AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam predictions, H2H, statistics and tips

The match we will analyse is the one corresponding to the 24th round of the Eredivisie, where  AZ Alkmaar will face Sparta Rotterdam at AFAS Stadion stadium on 22 February at 10:45.

The home team, AZ Alkmaar is currently in 6º position in the tournament with 36 points, while Sparta Rotterdam is currently in 5º position with 36.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam.

AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar comes from playing against Excelsior Rotterdam and finished the match with a result of 1-2, with win for AZ Alkmaar. Buoyed by this latest result, they will be looking to get another win against The Castle Lords coached by M. Steijn. In that last match between AZ Alkmaar and Excelsior Rotterdam, AZ team achieved a 55% possession of the ball, with 7 shots on goal of which 2 were goals. The goals were scored by Alexandre Penetra and Troy Parrott.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by Leeroy Echteld has achieved 4 wins, 2 draws y 2 defeats. AZ Alkmaar average number of goals per game is 1.9 goals, while they concede an average of 1.3 goals per game. With this trend they have 4 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 15 goals while conceding 10 goals.

Latest statistics in AZ Alkmaar matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 6/8
• Matches conceding goals:  4
• First to score: 5/8

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam, who visit AZ Alkmaar, are coming from a 2-2 draw against Fortuna Sittard, so the team coached by M. Steijn will try to get back to winning ways, with the difficulty of playing away from home.

In that match between Sparta Rotterdam and Fortuna Sittard, the The Castle Lords team achieved 64% ball possession, getting 5 shots on goal, 2 of which were goals. The goals were scored by C. Terho and T. Lauritsen.

Analysing the last 8 matches, M. Steijn's team has won 6, drawn 1 and lost 1. Sparta Rotterdam average 2.3 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.0 goals per game. With this trend they have 1 official match without a clean sheet. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 18 goals while conceding 8 goals.

Latest statistics in Sparta Rotterdam matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 4/8
• Under 2.5 goals: 4/8
• Both teams to score: 4/8
• First to score: 6/8
• Half-time winner: 4/8

AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam: H2H STATS

The head-to-head record between the two teams can help you when placing your bet. But in this case they have never played each other.

The match-ups between the two teams can help you when placing your bets. We have taken them into account for this AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Eredivisie competition, in an event that took place at the Het Kasteel stadium on 02-11-2025 with the result of 0-1, with AZ Alkmaar winning.

The last 5 meetings between AZ Alkmaar and Sparta Rotterdam have resulted in 3 wins for AZ Alkmaar, 1 win for Sparta Rotterdam, and 1 draw. In those matches, AZ Alkmaar managed to score 7 goals, while Sparta Rotterdam scored 4 goals against AZ Alkmaar.

• In 3/5 matches both teams scored
• En 3/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals