AZ Alkmaar
- The Kaaskoppen, who currently sit fifth in the Eredivisie 2026/2027 with 20 points from 11 games, have lost both of their home matches during the last two rounds so a response will be needed from the home side to stay close to the top group.
- They have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their 5 Eredivisie 2026/2027 home games so far, averaging 1.80 goals per match.
FC Groningen
- FC Groningen may have to go for goals at the AFAS Stadion in the hope of landing a punch on Sunday against an AZ Alkmaar side that have started to buckle under pressure in the last couple of games.
- Leeroy Echteld's men have won only 1 of their last 5 league and Europe matches and are currently on a three-game losing streak in all competitions.
Head-to-Head
- AZ have won 2 of the last 3 meetings overall with Groningen.
- But the matchup of these two clubs should lead to a game with some goals as AZ will want to press high, control territory and play through the wings while Groningen's style is more direct and should lead to this one opening up at both ends.
Key Players
- Ro-Zangelo Daal is a leading scorer with four in seven matches and the striker should provide them with the finish they will need to grind out a win.
- But Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson, who has scored 4 in his last 5 games, leads the way for Groningen with 4 in 7.
Betting Insights
- The Trots van het Noorden have won two, drawn two and lost one of their 5 Eredivisie 2026/2027 games on the road, but they have hit 13 goals in those matches - an average of 2.60 goals per game.
- Over 2.5 goals gets our selection because we believe the goals will flow in the second half, although both sides have been prolific in recent weeks with both sides finding the back of the net.
- AZ to win and both teams to score is our selection for the correct score betting as the home team should have enough about them to edge the match with the stronger record and the advantage of home advantage.
Prediction
- We expect goals and competitive play: Over 2.5 goals is preferred because both sides have been scoring recently and the game should open up in the second half.
- AZ to win and both teams to score is our match outcome pick, with the home side likely to edge the contest while Groningen should still find the net.
