AZ Alkmaar - FC Groningen betting tips and odds

This match is somewhat one-sided, but not the most imbalanced clash we’ve seen. The odds are heavily in the hosts’ favour, who will likely walk away with 3 more points to the tally.

From the current viewpoint, the situation is unambiguous. Considering the strength of AZ Alkmaar and the 9.70 odds given to FC Groningen to win, it is easy to see that a win for the visiting team would be a remarkable upset.

The previous round ended in a relatively easy away win for AZ Alkmaar. They snatched an early advantage against Vitesse and maintained it until the end, prevailing with a 1-goal lead in a 0:1 win.

FC Groningen are coming on the back of a predictable 1:0 loss in their previous away game at Feyenoord. They spent the first half toe-to-toe with their opponents, though, which was quite a feat given how hard the matchup was for them.

The hosts’ fans are somewhat disappointed at them, given the lacklustre defensive performances they’ve seen recently. AZ Alkmaar conceded more than 5 times over the previous 3 games played at AFAS Stadion.

Considering the away team’s recent history, it seems they don’t play their best when they’re visitors. The previous 3 times were marked by 5 goals conceded and the negative trend will probably continue.

According to the recent head-to-head records, AZ Alkmaar already has a win over the away team recorded earlier in the season. It was a narrow victory, but a victory nonetheless, justifying the 1.35 odds on a home win.

Due to a recent string of unfortunate injuries, neither team will be able to play with their full roster. With Dani De Wit, Bruno Martins Indi, S. Westerveld, Maxim Dekker, Zinho Vanheusden, Sam Beukema, Riechedly Bazoer unavailable for the hosts and P. Abraham, Nordin Musampa, Ragnar Oratmangoen, Mads Bech Sørensen, Oliver Antman for the visitors, their respective lineups have been significantly impacted. It will be an interesting game, though any bets made may be somewhat less reliable due to the fact.

An Under 3.5 Goals bet is an interesting choice for this match. It’s quite safe as you might expect, but the 1.35 odds offer more in the way of betting value than you would think.