King's Top Tips
AZ Alkmaar take on Groningen in the Eredivisie on Sunday 8 November 2026, with kick-off at 15:45 at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar. Our AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen prediction looks at recent returns and key underlying metrics ahead of the clash. Remember that sports betting always carries financial risk, so please stake sensibly.
Kick-off: Sun 8 Nov, 3:45pm / AFAS Stadion（Alkmaar） / Eredivisie (UK time)
AZ Alkmaar have experienced a mixed run across their last 10 matches, recording three wins, two draws, and five defeats. Their most recent three fixtures ended in losses, reflecting a challenging spell.
Over this 10-match sequence, the hosts have scored an average of 1.1 goals per game while conceding 1.2, keeping two clean sheets. Their underlying attacking data remains positive, with an average expected goals (xG) figure of 1.91 per match.
Groningen enter this contest in similarly patchy form, winning two, drawing three, and losing five of their last 10 matches. They arrive on the back of consecutive defeats and have claimed just one win in their last four outings.
Groningen's matches have generally seen plenty of goal action. Across their past 10 games, they have averaged 2.0 goals scored and 2.4 conceded per fixture, managing only a single clean sheet. They hold an average xG of 1.69 per game across this spell.
The recent head-to-head record between the sides shows three victories for AZ Alkmaar, one draw, and one win for Groningen in their last five meetings. AZ dominated previous home encounters, securing wins by 4-1, 3-0, and 3-1.
Groningen's sole success in this sequence came in their most recent clash in March 2026, when they registered a 3-0 home victory against Alkmaar.
While both teams have struggled for consistency in recent weeks, AZ Alkmaar's superior historical dominance at the AFAS Stadion gives them the edge. Groningen have conceded at an average rate of 2.4 goals per match across their past 10 fixtures, which may leave them vulnerable against an Alkmaar side averaging 1.91 xG. A home victory looks favoured by recent data, though defensive concessions remain possible on both sides.
Match Result: AZ Alkmaar to Win @ 1.53
In the Match Result market, the selection is AZ Alkmaar to Win at odds of 1.53. AZ have won three of their last four meetings with Groningen, scoring three or more goals in all three of those home victories, while the visitors have kept only one clean sheet in their past 10 matches. Please remember that all betting involves risk, and you should only wager what you can afford to lose.
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