Groningen will host AZ in the match of the 33rd round of the Dutch championship. Whose side will the luck be on?
"Groningen"
In the previous round, Groningen defeated Emmen (4-0), thus securing a place in the play-off zone for the right to compete for participation in European competitions. The victory was not only important tournament value, but also psychological, because before that "Groningen" lost in three matches in a row, in which he scored one goal, and conceded five. Now the "green and white" take the 7th place with 49 points.
"AZ"
"AZ" is in third place, but is aiming to finish in second place to play in the qualifying stage of the Champions League. To complete the task, you need to win back a one-point gap from PSV. At the end of the season, the club from Alkmaar is very confident, having won six games in the last seven games, and the only misfire occurred in a duel with the already established champion-Ajax (0-2).
Injuries and disqualifications:
- Disqualifications:
- Leuvin (red card) - AZ.
- Injuries:
- Gudmundsson (stroke), Schreck (illness) - Groningen. Kopmeiners (illness), van der Wacht (stroke) - AZ.
- Under question:
- Dammers (injury) - Groningen. Hatzidiakos (knee injury) - AZ.
Statistics and figures:
- Groningen have lost three of their last four games;
- "AZ" won in six rounds out of the previous seven;
- In the first round match, Groningen won 2-1.
Forecast
Even though Groningen won in the last match, I don't think they will be able to achieve a positive result this time. "AZ" is a head stronger, gaining an amazing shape. I bet that the visitors will win and continue to fight for a place in the qualifying round of the Champions League.