AZ Alkmaar 3-0 Groningen final score - 11 May 2025, Eredivisie

In Alkmaar Alkmaar drive forward through Denso Kasius. His shot is on target but it's saved.

Free kick for Groningen in their own half.

Groningen awarded a free kick in their own half.

Ball goes out of play for a Groningen goal kick.

In Alkmaar, Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson (Groningen) gets his head to the ball but the strike is cleared by an untiring defence.

Dick Lukkien (Groningen) is making a fifth substitution, with Tika De Jonge replacing Stije Resink.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Alkmaar.

In Alkmaar, Mayckel Lahdo (Alkmaar) misses the target with a header.

Corner awarded to Alkmaar.

Alkmaar to take a throw-in in Groningen territory.

Alkmaar push forward at AFAS Stadion and Alexandre Penetra gets in a great header. The attempt is cleared by the Groningen defence.

The home team have replaced Ernest Poku with Mayckel Lahdo. This is the fifth substitution made today by Maarten Martens.

The home team has substituted Jayden Addai with Mees De Wit. Maarten Martens is thus making his fourth change.

Sander van der Eijk waits before resuming play because Jayden Addai for Alkmaar is still down.

The match has been stopped briefly for attention to the injured Wouter Prins.

Wouter Prins (Groningen) gets a yellow card.

It's getting dangerous! Free kick for Alkmaar close to the penalty box.

Groningen have been awarded a corner by Sander van der Eijk.

Corner awarded to Groningen.

Groningen have been awarded a corner by Sander van der Eijk.

Sander van der Eijk awards Groningen a goal kick.

Throw-in high up the field for Alkmaar in Alkmaar.

Alkmaar pushes forward through Ibrahim Sadiq, whose finish on goal is saved.

Alkmaar's Peer Koopmeiners is back in action after a slight knock.

Sander van der Eijk signals a free kick to Alkmaar.

The match at AFAS Stadion has been interrupted briefly for a check on Peer Koopmeiners, who is down injured.

Dick Lukkien is making the team's fourth substitution at AFAS Stadion with Finn Stam replacing Hjalmar Ekdal.

Romano Postema is on a sub for Luciano Valente for Groningen.

Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson is on a sub for Thom Van Bergen for Groningen.

Free kick for Groningen in the half of Alkmaar.

Alkmaar drives forward and Ernest Poku gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Ibrahim Sadiq is replacing Mexx Meerdink for Alkmaar at AFAS Stadion.

Zico Buurmeester is replacing Sven Mijnans for the home team.

The home team replace Ruben van Bommel with Jayden Addai.

Alkmaar have been awarded a corner by Sander van der Eijk.

Sander van der Eijk signals a free kick to Groningen in their own half.

Alkmaar have been awarded a corner by Sander van der Eijk.

Corner awarded to Alkmaar.

Sander van der Eijk awards the away team a throw-in.

Free kick for Alkmaar in their own half.

Free kick Alkmaar.

Sander van der Eijk signals a Groningen throw-in in Alkmaar's half.

Ball safe as Groningen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Can Alkmaar get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Groningen's half?

Sander van der Eijk awards the away team a throw-in.

In Alkmaar a free kick has been awarded the home team.

Groningen drive forward at breakneck speed but are pulled up for offside.

Goal! Alkmaar increase their lead to 3-0 through a well-placed header from Mexx Meerdink. Peer Koopmeiners with an assist there.

Can Alkmaar capitalize from this dangerous free kick?

Groningen's Jorg Schreuders is on target but unsuccessful.

Sander van der Eijk signals a free kick to Alkmaar in their own half.

Groningen make their first substitution with Wouter Prins replacing Marvin Peersman.

The first half has been concluded at AFAS Stadion.

Sander van der Eijk signals a free kick to Groningen just outside Alkmaar's area.

Ruben van Bommel (Alkmaar) has received a first yellow card.

Throw-in Groningen.

Throw-in for Alkmaar close to the penalty box.

Goal kick for Alkmaar at AFAS Stadion.

Groningen awarded a free kick in their own half.

Alkmaar awarded a free kick in their own half.

Throw-in for Alkmaar in their own half.

Hjalmar Ekdal (Groningen) has received a yellow card from Sander van der Eijk.

Groningen have a goal kick.

Alkmaar's Mexx Meerdink breaks free at AFAS Stadion. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Hjalmar Ekdal is back on the pitch.

Hjalmar Ekdal is down and play has been interrupted for a few moments.

Corner awarded to Alkmaar.

Mexx Meerdink of Alkmaar smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.

A throw-in for the home team on the opposite half.

Ernest Poku puts the ball in the net and the home team extend their lead. The score-line now reads 2-0.

Alkmaar have been awarded a corner by Sander van der Eijk.

Alkmaar have been awarded a corner by Sander van der Eijk.

Alkmaar drives forward and Kees Smit gets in a shot. Without netting, however.

Free kick for Groningen in their own half.

Groningen have a goal kick.

Sven Mijnans (Alkmaar) gets up for a header but cannot keep the ball on target.

