FC Groningen vs AZ, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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FC Groningen vs AZ — Eredivisie at Euroborg.
- FC Groningen 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AZ 0 games · 0 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 | 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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #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)
H2H (13 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Groningen are 4th (0 pts). AZ are 3rd (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at Euroborg. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 3' Dani de Wit adds to his 0 season tally! AZ lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 8' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 12' Damil Dankerlui gets the nod from FC Groningen. He replaces Liam van Gelderen and will look to change the dynamic.
- 17' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Groningen must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 19' Magnificent from Jesper Karlsson! That is 49 goals in 108 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 24' FC Groningen are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against AZ's shape.
- 29' FC Groningen currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 34' FC Groningen is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 38' It is a substitution in AZ team. Dani de Wit is replaced by Riechedly Bazoer on 38 minute.
- 42' A stunning finish from Ricardo Pepi — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 46' It is a substitution in AZ team. Jesper Karlsson is replaced by Mayckel Lahdo on 46 minute.
- 51' FC Groningen started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 51.
- 56' The travelling AZ supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 62' Milos Kerkez doubles the advantage! 1-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 63' The FC Groningen manager makes a substitution. Ragnar Oratmangoen departs to be replaced by Cyril Ngonge.
- 68' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 73' Zinho Vanheusden has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 372 appearances.
- 77' Peer Koopmeiners gets the nod from AZ. He replaces Myron van Brederode and will look to change the dynamic.
- 80' A moment of madness from Joey Pelupessy on 80 minutes earns him a Yellow card. FC Groningen will be frustrated.
- 81' Time for substitution for FC Groningen. Ricardo Pepi is replaced by Ramon-Pascal Lundqvist.
- 82' Nordin Musampa has so much to prove this time. He replaces Laros Duarte on 82 minute.
- 84' The referee has no hesitation. Milos Kerkez is booked for AZ — Yellow card on 84.
- 85' Mayckel Lahdo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 85 minutes.
- 89' A change in the AZ ranks — Milos Kerkez exits the field as Zinho Vanheusden enters on 89.
- The final score is 1-4.
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 |
| Julian Chabot | 1 |
| Ricardo Pepi | 1 |
| Adam Maher | 1 |
| Dani de Wit | 1 |
| Fredrik Midtsjo | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Groningen Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
0.39
FC Groningen xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.08
AZ xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 81% + Under — clean sheet likely 77%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.47
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 1.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 2.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 3.5 | 7% |
|
93% |
| ± 4.5 | 2% |
|
98% |
Double Chance
FC Groningen or Draw
53%
Draw or AZ
82%
FC Groningen or AZ
65%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: AZ win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–4 not predicted1 – 4Actual
0 – 0
25.7%
0 – 1
23.6%
0 – 2
12.6%
1 – 1
10.4%
1 – 0
7.5%
1 – 2
5.4%
0 – 3
4.5%
1 – 3
2.1%
2 – 1
1.8%
2 – 0
1.5%
0 – 4
1.2%
2 – 2
1.1%
Asian Handicap — FC Groningen
| Handicap | FC Groningen covers | Push | AZ covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 0% | — | 100% |
| -2 | 0% | 2% | 98% |
| -1.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -1 | 2% | 9% | 89% |
| -0.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| +0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +1 | 49% | 30% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 15% | 7% |
| +2.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
Clean Sheet
FC Groningen keeps clean sheet
35%
✓
AZ keeps clean sheet
68%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.