AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Jan 2025

We’re Not Expecting the Goal Tally to Exceed Two

We’re not anticipating that the net will be found too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals expected when AZ and Sparta lock horns. This Total Goals prediction affords us attractive betting odds of +105.

AZ Won 2-1 in Teams’ Last Meeting

AZ Alkmaar played out a 0-0 draw in their last game. This was on the road at Stadion Galgenwaard against FC Utrecht. The Cheeseheads had four shots on target and boasted 57% possession.

Sparta Rotterdam drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel ended 1-1 against RKC Waalwijk. Maurice Steijn's side had 49% possession and managed five shots on goal, while Said Bakari found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

AZ have not lost to Sparta in the past three meetings. In their last clash, visitors AZ secured a 2-1 victory at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in five AZ wins, three draws and two Sparta successes.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	AZ Alkmaar	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
17	Sp. Rotterdam	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. AZ have had 50.9% possession, 477.2 passes and 4.8 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.2 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts, while being awarded 4.4 corners.

Troy Parrott leads the way with 5 goals, with Mayckel Lahdo and Mexx Meerdink scoring 3 each. Peer Koopmeiners and David Moeller Wolfe have racked up the most assists with 3, while goalkeeper Rome Owusu-Oduro has 2 clean sheets.

Sparta have 7 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 0.5 goals from 13.7 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 49.4% possession, 444.6 passes, 5.6 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 11.4 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Tobias Lauritsen has scored 2, followed by Said Bakari, Shunsuke Mito and Camiel Neghli with 1 goals apiece. Camiel Neghli is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.

Confirmed Lineups

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Seiya Maikuma, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, David Moeller Wolfe, Peer Koopmeiners, Jordy Clasie, Zico Buurmeester, Sven Mijnans, Ernest Poku, Troy Parrott.

Sparta Rotterdam confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nick Olij (GK), Said Bakari, Marvin Young, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Patrick van Aanholt, Carel Eiting, Joshua Kitolano, Camiel Neghli, Arno Verschueren, Shunsuke Mito, Tobias Lauritsen.

AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction & Betting Tips

There’s a definite case for selecting Under 2.5 when it comes to this Eredivisie showdown. The sides could be set to contest an encounter with few goals and we’re looking to snap up the price of +105.

A good deal of research goes into our football picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 Sparta games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Sparta games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 6 Sparta games.

Under 2.5 Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 48.8% chance of winning. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

Bettors wanting to boost their odds might want to combine the Under 2.5 Goals pick with a specific side to land a victory. This is available through the Result & Total Goals market.

Our Match Prediction

Under 2.5 Goals @ +105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

AZ Alkmaar 2 - 0 Sparta

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-0 being landed by AZ. You can secure odds of +550 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Corners Prediction

Sparta Over 3.5 Corners -110

Sparta Rotterdam have had over 3.5 corners in ten straight games, with AZ Alkmaar conceding over 3.5 corners in their past two games. The number of Sparta Rotterdam corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of -110.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

AZ Alkmaar

Total

9.20 4.80 4.40

Home

9.30 5.20 4.10

Away

10.50 5.50 5.00

Sparta

Total

11.10 5.60 5.50

Home

11.60 5.90 5.70

Away

10.80 4.90 5.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

+110

Under 10.5

-150

AZ Alkmaar Corners

Over 6.5

-100

Under 6.5

-138

Sparta Corners

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-125

Most Corners

1

-370

X

+650

2

+310

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AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam Odds

With a 67% chance of winning, AZ Alkmaar are favourites to win this Eredivisie match and they’re available at betting odds of -200 with the bookies. The market suggests that Sparta Rotterdam are least likely to win at +600.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting match.

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Full-Time Result

1

-200

X

+310

2

+600

Half-Time Result

1

+105

X

+130

2

+500

Double Chance

1X

-1000

12

-450

X2

+150

Draw No Bet

1

-599

2

+400

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-114

2 Hcp +1

+102

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-105

Over 2.5

-118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-105

No

-125

AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam Lineups & Team News

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