15 October 2017 at 12:30

11
Full Time
Referee: Bjorn Kuipers

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 record

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

Groningen3wins
2draws10 meetings
AZ Alkmaar5wins

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: 5.5%

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

Home 29.1%Draw 28.3%Away 47.9%

Odds Range

1X2
Min3.313.402.00
Max3.503.702.21
Market favourite:AZ Alkmaar · Slight favourite

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.

1X2
Professional market29.5%26.4%44.2%
Public market27.0%27.0%46.1%
Δ2.5%0.6%1.9%

Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

Draw
Result vs. Market: AZ Alkmaar (48%)

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.

GroningenHalf-time:01AZ Alkmaar
8Shots22
4Shots on target8

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.

DateHomeScoreAwayAvg. odds
22/03/26Groningen3–0AZ Alkmaar2.55/3.70/2.55
10/08/25AZ Alkmaar4–1Groningen1.52/4.35/6.00
11/05/25AZ Alkmaar3–0Groningen1.62/4.14/5.10
25/08/24Groningen0–0AZ Alkmaar3.69/3.68/1.94
11/03/23AZ Alkmaar1–0Groningen1.33/5.12/9.69
01/10/22Groningen1–4AZ Alkmaar4.98/3.67/1.74
21/12/21AZ Alkmaar1–0Groningen1.34/4.99/9.44
24/10/21Groningen2–0AZ Alkmaar4.51/3.72/1.77
13/05/21Groningen0–0AZ Alkmaar5.83/4.08/1.58
06/12/20AZ Alkmaar1–2Groningen1.48/4.34/6.84

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

W 335D 255L 418
Over 2.552
Goals scored1324

Away Record: AZ Alkmaar

W 476D 208L 289
Over 2.562
Goals scored1756

Data: football-data.co.uk

Match Summary

Groningen and AZ Alkmaar drew 1:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017. Goals were scored by A. Jahanbakhsh 45′, M. Mahi 53′ (pen.). 5 yellow cards were shown. Groningen had 42% possession while AZ Alkmaar held 58%. Groningen had 8 shots (4 on target) compared to 22 (8 on target) for AZ Alkmaar. Groningen made 1 substitutions, AZ Alkmaar made 2.

Match Events

Key match events between Groningen and AZ Alkmaar — 2 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.

Groningen
AZ Alkmaar
Kick Off
Half Time
52′Stijn Wuytens
M. Mahi

Penalty

53′
Mimoun Mahi54′
77′
J. van OvereemD. dos Santos
78′
P. HatzidiakosR. van Rhijn
O. IdrissiL. Reis
81′
Full Time

Match Statistics

Groningen had 42% possession against AZ Alkmaar's 58%. Groningen registered 8 shots (4 on target) while AZ Alkmaar managed 22 (8 on target). Corner kicks: 4–7. Fouls committed: 14–10.

4Shots on Goal8
3Shots off Goal7
8Total Shots22
1Blocked Shots7
4Shots insidebox12
4Shots outsidebox10
14Fouls10
4Corner Kicks7
3Offsides0
42%Ball Possession58%
4Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards0
7Goalkeeper Saves3
352Total passes466
242Passes accurate347
69%Passes %74%

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

DWWDWL

AZ Alkmaar

DWDWLW

Groningen vs AZ Alkmaar Head to Head Results

Groningen and AZ Alkmaar have met 33 times — Groningen won 9, AZ Alkmaar won 16, with 8 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 (34 for the home side, 51 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 14 matches (42%). 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.

9

Groningen

8

Drawn

16

AZ Alkmaar

Goals: 34Goals: 51

Recent Meetings (33)

22 Mar 2026Groningen3 – 0AZ Alkmaar
10 Aug 2025AZ Alkmaar4 – 1Groningen
11 May 2025AZ Alkmaar3 – 0Groningen
18 Dec 2024AZ Alkmaar3 – 1Groningen
25 Aug 2024Groningen0 – 0AZ Alkmaar
11 Mar 2023AZ Alkmaar1 – 0Groningen
1 Oct 2022Groningen1 – 4AZ Alkmaar
21 Dec 2021AZ Alkmaar1 – 0Groningen
24 Oct 2021Groningen2 – 0AZ Alkmaar
13 May 2021Groningen0 – 0AZ Alkmaar
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026