The match of 3rd round between AZ Alkmaar и Groningen took place at Cars Jeans Stadion on 18 August 2019, Sunday.
During the last 66 meetings, AZ Alkmaar have won 29 times, there have been 19 draws while Groningen have won 18 times. The goal difference is 104-78 in favour of AZ Alkmaar.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (30 March 2019) and ended with the victory of AZ Alkmaar with a score 1-0.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 3 points.
AZ Alkmaar is in the TOP-4 with 6 points. This is the 2nd of 34 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (AZ Alkmaar can score 96 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 1 point (96 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with AZ Alkmaar and can score 96 points. The goal difference is 6:0. AZ Alkmaar has the best defensive record in the league.
Groningen takes the 10th position in the league table with 3 points. This is the 2nd of 34 team game in the tournament.
Groningen has the same number of points with the nearest team on top and can score 96. The distance from the bottom league record is 3 points. The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with Groningen and can score 93 points. The goal difference is 2:3.
AZ Alkmaar Stats
AZ Alkmaar has not lost in any of the last 5 matches, with 3 wins and 2 draws.
The team scored 21 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 6 wins, 3 draws and 1 loss. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 19-7. The average number of goals is 1.9. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.3.
The next match of the team is important and will take place in less than a week. This means that some main players may miss the match or the team will not play at full strength.
Sidelined players: Mike te Wierik, Samir Memisevic
Groningen Stats
The team scored 12 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 3 wins, 3 draws и 4 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 10-10. The average number of goals is 1. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.4.