AZ Alkmaar.
AZ Alkmaar average 1.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game this season, with 3 clean sheets and 3 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1. Groningen average 2.4 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per game this season, with 1 clean sheet, usually in a 4-2-3-1.
No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.
Players to watch: R. Daal leads AZ Alkmaar's scoring with 5 goals; B. Willumsson leads Groningen's scoring with 8 goals and 1 assist.
Bookmakers make AZ Alkmaar the favourites: AZ Alkmaar 1.53, draw 4.50, Groningen 5.50 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.40 and under at 2.88. Both teams to score: yes 1.50, no 2.50.
Our prediction: Over 1.5 Goals. The two sides' season numbers point to about 3.8 goals, their last 6 meetings averaged 2.7 goals and recent form points to 3.5 goals a game.
Eredivisie table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | +7 | 20 |
| 8 | Groningen | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | +2 | 15 |
Season stats
| AZ Alkmaar | Groningen | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 11 | 11 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 6 / 2 / 3 | 4 / 3 / 4 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 20 (1.8) | 26 (2.4) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 13 (1.2) | 24 (2.2) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 1.8 / 1.8 | 2.2 / 2.6 |
| Clean sheets | 3 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 3 | 0 |
| Longest winning run | 5 | 2 |
| Biggest win | 5-2 | 3-0 |
| Usual formation | 4-2-3-1 | 4-2-3-1 |
Top scorers
- R. Daal 5 goals · 0 assists
- B. Willumsson 8 goals · 1 assist
- T. van Bergen 7 goals · 3 assists
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 7 Nov 2026, 21:30. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Over 1.5 Goals — The two sides' season numbers point to about 3.8 goals, their last 6 meetings averaged 2.7 goals and recent form points to 3.5 goals a game.
Form (last 5)
AZ Alkmaar
WLDLL
0.6 scored · 1.4 conceded per game
Groningen
WWLDL
2.8 scored · 2.2 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
4 AZ Alkmaar wins 1 draws 1 Groningen wins last 6 meetings
- Groningen3 - 0AZ Alkmaar Eredivisie
- AZ Alkmaar4 - 1Groningen Eredivisie
- AZ Alkmaar3 - 0Groningen Eredivisie
- AZ Alkmaar3 - 1Groningen KNVB Beker
- Groningen0 - 0AZ Alkmaar Eredivisie
- AZ Alkmaar1 - 0Groningen Eredivisie
Statistics: API-Football · updated 7 Nov 2026, 21:30. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).