Thursday , 2 July 2026

FC Groningen vs AZ, 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON

Eredivisie · 2018-19
FC Groningen
1 – 3
Full Time
AZ
Sun 23 Sep 2018 · 12:30 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Jannik Pohl 15' Y
Ritsu Doan 36' Y
Deyovaisio Zeefuik 45' R
Ajdin Hrustic 45' Y
Y 45' Guus Til
Y 77' Albert Gudmundsson
Ajdin Hrustic 77' R
Y 78' Albert Gudmundsson
Y 87' Thomas Ouwejan

Overview

Match Preview

FC Groningen vs AZ — Eredivisie .

  • FC Groningen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
  • AZ 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)

Match Details

  • Referee Pol van Boekel
  • Referee Bas van Dongen
  • Referee Johan Hubers
  • Referee Ingmar Oostrom
  • Referee Joey Kooij
4 games this season 🟨 1.8/game ⚽ 5.8 goals/game

Standings

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

Head-to-Head

3
3
7
FC Groningen 13 games · Avg 2.2 goals AZ
Last 5 meetings
2018-09-23 FC Groningen 1–3 AZ

Recent Form

FC Groningen
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Sep AZ H 1–3 L
15 Sep AFC Ajax A 0–3 L
02 Sep PEC Zwolle H 0–1 L
25 Aug VBV De Graafschap A 1–0 W
17 Aug Willem II Tilburg H 0–1 L
12 Aug SBV Vitesse A 1–5 L
AZ
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Sep FC Groningen A 3–1 W
16 Sep Feyenoord Rotterdam H 1–1 D
02 Sep Heracles Almelo A 2–3 L
26 Aug SBV Vitesse H 0–0 D
19 Aug FC Emmen A 4–1 W
12 Aug NAC Breda H 5–0 W

Season Stats

FC Groningen AZ
#4 Position #3
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

31% Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
46% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FC Groningen are 4th (0 pts). AZ are 3rd (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for FC Groningen to score. At the same time, AZ does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' AZ fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 15' That is a Yellow card for FC Groningen. Jannik Pohl will be fuming at that decision.
  • 20' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Groningen side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 25' Julian Chabot adds to his 0 season tally! FC Groningen lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 27' The deadlock is broken! Oussama Idrissi gets on the scoresheet on 27 minutes.
  • 32' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 36' The referee calls foul for Ritsu Doan. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 41' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 45' Controversy at the stadium! Deyovaisio Zeefuik argues furiously but the Red card stands.
  • 50' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Mike te Wierik suffering a number of foals already.
  • 55' A tactical swap from FC Groningen — Ludovit Reis on, Jannik Pohl off on 55 minutes.
  • 60' Deyovaisio Zeefuik needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 65' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both FC Groningen and AZ are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 68' Adam Maher gets the nod from AZ. He replaces Bjorn Maars Johnsen and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 73' Albert Gudmundsson has been relatively quiet despite scoring 36 goals in his last 101 appearances.
  • 76' GOAL! Fredrik Midtsjo scores on 76. Assisted by Albert Gudmundsson
  • 77' The referee calls foul for Albert Gudmundsson. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 77' Time for substitution for FC Groningen. Michael Breij is replaced by Uriel Antuna.
  • 78' A meaty challenge results in booking for Albert Gudmundsson on 78.
  • 83' The 28-year-old Ritsu Doan has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 87' A moment of madness from Thomas Ouwejan on 87 minutes earns him a Yellow card. AZ will be frustrated.
  • 88' Another change for FC Groningen made on 88 minute. Tim Handwerker leaves to be changed by Tim Freriks.
  • 90' Adam Maher makes no mistake. The score reads 1-3 and AZ are in front.
  • 90' Albert Gudmundsson makes way for Dorin Rotariu at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from AZ.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — FC Groningen 1-3 AZ.

Lineups

FC Groningen Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Danny Buijs

AZ Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John van den Brom

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.53 FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.37 AZ xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 68%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen18% Draw30% AZ52%
Actual: AZ win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes32% 0% No68%
Avg goals/match: 1.9
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 57%
43%
± 2.5 30%
70%
± 3.5 13%
87%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

FC Groningen or Draw
48%
Draw or AZ
82%
FC Groningen or AZ
70%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Groningen10% Draw54% AZ36%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 1
19.4%
0 – 0
17.3%
0 – 2
13.4%
1 – 1
11.6%
1 – 2
7.4%
1 – 0
6.7%
0 – 3
6%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 1
2.8%
0 – 4
2.1%
2 – 2
2.1%
2 – 0
1.9%

Asian Handicap — FC Groningen

Handicap FC Groningen covers Push AZ covers
-2.5 0% — 100%
-2 0% 2% 97%
-1.5 3% — 97%
-1 3% 10% 87%
-0.5 13% — 87%
+0.5 44% — 56%
+1 44% 28% 28%
+1.5 72% — 28%
+2 72% 17% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
AZ keeps clean sheet
59% ✗

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