About Match
FC Groningen (9th, 8 pts) visit AZ Alkmaar (2nd, 16 pts) with 8 points between them. In league terms the two rates read 2.83/1 for AZ Alkmaar and 2/2.17 for FC Groningen (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.95. AZ Alkmaar would climb to 19 points with a win and up to 1st (other results held equal).
AZ Alkmaar carry a 15-game unbeaten run into this, having scored in 15 consecutive games. Recent form is uneven: 13/15 points for AZ Alkmaar, 5/15 for FC Groningen.
Across 36 recorded meetings, AZ Alkmaar have 17 wins to FC Groningen's 10, with 9 draws, at 2.47 goals per meeting.
The venue is AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar, with room for 19,500 spectators.




