23 October 2016 at 12:30
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 (40%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (29%) — the odds may underestimate Groningen.
Market Summary
Margin: 5.8%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 | 3.20 | 3.60 | 2.00 |
| Max | 3.41 | 3.81 | 2.13 |
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 | 28.6% | 25.6% | 45.8% |
| Public market | 27.8% | 26.2% | 46.0% |
Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar — 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: Groningen
Away Record: AZ Alkmaar
Data: football-data.co.uk
Match Summary
Groningen defeated AZ Alkmaar 2:0. The match was played in Eredivisie 2016. Goals were scored by B. Linssen 18′, T. van Weert 45′. 4 yellow cards were shown. Groningen had 45% possession while AZ Alkmaar held 55%. Groningen had 5 shots (3 on target) compared to 11 (2 on target) for AZ Alkmaar. Groningen made 3 substitutions, AZ Alkmaar made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Groningen and AZ Alkmaar — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.
assist: H. Hateboer
assist: B. Linssen
Match Statistics
Groningen had 45% possession against AZ Alkmaar's 55%. Groningen registered 5 shots (3 on target) while AZ Alkmaar managed 11 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 6–6. Fouls committed: 19–9.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Groningen have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. AZ Alkmaar show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar Head to Head Results
Groningen and AZ Alkmaar have met 33 times — Groningen won 8, AZ Alkmaar won 16, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2010. AZ Alkmaar leads the head-to-head with 16 victories from 33 meetings. A combined 85 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.58 per match (33 for the home side, 52 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 15 matches (45%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 16 games (48%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–4 in 2015.
8
Groningen
9
Drawn
16
AZ Alkmaar
Recent Meetings (33)
API data: 15 Mar 2026