Corner awarded to Alkmaar.

Ball safe as Groningen is awarded a throw-in in their half.

Sander van der Eijk awards Groningen a goal kick.

Sven Mijnans for Alkmaar gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.

Sander van der Eijk signals a free kick to Groningen in their own half.

Groningen have been awarded a corner by Sander van der Eijk.

Luciano Valente gets his shot on target but fails to score for Groningen.

Alkmaar's Sven Mijnans gets in a shot on goal at AFAS Stadion. But the effort is unsuccessful.

Free kick for Alkmaar in their own half.

Can Alkmaar get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Groningen's half?

Ball goes out of play for a Alkmaar goal kick.

Groningen are pushing forward but Leandro Bacuna's finish is wide of the goal.

Alkmaar will need to be alert as they defend a dangerous free kick from Groningen.

Alkmaar pushes forward through Ernest Poku, whose finish on goal is saved.

Sander van der Eijk signals a Groningen throw-in in Alkmaar's half.

Goal kick for Groningen at AFAS Stadion.

Alkmaar surge into the attack at AFAS Stadion but Alexandre Penetra’s header is off-target.

Corner awarded to Alkmaar.

Corner awarded to Alkmaar.

Alkmaar's Ernest Poku breaks free at AFAS Stadion. But the strike goes wide of the post.

Goal! The home team take a 1-0 lead through Sven Mijnans. That's a fine assist from Denso Kasius.

Throw-in for Alkmaar at AFAS Stadion.

Sander van der Eijk signals a free kick to Alkmaar in their own half.

Groningen awarded a throw-in in their own half.

Luciano Valente for Groningen drives towards goal at AFAS Stadion. But the finish is unsuccessful.

Alkmaar awarded a free kick in their own half.

It's a goal kick for the away team in Alkmaar.

Alkmaar's Ruben van Bommel gets his shot away but it misses the target.

Alkmaar have been awarded a corner by Sander van der Eijk.

Groningen to take a throw-in in Alkmaar territory.

Groningen have a dangerous throw-in.

Throw-in for Groningen in the half of Alkmaar.

AZ Alkmaar scores 2.28 goals when playing at home and FC Groningen scores 1.75 goals when playing away (on average).

Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between AZ Alkmaar and FC Groningen is 1.2.

Average number of goals in meetings between AZ Alkmaar and FC Groningen is 2.2.

AZ Alkmaar scores 1.8 goals in a match against FC Groningen and FC Groningen scores 0.4 goals against AZ Alkmaar (on average).

FC Groningen have won just 1 of their last 5 Eredivisie games against AZ Alkmaar.

AZ Alkmaar have lost just 1 of their last 5 Eredivisie games against FC Groningen.

In the last 5 meetings AZ Alkmaar won 4, FC Groningen won 0, 1 draws.

AZ Alkmaar have lost just 0 of their last 5 games against FC Groningen (in all competitions).

FC Groningen's performance of the last 5 matches is better than AZ Alkmaar's.

In Eredivisie, FC Groningen has better performance than AZ Alkmaar.

When FC Groningen is down 1-0 away, they win 0% of their matches.

When AZ Alkmaar is down 0-1 home, they win 16% of their matches.

When FC Groningen leads 0-1 away, they win in 60% of their matches.

When AZ Alkmaar leads 1-0 at home, they win in 68% of their matches.

On their last meeting AZ Alkmaar won by 2 goals.

The winner of their last meeting was AZ Alkmaar.

AZ Alkmaar wins 43% of halftimes, FC Groningen wins 31%.

AZ Alkmaar wins 1st half in 43% of their matches, FC Groningen in 31% of their matches.

FC Groningen have scored at least one goal for 6 consecutive matches.

FC Groningen have conceded a goal in each of their last 7 matches.

Peer Koopmeiners has assisted the most goals for AZ Alkmaar with 6. Luciano Valente is FC Groningen's biggest assister (7).

FC Groningen haven't scored in 5 of their 15 away matches in Eredivisie this season.

AZ Alkmaar haven't scored in 1 of their 15 home matches in Eredivisie this season.

When playing at home, AZ Alkmaar have not lost to FC Groningen in their last 3 encounters.

Did you know that FC Groningen scores 26% of their goals between the minutes 31-45?

Did you know that AZ Alkmaar scores 27% of their goals between the minutes 76-90?

FC Groningen's last away win against AZ Alkmaar was in 2020.

During the last 56 meetings, AZ Alkmaar have won 27 times, there have been 15 draws while FC Groningen have won 14 times. The goal difference is 82-57 in favour of AZ Alkmaar.

During the last 28 meetings with AZ Alkmaar playing at home, AZ Alkmaar have won 17 times, there have been 7 draws while FC Groningen have won 4 times. The goal difference is 49-26 in favour of AZ Alkmaar.

The most common result of matches between AZ Alkmaar and FC Groningen is 1-1. 7 matches have ended with this result.

The most common result of matches between AZ Alkmaar and FC Groningen when AZ Alkmaar is playing at home is 1-0. 4 matches have ended with this result.