Based on last 50 matches in "Netherlands. Eredivisie", up to 05/13/2021
To build a prediction for the Groningen - AZ Alkmaar match, scheduled for 13 May 2021, several key factors could influence the outcome. Groningen have played 50 matches, in which they won 22 of them, drew 11 times and lost 17 matches. AZ Alkmaar, having played 50 matches, won 33 times, drew 8 matches and lost 9 defeats. In the league, Groningen average 1.2 goals scored per game and 1 conceded. AZ Alkmaar average 2.2 scored and 1.1 conceded. These sides last met on 5 December 2020 at AZ Alkmaar's ground, where the away side proved stronger.
Groningen does not concedeat home in 8 out of 15 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)6.3
AZ Alkmaar scores over 2 goals in 15 out of 33 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)2.8
AZ Alkmaar scores over 2 goals in 8 out of last 16 away matches.
IT2O (2.5)2.8
Groningen concedes over 2 goals from AZ Alkmaar in 4 out of 8 last matches.
IT2O (2.5)2.8
AZ Alkmaar wins by more than 1 goal in 7 out of 11 last matches.
H2 (-1.5)2.625
In 6 out of last 7 away matches involving AZ Alkmaar, a draw was recorded in the first half.
1st Half - X2.42
Groningen concedes under 2 goals in 38 out of 50 last matches.
IT2U (1.5)2.3
Groningen concedes under 2 goals in 22 out of last 26 home matches.
IT2U (1.5)2.3
In 18 out of 26 last matches where Groningen played at home, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.056
In 9 out of 12 last matches, AZ Alkmaar won the second half.
2nd Half - W21.96
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including defender Вессель Даммерс, with several other players also doubtful. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Тен Копмейнерс, and are also missing several rotation players. One more AZ Alkmaar player is a doubt for this match.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Аллард Линдхут (Netherlands). Over the last 100 matches, he has shown 237 yellow cards (averaging 2.4 per match) and 10 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 19% of matches (19 out of 100). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.