Eredivisie — Regular Season
How did Groningen and AZ perform?
Groningen and AZ Match Stats
Groningen and AZ Lineups
Groningen
3-4-3 AZ
4-2-3-1Groningen and AZ Head to Head
Past H2H Matches & Results
Eredivisie Standings Season 2025/2026
| Pos | Team | MP | W | D | L | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  PSV |
18 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 57-22 | 35 | 49 |
| 2 |  Feyenoord |
18 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 44-23 | 21 | 36 |
| 3 |  Ajax |
18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 35-24 | 11 | 33 |
| 4 |  Nijmegen |
17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 43-29 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar |
17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 32-28 | 4 | 28 |
| 6 | Groningen |
18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 25-22 | 3 | 28 |
| 7 |  Twente |
18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 27-22 | 5 | 26 |
| 8 |  Sparta Rotterdam |
18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 20-31 | -11 | 26 |
| 9 |  Heerenveen |
18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 31-28 | 3 | 24 |
| 10 |  Utrecht |
17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 28-23 | 5 | 23 |
| 11 |  Sittard |
18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 27-31 | -4 | 22 |
| 12 |  G.A. Eagles |
18 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 28-31 | -3 | 20 |
| 13 |  Zwolle |
18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 22-39 | -17 | 20 |
| 14 |  Excelsior |
17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 17-32 | -15 | 19 |
| 15 |  Telstar |
18 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 22-30 | -8 | 15 |
| 16 |  NAC Breda |
18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 16-26 | -10 | 14 |
| 17 |  FC Volendam |
18 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 19-32 | -13 | 14 |
| 18 |  Heracles |
18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 26-46 | -20 | 14 |
Qualification/Relegation
Groningen vs AZ Video Highlights & Match Recap – 2021-10-24
Tactical discipline and raw talent were on full display as Groningen faced off against AZ at Euroborg (Groningen). The Eredivisie — Regular Season fixture, contested on October 24, 2021, showcased the tactical evolution of both squads.
From the opening whistle, it was clear that both managers had done their homework. The midfield battles were intense, and the decisive moments came down to execution in the final third. It was a game where tactical adjustments made all the difference.
League Context & Table Position
Heading into this match, Groningen were sitting in 6th place with 28 points. Their campaign has seen 8 wins and 4 draws, leaving them with a record of 6 losses.
AZ, sitting in 5th with 28 points, approached the game with a different philosophy. With 8 wins to their name, they aimed to exploit the spaces left by the hosts.
Historical Matchup
In their last 5 Eredivisie — Regular Season meetings, the balance of power has been intriguing. Groningen have secured 0 wins.
However, AZ have proven to be tough opponents, winning 4 times. There have been 1 draws. Notably, both teams scored in 2 of these encounters, and over 2.5 goals were seen in 3 matches.
Recent Form Guide
Here is how both teams have fared in their recent matches before this encounter:
Recent Matches of Groningen
- Groningen 0-0 NAC Breda (Eredivisie, Jan 10, 2026)
- G.A. Eagles 1-1 Groningen (Eredivisie, Dec 21, 2025)
- Groningen 3-0 FC Volendam (Eredivisie, Dec 13, 2025)
- Excelsior 0-2 Groningen (Eredivisie, Dec 05, 2025)
- Ajax 2-0 Groningen (Eredivisie, Dec 02, 2025)
- Groningen 2-2 Zwolle (Eredivisie, Nov 23, 2025)
- Nijmegen 2-0 Groningen (Eredivisie, Nov 09, 2025)
- Groningen 1-1 Twente (Eredivisie, Nov 02, 2025)
Recent Matches of AZ
- AZ Alkmaar 1-0 FC Volendam (Eredivisie, Jan 10, 2026)
- Sittard 4-3 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie, Dec 21, 2025)
- AZ Alkmaar 2-2 G.A. Eagles (Eredivisie, Dec 07, 2025)
- Twente 1-0 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie, Nov 30, 2025)
- Heerenveen 3-1 AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie, Nov 23, 2025)
- AZ Alkmaar 1-5 PSV (Eredivisie, Nov 09, 2025)
Full Match Replay
Catch all the tactical breakdowns and highlights from Groningen vs AZ clash right here. We provide in-depth post-match analysis to help you understand the game better.
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