Sunday , 16 August 2026

AZ vs FC Groningen, Eredivisie 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2021-22
AZ
1 – 0
Full Time
FC Groningen
Tue 21 Dec 2021 · 20:00 UTC AFAS Stadion HT 45' · FT 45'
R 4' Neraysho Kasanwirjo
Y 12' Danny Buijs
Y 28' Michael de Leeuw
Y 78' Laros Duarte
Y 88' Wessel Dammers

Overview

Match Preview

AZ vs FC Groningen — Eredivisie at AFAS Stadion.

  • AZ 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
  • FC Groningen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

  • Referee Charles Schaap
  • Referee Jochem Kamphuis
  • Referee Cristian Dobre
  • Referee Martin van den Kerkhof
  • Referee Ingmar Oostrom
  • Referee Erik Koopman

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 AZ 2 6
2 Fortuna Sittard 2 4
3 PSV 2 4
4 SBV Excelsior 2 3
5 Go Ahead Eagles 1 3
6 NEC 2 3
7 AFC Ajax 1 3
8 Sparta Rotterdam 2 3
9 FC Groningen 1 3
10 Feyenoord Rotterdam 1 3
11 SC Heerenveen 1 3
12 Telstar 1963 2 3
13 FC Twente '65 1 0
14 ADO Den Haag 1 0
15 PEC Zwolle 1 0
16 FC Utrecht 2 0
17 Willem II Tilburg 2 0
18 SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden 2 0

Head-to-Head

7
3
3
AZ 13 games · Avg 2.2 goals FC Groningen
Last 5 meetings
2021-12-21 AZ 1–0 FC Groningen 2021-10-24 FC Groningen 2–0 AZ 2021-05-13 FC Groningen 0–0 AZ 2020-12-06 AZ 1–2 FC Groningen 2019-08-18 AZ 0–0 FC Groningen

Recent Form

AZ
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec FC Groningen H 1–0 W
18 Dec Willem II Tilburg H 4–1 W
12 Dec AFC Ajax A 2–1 W
05 Dec Sparta Rotterdam H 3–1 W
02 Dec Fortuna Sittard H 2–1 W
28 Nov SBV Vitesse A 0–0 D
FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Dec AZ A 0–1 L
18 Dec Heracles Almelo A 2–4 L
12 Dec Feyenoord Rotterdam H 1–1 D
03 Dec PEC Zwolle H 1–1 D
27 Nov Fortuna Sittard A 4–1 W
21 Nov Go Ahead Eagles A 1–0 W

Season Stats

AZ FC Groningen
#1 Position #9
6 Points 3
2 Played 1
2 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 0 / 0
6 Scored 2
1 Conceded 1
+5 GD +1
3.00 PPG 3.00
100% Win % 100%

Key Stats

31% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
AZ this season
0% Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season

AZ are 1st (6 pts). FC Groningen are 9th (3 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

AZ
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at AFAS Stadion as AZ face off against FC Groningen in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 4' That is a Red card for FC Groningen. Neraysho Kasanwirjo will be fuming at that decision.
  • 9' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Groningen is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' The Japan defender Yukinari Sugawara breaks the deadlock on 10 minutes. 1-0!
  • 11' The crowd applauds Paulos Abraham as he leaves the pitch. Damil Dankerlui steps in for FC Groningen.
  • 12' Damil Dankerlui gets the nod from FC Groningen. He replaces Paulos Abraham and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 12' Danny Buijs picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 17' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 22' FC Groningen seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 27' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 28' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Michael de Leeuw on 28 minutes.
  • 33' The 29-year-old Damil Dankerlui has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 38' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 43' It looks surprising AZ does not make any changes. Jorgen Larsen has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 46' Pantelis Chatzidiakos makes way for Sam Beukema at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from AZ.
  • 51' AZ are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Groningen backline.
  • 53' A tactical swap from AZ — Yusuf Barasi on, Aslak Fonn Witry off on 53 minutes.
  • 58' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 63' With 0 assists to his name this season, Marin Sverko is clearly more than just a goal scorer for AZ.
  • 68' Jesper Karlsson makes no mistake. The score reads 2-0 and AZ are in front.
  • 69' FC Groningen ring the changes. Daniel van Kaam has done his job and it is now time for Wessel Dammers to step up.
  • 74' The travelling FC Groningen supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 78' Laros Duarte was booked on 78.
  • 83' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 84' Fresh legs for AZ! Zakaria Aboukhlal comes on to replace Owen Wijndal.
  • 88' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Wessel Dammers on 88 minutes.
  • FC Groningen will have plenty to reflect on. AZ were simply the better side today.

Lineups

AZ Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pascal Jansen

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Buijs

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Jesper Karlsson 4
Ahmed El Messaoudi 2
Mayckel Lahdo 1
Oussama Idrissi 1
Milos Kerkez 1
Ron Vlaar 1
Sven Mijnans 1
Ernest Poku 1

Head to Head

2021-12-21 AZ 1–0 FC Groningen 2021-10-24 FC Groningen 2–0 AZ 2021-05-13 FC Groningen 0–0 AZ 2020-12-06 AZ 1–2 FC Groningen 2019-08-18 AZ 0–0 FC Groningen

AZ Form

2021-12-21 AZ 1–0 FC Groningen W 2021-12-18 AZ 4–1 Willem II Tilburg W 2021-12-12 AFC Ajax 1–2 AZ W 2021-12-05 AZ 3–1 Sparta Rotterdam W 2021-12-02 AZ 2–1 Fortuna Sittard W 2021-11-28 SBV Vitesse 0–0 AZ D

FC Groningen Form

2021-12-21 AZ 1–0 FC Groningen L 2021-12-18 Heracles Almelo 4–2 FC Groningen L 2021-12-12 FC Groningen 1–1 Feyenoord Rotterdam D 2021-12-03 FC Groningen 1–1 PEC Zwolle D 2021-11-27 Fortuna Sittard 1–4 FC Groningen W 2021-11-21 Go Ahead Eagles 0–1 FC Groningen W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.8 AZ xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8 FC Groningen xG
I would bet for: AZ to win 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
AZ58% Draw24% FC Groningen18%
Actual: AZ win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes47% 0% No53%
Avg goals/match: 2.6
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 73%
27%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

AZ or Draw
83%
Draw or FC Groningen
42%
AZ or FC Groningen
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
AZ41% Draw46% FC Groningen13%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
11.7%
1 – 1
11.5%
0 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
6.9%
3 – 1
5.6%
0 – 1
5%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
3.8%
4 – 0
3.1%
4 – 1
2.6%

Asian Handicap — AZ

Handicap AZ covers Push FC Groningen covers
-2.5 16% — 84%
-2 16% 19% 65%
-1.5 35% — 65%
-1 35% 25% 40%
-0.5 60% — 40%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 10% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

AZ keeps clean sheet
45% ✗
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.