20 May 2017 at 18:45
Betting Odds & Historical Data
Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.
Historical data only — not for betting
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Head-to-Head Record
Even recordHistorical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.
Goals in This Fixture
How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.
2.3
Average goals per game
50%
Games with 3+ goals
30%
Both teams scored
Potential Betting Value Detected
Historical win rate (80%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (58%) — the odds may underestimate AZ Alkmaar.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.9%Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.
Implied Probability
Odds Range
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Min | 1.62 | 3.80 | 4.50 |
| Max | 1.68 | 4.16 | 5.50 |
Market Consensus
Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.
| 1 | X | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional market | 58.1% | 23.5% | 18.4% |
| Public market | 58.1% | 24.8% | 17.1% |
| Δ | — | 1.3% | 1.3% |
AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen — margin-removed probabilities
Result vs. Market
Result differed from market prediction
Match Statistics
Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.
Head-to-Head History
Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Avg. odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/03/2625/26 | Groningen | 3–0 | AZ Alkmaar | 2.55/3.70/2.55 |
| 10/08/2525/26 | AZ Alkmaar | 4–1 | Groningen | 1.52/4.35/6.00 |
| 11/05/2524/25 | AZ Alkmaar | 3–0 | Groningen | 1.62/4.14/5.10 |
| 25/08/2424/25 | Groningen | 0–0 | AZ Alkmaar | 3.69/3.68/1.94 |
| 11/03/2322/23 | AZ Alkmaar | 1–0 | Groningen | 1.33/5.12/9.69 |
| 01/10/2222/23 | Groningen | 1–4 | AZ Alkmaar | 4.98/3.67/1.74 |
| 21/12/2121/22 | AZ Alkmaar | 1–0 | Groningen | 1.34/4.99/9.44 |
| 24/10/2121/22 | Groningen | 2–0 | AZ Alkmaar | 4.51/3.72/1.77 |
| 13/05/2120/21 | Groningen | 0–0 | AZ Alkmaar | 5.83/4.08/1.58 |
| 06/12/2020/21 | AZ Alkmaar | 1–2 | Groningen | 1.48/4.34/6.84 |
Home Record / Away Record
Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.
Home Record: AZ Alkmaar
Away Record: Groningen
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
AZ Alkmaar defeated Groningen 4:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2016. Goals were scored by W. Weghorst 9′, B. Linssen 37′, J. van Overeem 54′, C. Stengs 62′, J. van Overeem 82′. 3 yellow cards were shown. AZ Alkmaar had 55% possession while Groningen held 45%. AZ Alkmaar had 20 shots (10 on target) compared to 9 (1 on target) for Groningen. AZ Alkmaar made 3 substitutions, Groningen made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between AZ Alkmaar and Groningen — 5 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. dos Santos
assist: J. van Overeem
assist: J. Helmer
Match Statistics
AZ Alkmaar had 55% possession against Groningen's 45%. AZ Alkmaar registered 20 shots (10 on target) while Groningen managed 9 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 13–4. Fouls committed: 6–8.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, AZ Alkmaar have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. Groningen show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
AZ Alkmaar
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen Head to Head Results
AZ Alkmaar and Groningen have met 33 times — AZ Alkmaar won 15, Groningen won 9, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. AZ Alkmaar leads the head-to-head with 15 victories from 33 meetings. A combined 82 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.48 per match (48 for the home side, 34 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (42%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 15 games (45%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–4 in 2015.
15
AZ Alkmaar
9
Drawn
9
Groningen
Recent Meetings (33)
API data: 15 Mar 2026