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

The AZ, having lost their last match against Willem II, travel to Rotterdam with the intention of achieving the best possible result. In this match of the 13th round of the Eredivisie,  Sparta Rotterdam will face AZ Alkmaar at Het Kasteel stadium on 24 November at 08:30.

The home team, Sparta Rotterdam is currently in 16º position in the tournament with 11 points, while AZ Alkmaar is currently in 6º position with 17.  Continue reading our analysis for stats, H2H history and best predictions for this Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar.

Sparta Rotterdam

Sparta Rotterdam comes from playing against Groningen and finished the match with a result of 1-0, with loss for Sparta Rotterdam. After this loss they will try to get back to winning ways against AZ Alkmaar. In that last match between Sparta Rotterdam and Groningen, The Castle Lords team achieved a 57% possession of the ball, with 3 shots on goal without managing to score a goal to their opponent.

In the last 8 matches, the team coached by M. Steijn has achieved 2 wins, 2 draws y 4 defeats, and is on a streak of 2 matches losing consecutively. Sparta Rotterdam average number of goals per game is 1.6 goals, while they concede an average of 1.8 goals per game. With this trend they have 12 matches conceding at least one goal. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 13 goals while conceding 14 goals.

Latest statistics in Sparta Rotterdam matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 6/8
• Matches conceding goals:  12
• First to concede goals: 5/8
• Half-time defeat: 5/8

AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar, meanwhile, are coming off a 1-2 defeat against Willem II, and travel to the Het Kasteel stadium with the intention of turning this last result around and facing Sparta Rotterdam.

In that match between AZ Alkmaar and Willem II, the AZ team achieved 69% ball possession, getting 3 shots on goal, 1 of which was a goal. The goal was scored by M. Meerdink.

Analysing the last 8 matches, M. Martens's team has won 1, drawn 1 and lost 6. AZ Alkmaar average 1.1 goals per game, while they concede an average of 1.8 goals per game. With this trend, they have 12 official matches without clean sheets. In those 8 matches, they have scored a total of 9 goals while conceding 14 goals.

Latest statistics in AZ Alkmaar matches:

• Over 2.5 goals: 5/8
• Both teams to score: 5/8
• Matches conceding goals: 12
• First to concede goals: 5/8
• Draw at half-time: 4/8

Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar: H2H STATS

We always analyse previous H2H to spot trends that help us make a more accurate Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar prediction. The last match between these teams was in the Eredivisie competition, in an event that took place at the Het Kasteel stadium on 02-03-2024 with the result of 1-1, with a draw.

The last 5 meetings between Sparta Rotterdam and AZ Alkmaar have resulted in 1 win for Sparta Rotterdam, 2 wins for AZ Alkmaar, and 2 draws. In those matches, Sparta Rotterdam managed to score 5 goals, while AZ Alkmaar scored 7 goals against Sparta Rotterdam.

• In 3/5 matches both teams scored
• En 4/5  games it was an Under 2.5 goals