FC Groningen v AZ Alkmaar: everything you need to know
FC Groningen meet AZ Alkmaar at Euroborg, Sunday 7:00am (Eredivisie). AZ Alkmaar have won 5 of the 8 meetings with FC Groningen since 2021.
The big picture
FC Groningen come in 9th on the ladder with 15 points; AZ Alkmaar are 5th on 23. AZ Alkmaar are the side higher up the table.
FC Groningen are 4–4–3 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 2.4 goals for and 2.2 against.
AZ Alkmaar are 6–3–2 in Eredivisie 2026-27, averaging 1.8 goals for and 1.2 against.
Form
FC Groningen have won two of their last five and most recently lost to Sparta Rotterdam 2–3.
AZ Alkmaar have won one of their last five and most recently lost to Juventus 1–2.
AZ Alkmaar have lost their last three.
Head to head
These sides have met 8 times on our records since 2021: FC Groningen 2, AZ Alkmaar 5, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2025-26), FC Groningen won 3–0 at Euroborg.
Biggest margin between these two: FC Groningen by 3 goals in 2025-26 (3–0).
Players to watch
For FC Groningen, watch Brynjólfur Willumsson (0.7 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27) and Thom Van Bergen (0.6 goals a game, 3 assists in 2026-27).
For AZ Alkmaar, watch Mexx Meerdink (0.8 goals a game in 2026-27) and Weslley Patati (0.7 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026-27).
At Euroborg
FC Groningen have won 6 of their last 20 at Euroborg.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, AZ Alkmaar have the edge.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
