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Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 22 March, 2026 11:45
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Prediction League
9
Played
4
Wins
3
Draws
2
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.6
(14 total)
xG
1.60
(14.8 total)
Shots per Match
16.7
(150 total)
Shots on Target
5.6
(33% acc)
Corners
7.3
(66 total)
Defense
Conceded
0.8
per match
xGa
0.90
per match
Clean Sheets
4
(44%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.7
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
9.9
(89 total)
Offsides
1.7
(15 total)
9
Played
4
Wins
1
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.2
(11 total)
xG
1.60
(14.7 total)
Shots per Match
14.4
(130 total)
Shots on Target
6.8
(47% acc)
Corners
4.8
(43 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.7
per match
xGa
1.30
per match
Clean Sheets
2
(22%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.4
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
11.1
(100 total)
Offsides
1.3
(12 total)
18
Played
8
Wins
4
Draws
6
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(25 total)
xG
1.60
(29.5 total)
Shots per Match
15.6
(280 total)
Shots on Target
6.2
(40% acc)
Corners
6.1
(109 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
6
(33%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.6
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
10.5
(189 total)
Offsides
1.5
(27 total)
13
Played
8
Wins
4
Draws
1
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.2
(29 total)
xG
1.70
(21.6 total)
Shots per Match
17.5
(228 total)
Shots on Target
6.9
(39% acc)
Corners
7
(91 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2
per match
xGa
0.70
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(38%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.9
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
9.2
(120 total)
Offsides
1.3
(17 total)
14
Played
7
Wins
1
Draws
6
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(20 total)
xG
1.50
(21.1 total)
Shots per Match
14.2
(199 total)
Shots on Target
5.2
(37% acc)
Corners
4.6
(64 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4
per match
xGa
1.40
per match
Clean Sheets
6
(43%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.7
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(3 total)
Fouls
11.4
(160 total)
Offsides
1
(14 total)
27
Played
15
Wins
5
Draws
7
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.8
(49 total)
xG
1.60
(42.6 total)
Shots per Match
15.8
(427 total)
Shots on Target
6
(38% acc)
Corners
5.7
(155 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.3
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
11
(41%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(3 total)
Fouls
10.4
(280 total)
Offsides
1.1
(31 total)
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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 2026-03-22 at 2026-03-22 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: 2026-03-22
Time: 15:45
Location: Euroborg
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar Football 22 Mar, 2026 11:45
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 6 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
-
Defensive Fortress
Groningen have league's best defense — hard to break down
-
Chance Creation Masterclass
Both teams create high-quality chances (xG 1.5+) — expect end-to-end attacking football with multiple big chances
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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(3 trends)
- High xG PerformanceH2H3/3100%Groningen create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 3 of their last 3 Eredivisie matches
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Groningen concede only 0.88 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- High xG PerformanceRecent17/17100%Groningen create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 17 of their last 17 Eredivisie matches
AZ Alkmaar(3 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H3/3100%AZ Alkmaar are unbeaten in their last 3 3 matches
- High xG PerformanceH2H3/3100%AZ Alkmaar create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 3 of their last 3 Eredivisie matches
- High xG PerformanceRecent16/16100%AZ Alkmaar create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 16 of their last 16 Eredivisie matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
Groningen(1 trends)
- Strong DefenseLeague5/863%Groningen score well (1.75/match) but have strong defense at home (0.88 conceded) - opponents fail to score in 63% of matches
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
Head-to-Head(1 trends)
- Over 2.5 GoalsH2H2/366.7%Over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 3 H2H matches (66.7%%)
🛡️ Double Chance
Groningen(2 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Groningen concede only 0.88 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
- Undefeated at HTRecent13/1776%Groningen are undefeated at half time in 13 of their last 17 Eredivisie matches
AZ Alkmaar(2 trends)
- UnbeatenH2H3/3100%AZ Alkmaar are unbeaten in their last 3 3 matches
- Undefeated at HTH2H3/3100%AZ Alkmaar are undefeated at half time in their last 3 3 matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
Groningen(1 trends)
- League Best DefenseLeague8/870%Groningen concede only 0.88 goals/match at home (excellent defense)
🟨 Cards Over/Under
Groningen(1 trends) — avg 1.6 (-2% below league)
- Many CardsH2H3/3100%Groningen receive 2+ cards in 3 of their last 3 Eredivisie matches
AZ Alkmaar(1 trends) — avg 2.1 (+29% above league)
- High Card MatchesLeague16/1690%AZ Alkmaar average 2.5 cards/match in all matches (+39% above league avg 1.8) — rank #1 in league
Both teams show aggressive play -
🚩 Corners Over/Under
Groningen(2 trends) — avg 7.9 (+53% above league)
- Few CornersH2H3/3100%Groningen win 4 or fewer corners in 3 of their last 3 Eredivisie matches
- Many CornersLeague8/885%Groningen average 7.9 corners/match at home (+53% above league avg 5.1)
AZ Alkmaar(3 trends) — avg 5.9 (+15% above league)
- Many CornersH2H3/3100%AZ Alkmaar win 6+ corners in 3 of their last 3 Eredivisie matches
- Corner DominanceH2H3/3100%AZ Alkmaar dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 3 of their last 3 Eredivisie matches
- Many CornersLeague9/980%AZ Alkmaar average 5.9 corners/match in away matches (+15% above league avg 5.1)
Combined average: 13.8 corners/match (Groningen 7.9 + AZ Alkmaar 5.9)
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Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
⏰ First Half: AZ Alkmaar is stronger in the first half (16 vs 9).
