AZ v FC Groningen Tips

AZ have back-to-back wins in all competitions versus FC Groningen before this, and 4 consecutive wins against their opponents while on home soil as well. The visitors ranked 3rd-bottom for away form during the previous campaign, and I feel they'll be up against it again here.

Groningen had a solid pre-season, and the visitors can land a win at AZ today. AZ have just played two gruelling rounds in the Conference League. They played just three days ago, and Groningen's energy levels can see them win here.

The Dutch League normally sees a fair few goals. AZ will be leading the charge to start the season well. They will want to score early at home, and goals can flow in.

AZ Alkmaar sold some of their best offensive players. Ruben van Bommel signed for PSV. Groningen's defense is very strong.

AZ have kept 3 consecutive clean sheets versus FC Groningen in league fixtures before this, as well as 3 straight clean sheets against their opponents while on home soil as well.

AZ have 3 consecutive league wins versus FC Groningen during recent history, each coming with a clean sheet. The hosts have back-to-back wins in the UEFA Conference League as well before this, both on home soil, and both with clean sheets.

AZ have been playing well at the moment. They have won 2 of their last 3 matches, but Groningen have been more impressive with 4 wins in their last 5 matches, scoring 21 goals in those 5 games. A draw wouldn't be a surprise here.