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Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 21 March, 2026 12:00
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Last 6 Matches
Groningen
VS
AZ Alkmaar
1/6 (17%)
Victories
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Defeats
4/6 (67%)
0.83
PPG
1.50
0.83
Avg Goals Scored
1.00
1.67
Avg Goals Conceded
2.00
50%
BTTS %
50%
0%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.69
Avg xG
1.16
No predictions available for win/draw probability for this match.
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Expected Points not available for this match.
1.98
xG [Total: 3.24]
1.26
2
Yellow Cards [Total: 5]
3
6
Corners [Total: 11]
6
1
Offsides [Total: 3]
1
11
Fouls [Total: 23]
12
6
Shots on Goal [Total: 11]
5
In this exciting Eredivisie 2025-2026 matchup, Groningen will take on AZ Alkmaar as part of the 2025-2026 season in Eredivisie. This match is part of Matchweek 1 and will take place on 2026-03-21 at 2026-03-21 in the famous Euroborg.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, Groningen, and the visiting side, AZ Alkmaar. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-03-21
Time: 16:00
Location: Euroborg
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar Football 21 Mar, 2026 12:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 5 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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Second Half Surge
AZ Alkmaar score in 2nd half 75% of matches — expect late goals
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Dominant Chance Creation
Groningen create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
Groningen(4 trends)
- High xG PerformanceH2H3/3100%Groningen create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 3 of their last 3 Eredivisie matches vs AZ Alkmaar
- High xG PerformanceRecent15/15100%Groningen create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 15 of their last 15 Eredivisie (Home) matches
- Good Goal RatioRecent15/15100%Groningen have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 15 of their last 15 Eredivisie (Home) matches
- High xG PerformanceRecent30/30100%Groningen create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 30 of their last 30 Eredivisie matches
AZ Alkmaar(1 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H3/3100%AZ Alkmaar are unbeaten in their last 3 3 matches vs Groningen
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Groningen(1 trends)
- Good Goal RatioRecent15/15100%Groningen have good goal ratio (1.5+) in 15 of their last 15 Eredivisie (Home) matches
Offensive trends suggest potential for goals
🛡️ Double Chance
AZ Alkmaar(4 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H3/3100%AZ Alkmaar are unbeaten in their last 3 3 matches vs Groningen
- Undefeated at HTH2H3/3100%AZ Alkmaar are undefeated at half time in their last 3 3 matches vs Groningen
- Undefeated at HTRecent13/1681%AZ Alkmaar are undefeated at half time in 13 of their last 16 Eredivisie (Away) matches
- Undefeated at HTRecent24/3080%AZ Alkmaar are undefeated at half time in 24 of their last 30 Eredivisie matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Groningen(2 trends)
- Defensive SolidarityRecent15/15100%Groningen rarely concede chances (xGA under 1.0) in 15 of their last 15 Eredivisie (Home) matches
- Scored 1+Recent23/3077%Groningen scored 1+ goals in 23 of their last 30 Eredivisie matches
AZ Alkmaar(3 trends)
- Conceded Under 1.5 GoalsH2H3/3100%AZ Alkmaar conceded under 1.5 goals in their last 3 3 matches vs Groningen
- Scored 1+Recent26/3087%AZ Alkmaar scored 1+ goals in 26 of their last 30 Eredivisie matches
- Scored 1+Recent13/1681%AZ Alkmaar scored 1+ goals in 13 of their last 16 Eredivisie (Away) matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Groningen(1 trends)
- Many CardsH2H3/3100%Groningen receive 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 Eredivisie matches vs AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar(2 trends)
- High Card MatchesLeague14/1490%AZ Alkmaar average 2.7 cards/match in all matches (+53% above league avg 1.8) — rank #1 in league
- Many CardsRecent12/1675%AZ Alkmaar receive 2+ cards in 12 of their last 16 Eredivisie (Away) matches
Both teams show aggressive play - • H2H average: 3.7 total cards/match
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Groningen(2 trends) — avg 6.4 (+30% above league)
- Few CornersH2H3/3100%Groningen win 4 or fewer corners in 3 of their last 3 Eredivisie matches vs AZ Alkmaar
- Many CornersLeague7/785%Groningen average 6.4 corners/match at home (+30% above league avg 4.9)
AZ Alkmaar(3 trends) — avg 5.6 (+14% above league)
- Many CornersH2H3/3100%AZ Alkmaar win 6+ corners in 3 of their last 3 Eredivisie matches vs Groningen
- Corner DominanceH2H3/3100%AZ Alkmaar dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 3 of their last 3 Eredivisie matches vs Groningen
- Many CornersLeague8/879%AZ Alkmaar average 5.6 corners/match in away matches (+14% above league avg 4.9)
Combined average: 12.0 corners/match (Groningen 6.4 + AZ Alkmaar 5.6)
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Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🔄 Second Half: Groningen is stronger in the second half (20 vs 11).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the away team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Groningen
Early Strength
Moderate
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.4
Pressure
0.16
✈️ AZ Alkmaar
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.03
Pressure
0.14
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 Groningen - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
6
Avg. Goals per Match
0.3
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
13
Avg. Goals per Match
0.65
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
20
Avg. Goals per Match
1
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
8
Avg. Goals per Match
0.4
✈️ AZ Alkmaar - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
15
Avg. Goals per Match
0.75
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Groningen - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
8
Comeback Goals
8
Negative Sequences
0
Killer Goals
6
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
6
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
6
Half-time Spurts
7
Second Half Starts
12
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
4
Late Conceded
2
✈️ AZ Alkmaar - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
4
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
11
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
5
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
5
Half-time Spurts
10
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
5
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: Groningen shows superior performance after the break (20 vs 11 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of Groningen winning the second half
- Overall Result: AZ Alkmaar has an advantage in the match
- Away Handicap: Consider AZ Alkmaar handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Home +0.37
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.023
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.018 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.007
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Groningen):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: High - team creates many dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (AZ Alkmaar):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Home team has a significant advantage in the second half and final stage. We recommend bets on second half result, late goals, and home team victory.
Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar Head-to-head statistics for Sat 21 Mar, 2026 @ 12:00 Eredivisie
Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Groningen and away matches for AZ Alkmaar
Number of goals
Number of goals
Groningen
Under
Over
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
10%
1
90%
9
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
40%
4
50%
5
No
60%
6
50%
5
1X2
1X2
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
1
40%
4
60%
6
X
20%
2
0%
0
2
40%
4
40%
4
Double Chance
Double Chance
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
12
80%
8
100%
10
1X
60%
6
60%
6
X2
60%
6
40%
4
Total Goals
Total Goals
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
0-1
20%
2
30%
3
2-3
70%
7
30%
3
4+
10%
1
40%
4
Total Corners
Total Corners
Groningen
Under
Over
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
7.5
90%
9
10%
1
70%
7
30%
3
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
20%
2
40%
4
No
80%
8
60%
6
1X2 HT - FT
1X2 HT - FT
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
HT 1 - FT 1
30%
3
40%
4
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
20%
2
HT X - FT 2
20%
2
10%
1
HT X - FT X
20%
2
0%
0
xG(xGa)
xG(xGa)
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
xG
1.6
1.91
xGa
1.04
1.4
Number of goals
Number of goals
Groningen
Under
Over
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
70%
7
30%
3
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
10%
1
10%
1
No
90%
9
90%
9
1X2
1X2
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
1
30%
3
40%
4
X
50%
5
30%
3
2
20%
2
30%
3
Double Chance
Double Chance
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
12
50%
5
70%
7
1X
80%
8
70%
7
X2
70%
7
60%
6
Total Goals
Total Goals
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
0-1
90%
9
40%
4
2-3
10%
1
50%
5
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
70%
7
70%
7
No
30%
3
30%
3
Number of goals
Number of goals
Groningen
Under
Over
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
100%
10
0%
0
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
40%
4
30%
3
No
60%
6
70%
7
1X2
1X2
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
1
20%
2
30%
3
X
40%
4
40%
4
2
40%
4
30%
3
Double Chance
Double Chance
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
12
60%
6
60%
6
1X
60%
6
70%
7
X2
80%
8
70%
7
Total Goals
Total Goals
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
0-1
50%
5
50%
5
2-3
50%
5
50%
5
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
20%
2
40%
4
No
80%
8
60%
6
No predictions available for this match
No predictions available for this match
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
Played:
3
Wins
0
0
Draws
1
1
Wins
2
2
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
1
0.3
Goals
2.3
7
7
2.3
Goals Conceded
0.3
1
7
2.3
Yellow Cards
1.3
4
0
Red Cards
0
1
0.3
Clean Sheets
0.7
2
7
2.3
Corners
7.3
22
37
12.3
Fouls
10.3
31
2
0.7
Offsides
1
3
21
7
Shots
12.3
37
12
4
Shots on Goal
6.3
19
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 7 | 7 | 14 | |||
| Wins | 3 | 3 | 6 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||
| Losses | 2 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.6 | 11 | 1.1 | 8 | 1.4 | 19 |
| Goals Conceded | 1 | 7 | 2 | 14 | 1.5 | 21 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 14 | 1.6 | 11 | 1.8 | 25 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0.3 | 2 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.2 | 3 |
| Corners | 6.4 | 45 | 4.3 | 30 | 5.4 | 75 |
| Fouls | 10.7 | 75 | 11.9 | 83 | 11.3 | 158 |
| Offsides | 1.7 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 1.4 | 19 |
| Shots | 15.7 | 110 | 13.7 | 96 | 14.7 | 206 |
| Shots on Goal | 5.4 | 38 | 7.1 | 50 | 6.3 | 88 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 6 | 8 | 14 | |||
| Wins | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 2.7 | 16 | 1.3 | 10 | 1.9 | 26 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.2 | 13 | 1.1 | 9 | 1.6 | 22 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 12 | 3.1 | 25 | 2.6 | 37 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.2 | 3 | |
| Corners | 6 | 36 | 5.6 | 45 | 5.8 | 81 |
| Fouls | 8.5 | 51 | 11.5 | 92 | 10.2 | 143 |
| Offsides | 0.8 | 5 | 1.3 | 10 | 1.1 | 15 |
| Shots | 16.3 | 98 | 15.3 | 122 | 15.7 | 220 |
| Shots on Goal | 6.2 | 37 | 5.4 | 43 | 5.7 | 80 |
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