💡 Recommendation: Teams are equal in strength. Consider bets on draw or exact score.
💡 Recommendation: Teams are equal in strength. Consider bets on draw or exact score.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 Groningen
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.31
Pressure
0.11
✈️ AZ Alkmaar
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.05
Pressure
0.12
⏰ 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
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
14
Avg. Goals per Match
0.7
⚡ 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
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
16
Avg. Goals per Match
0.8
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 Groningen - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
8
Negative Sequences
0
Killer Goals
4
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
8
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
7
Second Half Starts
6
Late Surges
8
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
4
Late Conceded
3
✈️ AZ Alkmaar - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
12
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
4
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
4
Half-time Spurts
12
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
4
Late Conceded
5
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- ⏰ Away First Half: AZ Alkmaar is stronger in the first half (16 vs 9)
- First Half Result: Consider AZ Alkmaar to win the first half
- Overall Result: Teams are equal in strength
- Draw: Consider draw bets
- 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 +0.261
Pressure (Advantage)
Away +0.016
Timing (Advantage)
Away +0.013 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.015
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (Groningen):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (AZ Alkmaar):
Momentum: Moderate - team shows stable play. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar Head-to-head statistics for Sun 22 Mar, 2026 @ 11:45 Eredivisie
Groningen
VS
AZ Alkmaar
Last 3 Head-to-Head Matches
0
Wins
1
Draws
2
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
0.3 (1)
2.3 (7)
xG
0.50
1.80
Shots
7 (21)
12.3 (37)
Shots on Target
4 (12)
6.3 (19)
Corners
2.3 (7)
7.3 (22)
Defense
Conceded
2.3 (7)
0.3 (1)
xGa
1.80
0.50
Clean Sheets
1 (33%)
2 (67%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3 (7)
1.3 (4)
Fouls
12.3 (37)
10.3 (31)
Offsides
0.7 (2)
1 (3)
Last 6 Matches
Groningen
VS
AZ Alkmaar
2/6 (33%)
Victories
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Draws
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Defeats
2/6 (33%)
1.50
PPG
0.67
1.33
Avg Goals Scored
1.50
0.83
Avg Goals Conceded
1.17
33%
BTTS %
33%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
33%
2.03
Avg xG
2.11
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 ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for Groningen and away matches for AZ Alkmaar
Number of goals
Groningen
Under
Over
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
20%
2
80%
8
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
60%
6
40%
4
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
80%
8
20%
2
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
40%
4
50%
5
No
60%
6
50%
5
1X2
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
1
30%
3
30%
3
X
40%
4
20%
2
2
30%
3
50%
5
Double Chance
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
12
60%
6
80%
8
1X
70%
7
50%
5
X2
70%
7
70%
7
Total Goals
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
0-1
10%
1
30%
3
2-3
80%
8
20%
2
4+
10%
1
50%
5
Total Corners
Groningen
Under
Over
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
7.5
70%
7
30%
3
60%
6
40%
4
8.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
10.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
Clean Sheet
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
30%
3
40%
4
No
70%
7
60%
6
1X2 HT - FT
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
HT 1 - FT 1
20%
2
20%
2
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
20%
2
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
10%
1
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
10%
1
10%
1
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
20%
2
HT X - FT X
30%
3
10%
1
xG(xGa)
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
xG
1.91
1.66
xGa
1.05
1.35
Number of goals
Groningen
Under
Over
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
0.5
70%
7
30%
3
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
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
10%
1
30%
3
No
90%
9
70%
7
1X2
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
1
20%
2
30%
3
X
50%
5
40%
4
2
30%
3
30%
3
Double Chance
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
12
50%
5
60%
6
1X
70%
7
70%
7
X2
80%
8
70%
7
Total Goals
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
0-1
90%
9
50%
5
2-3
10%
1
30%
3
4+
0%
0
20%
2
Clean Sheet
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
60%
6
50%
5
No
40%
4
50%
5
Number of goals
Groningen
Under
Over
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
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
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
30%
3
30%
3
No
70%
7
70%
7
1X2
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
1
30%
3
20%
2
X
40%
4
40%
4
2
30%
3
40%
4
Double Chance
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
12
60%
6
60%
6
1X
70%
7
60%
6
X2
70%
7
80%
8
Total Goals
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
0-1
40%
4
40%
4
2-3
60%
6
60%
6
4+
0%
0
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
Yes
40%
4
40%
4
No
60%
6
60%
6
2.59
xG
1.65
54%
Ball Possession
46%
14
Total Shots
12
5
Shots on Goal
4
9
Shots Off Goal
8
6
Corners
5
2
Yellow Cards
3
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