FC Groningen vs AZ, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Groningen vs AZ — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 1 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- AZ 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jeroen Manschot
- Referee Richard Polman
- Referee Joey Kooij
- Referee Patrick Inia
- Referee Jesse Rozendal
- Referee Marco Ribbink
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | AZ | H | 1–4 | L |
| 17 Sep | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Sep | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | A | 1–0 | W |
| 04 Sep | SBV Vitesse | H | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Aug | NEC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Aug | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Oct | FC Groningen | A | 4–1 | W |
| 18 Sep | AFC Ajax | H | 2–1 | W |
| 11 Sep | FC Twente '65 | H | 1–1 | D |
| 04 Sep | FC Emmen | A | 3–0 | W |
| 01 Sep | NEC | H | 1–1 | D |
| 28 Aug | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Groningen | AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| #9 | Position | #1 |
| 3 | Points | 6 |
| 1 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 2 | Scored | 6 |
| 1 | Conceded | 1 |
| +1 | GD | +5 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 100% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
31%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (13 games)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Groningen this season
FC Groningen this season
50%
Clean Sheets
AZ this season
AZ this season
FC Groningen are 9th (3 pts). AZ are 1st (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Groningen
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AZ
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Welcome to Euroborg that hosts another battle between FC Groningen and AZ.
- 3' Magnificent from Dani de Wit! That is 41 goals in 480 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 8' The travelling AZ supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 12' FC Groningen manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Damil Dankerlui is hanging Liam van Gelderen on the field on 12 minute.
- 17' Over 17 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 19' The deadlock is broken! Jesper Karlsson gets on the scoresheet on 19 minutes.
- 24' Michael Verrips has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 29' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 34' Isak Dybvik has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 38' Riechedly Bazoer is replacing Dani de Wit for the AZ side.
- 42' The USA Ricardo Pepi breaks the deadlock on 42 minutes. 1-2!
- 46' A change in the AZ ranks — Jesper Karlsson exits the field as Mayckel Lahdo enters on 46.
- 51' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 56' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 62' The Hungary Milos Kerkez breaks the deadlock on 62 minutes. 1-3!
- 63' The whistle greets Ragnar Oratmangoen as he departs to be replaced by Cyril Ngonge.
- 68' AZ are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 73' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 77' Peer Koopmeiners gets the nod from AZ. He replaces Myron van Brederode and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Joey Pelupessy.
- 81' Fresh legs for FC Groningen! Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist comes on to replace Ricardo Pepi.
- 82' Another change for FC Groningen made on 82 minute. Laros Duarte leaves to be changed by Nordin Musampa.
- 84' Milos Kerkez is having his name booked by the referee on 84.
- 85' Brilliant from the ! Mayckel Lahdo makes it 1-4 with a superb finish on 85.
- 89' The whistle greets Milos Kerkez as he departs to be replaced by Zinho Vanheusden.
- FC Groningen will have plenty to reflect on. AZ were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FC Groningen Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 4
- 12
- 34
-
6
Laros Duarte ↓ Nordin Musampa 82'
- 9
- 20
- 7
- 21
- 19
-
18
Isak Dybvik ↓ Luciano Valente 82'
Bench
-
22
Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist ↑ 81'
-
2
Damil Dankerlui ↑ 12'
- 5
- 3
-
27
Cyril Ngonge ↑ 63'
- 25
- 14
- 1
-
40
Luciano Valente ↑ 82'
-
24
Nordin Musampa ↑ 82'
Coach
Frank Wormuth
AZ Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
10
Dani de Wit ↓ Riechedly Bazoer 38'
- 8
- 31
- 12
- 2
-
11
Jesper Karlsson ↓ Mayckel Lahdo 46'
- 6
-
5
Milos Kerkez ↓ Zinho Vanheusden 89'
- 22
- 19
Bench
-
25
Riechedly Bazoer ↑ 38'
-
27
Zinho Vanheusden ↑ 89'
- 1
-
23
Mayckel Lahdo ↑ 46'
- 32
- 17
-
14
Peer Koopmeiners ↑ 77'
- 28
- 13
- –
Coach
Pascal Jansen
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Jesper Karlsson | 4 |
| Ahmed El Messaoudi | 2 |
| Julian Chabot | 1 |
| Ricardo Pepi | 1 |
| Adam Maher | 1 |
| Dani de Wit | 1 |
| Fredrik Midtsjo | 1 |
| Mayckel Lahdo | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.74
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.95
AZ xG
I would bet for:
AZ to win 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.69
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
43%
Draw or AZ
82%
FC Groningen or AZ
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 2
12.7%
0 – 1
12.6%
1 – 1
10.5%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 0
8.6%
0 – 3
8.1%
1 – 3
6%
1 – 0
4.2%
0 – 4
3.9%
2 – 1
3.4%
2 – 2
3.4%
1 – 4
Actual
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | AZ covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 3% | 96% |
| -1.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -1 | 4% | 9% | 88% |
| -0.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| +0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +1 | 35% | 25% | 40% |
| +1.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +2 | 60% | 20% | 20% |
| +2.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
AZ keeps clean sheet
48%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.