Two sides aiming to protect perfect starts meet at Euroborg when Groningen take on AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie on Sunday, 25 August. Read our Eredivisie betting tips for the contest below.
Contents
- 1 Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar prediction: Competitive clash anticipated
- 2 Pre-game odds and win probability: Groningen listed as underdogs
- 3 Most recent H2Hs: AZ have had the upper hand
- 4 Groningen preview: Hosts could be unchanged
- 5 AZ Alkmaar preview: Dekker still suspended
- 6 Player to watch – Jorg Schreuders
Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar prediction: Competitive clash anticipated
Key Stats
- Both teams found the net in each of Groningen’s first two Eredivisie matches of the new campaign.
- Groningen are unbeaten in 17 games in all competitions including friendlies.
- Jorg Schreuders scored in each of Groningen’s first two league assignments of the new season.
- AZ Alkmaar scored exactly once in their first two Eredivisie matches of the new season.
Correct score prediction: Groningen 1-1 AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar have started the new Eredivisie season with successive wins, however, they scored only once on each occasion and might lack the firepower to claim three points at a robust-looking Groningen. A score draw looks a likely outcome here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Groningen listed as underdogs
- HOME: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
- DRAW: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Newly promoted Groningen are targeting their third win in as many Eredivisie fixtures this weekend, though they remain 3/1 underdogs despite their impressive start to the campaign.
AZ haven’t set the world alight so far, though they still have a 100% record after two games and with greater top-flight experience to wield, they have been installed as 17/10 favourites to prolong their early purple patch. For more Dutch football tips for the weekend’s action, head over to our latest football predictions page.
Most recent H2Hs: AZ have had the upper hand
AZ have won each of their last three meetings with Groningen, though teams haven’t met since March 2023. Four of the teams’ last five encounters featured under 2.5 goals.
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/03/23
AZ
FC Groningen
Netherlands Eredivisie 01/10/22
FC Groningen
AZ
Netherlands Eredivisie 21/12/21
AZ
FC Groningen
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/10/21
FC Groningen
AZ
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/05/21
FC Groningen
AZ
Groningen preview: Hosts could be unchanged
Midfielder Fofin Turay is expected to be out of action until next month, though forward Romano Postema could be fit enough to feature on Sunday. Groningen won their first two games of the season in what has been a dream start on their return to the Eredivisie.
Predicted lineup: Vaessen (GK), Bacuna, Rente, Peersman, Stam, Schreduders, Hove, De Jonge, Valente, Mendes, Van Bergen
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
L
AZ
3
FC Groningen
0
Netherlands Eredivisie 03/05/25
W
RKC
1
FC Groningen
6
Netherlands Eredivisie 23/04/25
W
Heracles
1
FC Groningen
4
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
L
FC Utrecht
3
FC Groningen
1
Netherlands Eredivisie 05/04/25
L
PSV
3
FC Groningen
1
AZ Alkmaar preview: Dekker still suspended
Sam Westerveld is still a doubt for AZ while fellow midfielder Maxim Dekker is still suspended and won't be involved on Sunday. Alkmaar eked out a narrow 1-0 win over NEC in their last assignment thanks to a goal from Sven Mijnans.
Predicted lineup: Owusu-Oduro, Maikuma, Goes, Penetra, Wolfe, Clasie, Koopmeiners, Sadiq, Mijnans, Van Brederode, Parrott
Netherlands Eredivisie 11/05/25
W
FC Groningen
0
AZ
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 04/05/25
W
Go Ahead Eagles
0
AZ
3
Netherlands Eredivisie 24/04/25
D
NAC
1
AZ
1
Netherlands Cup 21/04/25
L
Go Ahead Eagles
1 (4)
AZ
1 (2)
Netherlands Eredivisie 13/04/25
L
Heracles
1
AZ
0
Player to watch – Jorg Schreuders
Groningen academy product Jorg Schreuders has looked very at home in the Eredivisie in the new campaign’s opening exchanges. The 19-year-old winger scored in each of Groningen’s first two fixtures and also claimed an assist.
Schreuders to star again?
Talented flanksman Schreuders has been averaging 1.50 shots and 2.00 key passes per game in the Eredivisie so far, and though the season is still in its infancy, the teenager is primed to make a bit impression for newly promoted Groningen.