AZ vs Groningen Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
On 08 November 2026, AZ face Groningen at AFAS Stadion with kickoff scheduled for . This Netherlands Eredivisie encounter presents another opportunity for both teams to compete and aim for a positive result.
AZ aim for structural stability in their setup.
Groningen operate with a well-rounded tactical structure.
Recent Form
AZ
DLWDW
Groningen
LWWDD
AZ have shown mixed form recently, alternating between good and poor performances. They'll be hoping to stabilize their form in the next fixture.
Despite similar results, Groningen are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
Recent Form Home/Away
AZ (Home)
WDWW
Groningen (Away)
WDLW
AZ show only minor variation in results between home and away matches.
There is little difference in Groningen's performance across venues.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
AZ
--+--
Groningen
--+--
AZ have been vulnerable defensively, rarely managing to keep clean sheets. Defensive frailties could be costly.
Also, Groningen are finding it difficult to shut out their opponents. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
AZ (Home)
+--+
Groningen (Away)
----
AZ's defence is dramatically stronger at home compared to away matches.
Groningen show only minor variation in defensive strength between home and away games.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
AZ
+---+
Groningen
+++-+
AZ show no clear trend in the goal count of their recent fixtures. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
In contrast, Groningen have been involved in matches with plenty of goals recently. Fans have been treated to plenty of action.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
AZ (Home)
--+-
Groningen (Away)
+-++
AZ's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Groningen's matches show a similar goal pattern both home and away.
Scoring Consistency
AZ
+-+++
Groningen
+++++
AZ have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Meanwhile, Groningen show strong attacking consistency, rarely ending matches without a goal. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
AZ (Home)
++++
Groningen (Away)
++++
AZ's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
There is little difference in Groningen's scoring output across venues.
On average AZ scores 2.3 and concedes 0.8 goals in home matches, while Groningen averagely scores 2.8 and concedes 2 goals in away matches.
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AZ vs Groningen Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average AZ scores after every 7.8 shots, while Groningen gets averagely 15.2 shots in a game.
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AZ vs Groningen Starting Lineups & FormationsStarting Lineups & Formations
AZ fielded the below lineup in the last match against Cambuur Leeuwarden: De Busser; Chavez, Schouten, Goes, Dijkstra; Koopmeiners, Clasie; Daal, Stengs, Oufkir; Meerdink
In their last match against Ajax starting lineup of Groningen was the following: Vaessen; Hateboer, Rente, Blokzijl, Schreuders; Clement, de Jonge; Ondrejka, Van Bergen, van der Werff; Willumsson
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