AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen
Kickwise AI before kickoff: AZ Alkmaar (56%)Final 4-3Correct
AZ Alkmaar
GroningenMatch debrief
Match summary
AZ Alkmaar beat Groningen 4-3. It was level at 1-1 at half time. AZ Alkmaar came from behind to win.
- 0-1Jacob Ondrejka2′
- 1-1Mexx Meerdink9′
- 1-2Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson47′
- 1-3Thom Van Bergen54′
- 2-3Ayoub Oufkir61′
- 3-3Mateo Chávez76′
- 4-3Mexx Meerdink (pen)90′
Jacob Ondrejka opened the scoring for Groningen (2′). Mexx Meerdink levelled for AZ Alkmaar, set up by Ro Zangelo Daal (9′). Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson put Groningen ahead, set up by Jacob Ondrejka (47′). Thom Van Bergen made it 3-1 for Groningen (54′). Ayoub Oufkir pulled one back for AZ Alkmaar, set up by Mexx Meerdink (61′). Mateo Chávez levelled for AZ Alkmaar (76′). Mexx Meerdink put AZ Alkmaar ahead from the penalty spot (90+1′).
Cards and VAR
VAR confirmed a penalty for AZ Alkmaar (57′). Mexx Meerdink missed a penalty for AZ Alkmaar (59′). Etienne Vaessen (Groningen) was sent off (88′). Hans Hateboer (Groningen) was sent off (90′). Yellow cards: AZ Alkmaar 1, Groningen 3.
In numbers
AZ Alkmaar had 58% of the ball. Shots: AZ Alkmaar 19 (5 on target), Groningen 9 (5). Expected goals (xG): AZ Alkmaar 3.71, Groningen 2.21. Top rated: M. Meerdink (AZ Alkmaar), 9.0.
Kickwise AI before kickoff
- AZ Alkmaar
- 56%
- Draw
- 23%
- Groningen
- 21%
The AI's pick: AZ Alkmaar (medium confidence). Final 4-3. Correct
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Match facts
- Competition
- Eredivisie · Netherlands · Regular Season 12
- Kickoff
- Stadium
- AFAS Stadion（Alkmaar）, Alkmaar
- Referee
- Jannick van der Laan
- Goals
- AZ Alkmaar: Mexx Meerdink 9′, Ayoub Oufkir 61′, Mateo Chávez 76′, Mexx Meerdink (pen) 90′Groningen: Jacob Ondrejka 2′, Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson 47′, Thom Van Bergen 54′
- Red cards
- Etienne Vaessen 88′ (Groningen)Hans Hateboer 90′ (Groningen)
Questions and answers
Who won AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen?
AZ Alkmaar won 4-3 against Groningen in the Eredivisie. Jacob Ondrejka (2'), Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson (47') and Thom Van Bergen (54') scored for Groningen. Mexx Meerdink (9' and a penalty at 90'), Ayoub Oufkir (61') and Mateo Chávez (76') scored for AZ Alkmaar. Groningen's Etienne Vaessen (88') and Hans Hateboer (90') were sent off.
Who scored in AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen?
AZ Alkmaar: Mexx Meerdink 9′, Ayoub Oufkir 61′, Mateo Chávez 76′, Mexx Meerdink (pen) 90′. Groningen: Jacob Ondrejka 2′, Brynjólfur Darri Willumsson 47′, Thom Van Bergen 54′.
Did the AI predict AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen correctly?
Before kickoff the Kickwise AI gave AZ Alkmaar 56%, the draw 23% and Groningen 21%, and picked AZ Alkmaar. The final score was 4-3, so the pick was right.
What were the key stats of AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen?
AZ Alkmaar had 58% of the ball. Shots: AZ Alkmaar 19 (5 on target), Groningen 9 (5). Expected goals (xG): AZ Alkmaar 3.71, Groningen 2.21. Corners: AZ Alkmaar 7, Groningen 0.
Who was the best player in AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen?
Top rated: M. Meerdink (AZ Alkmaar), 9.0. He scored 2 of the goals.
Were there any red cards in AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen?
Groningen: Etienne Vaessen 88′. Groningen: Hans Hateboer 90′.
When and where was AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen played?
AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen was played on Sunday 08 November 2026, with kickoff at 15:45 UTC. The Eredivisie match took place at the AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar. The referee was Jannick van der Laan.
Who started for AZ Alkmaar and Groningen?
AZ Alkmaar, coached by L. Echteld, started in a 4-2-3-1 with J. De Busser, E. Dijkstra, W. Goes, W. Hoedt, M. Chávez, D. Kwakman, P. Koopmeiners, A. Oufkir, V. Byskov, R. Daal and M. Meerdink. Groningen, coached by D. Lukkien, also played a 4-2-3-1 with E. Vaessen, H. Hateboer, T. Blokzijl, M. Rente, M. Csinger, T. de Jonge, P. Clement, J. Schreuders, B. Willumsson, J. Ondrejka and T. van Bergen.
Who refereed AZ Alkmaar vs Groningen?
Jannick van der Laan was the referee.