AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Feb 2026

Eredivisie Betting Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam

AZ Alkmaar clash with Sparta Rotterdam at AFAS Stadion, with kick-off set for 10:45 on Sunday 22 February.

Sparta look like a great wager on the Asian Handicap against AZ. You can back the visitors at +0.5 at -122 which means a payout if they draw or win, with one of these outcomes on the cards.

AZ Alkmaar got the win in their last Eredivisie game. A 2-1 victory occurred on the road at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion when meeting Excelsior. The Alkmaar club boasted 58% possession and had eight shots on target, while Troy Parrott and Alexandre Penetra each scored one goal.

On Thursday night, AZ were beaten 1-0 when facing FC Noah away in the Europa Conference League.

Sparta Rotterdam drew 1-1 in their previous game. This was at home against NEC Nijmegen at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel. Maurice Steijn's men recorded 41% possession and had five shots on goal, while Bruno Martins Indi found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was AZ who came out on top when they last played Sparta. At Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, a 1-0 away win was recorded. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in six AZ wins, two draws and two Sparta successes.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Sp. Rotterdam	23	11	4	8	30	37	-7	30:37	37
6	AZ Alkmaar	23	10	6	7	39	37	2	39:37	36

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AZ have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 14.4 attempts. Leeroy Echteld's team have averaged 53.0% possession, 448.4 passes and 5.1 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.6 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 10.9 attempts and 4.0 corners.

Top goalscorer Troy Parrott has found the net 5 times, Sven Mijnans 2, with Alexandre Penetra and two other players on 1. Mees de Wit is the leading assists maker with 3, while goalkeepers Jeroen Zoet and Rome Owusu-Oduro collectively have 2 clean sheets.

Sparta have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.5 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 13.4 attempts. Sparta have averaged 49.1% possession, 403.2 passes, 5.4 corners awarded and 7.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 14.7 attempts.

Shunsuke Mito has scored 5 goals, followed by Tobias Lauritsen on 4 and Joshua Kitolano with 2. Shunsuke Mito, Tobias Lauritsen and Pelle Clement have clocked up 2 assists, with Joel Drommel keeping 5 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Jeroen Zoet (GK), Mees de Wit, Alexandre Penetra, Wouter Goes, Elijah Dijkstra, Mexx Meerdink, Kasper Boogaard, Isak Jensen, Troy Parrott, Ro-Zangelo Daal, Jizz Hornkamp.

Sparta Rotterdam predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Joel Drommel (GK), Lushendry Martes, Marvin Young, Bruno Martins Indi, Teo Quintero, Joshua Kitolano, Pelle Clement, Mitchell Van Bergen, Ayoni Santos, Shunsuke Mito, Tobias Lauritsen.

AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam, including a key match prediction, our correct score selection, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re optimistic when it comes to our bet on Sparta +0.5 at odds of -122. The visitors should be able to swerve a loss in this Eredivisie match and this wager has the numbers to back up our verdict.

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest Eredivisie stats.

Key AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Sparta in 7 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Sparta in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Sparta in 13 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 3 consecutive games at home.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 54.9% chance of winning. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Sparta Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -122 Watch Live Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 2 Sparta

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves Sparta to win 2-1. The odds of +800 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joshua Kitolano Over 0.5 Shots -161

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta) has had at least one shot in four straight Eredivisie matches away from home. We think that some value can be landed by wagering on Player Shots and you can secure -161 that he goes over the line.

Latest Joshua Kitolano Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

+1700

Shots

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

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Shunsuke Mito to Score +310

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta) has scored five goals in his past ten Eredivisie matches. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager at +310 which means we need to him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Shunsuke Mito Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+310

First

+900

Shots

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

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Corners Prediction

AZ Alkmaar Under 5.5 Corners +105

AZ Alkmaar have had under 5.5 corners in five straight games, with Sparta Rotterdam conceding less than 5.5 corners in their past two games. On this evidence, we can take odds of +105 that this AZ Team Corners wager falls short of the line.

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

9.10 5.10 4.00

Home

10.00 5.80 4.20

Away

10.70 5.50 5.20

Sparta

Total

12.90 5.40 7.50

Home

12.40 5.30 7.10

Away

11.40 4.40 7.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-141

Under 9.5

-100

AZ Alkmaar Corners

Over 5.5

-139

Under 5.5

-102

Sparta Corners

Over 3.5

-133

Under 3.5

-106

Most Corners

1

-233

X

+700

2

+225

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AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a 51% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, AZ Alkmaar are favourites to come out on top in this Eredivisie clash and they’re available at -102 with the bookmakers. Sparta Rotterdam are the outsiders at +250 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.

AZ can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -217. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Sparta are +148.

For those expecting a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest price. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -200.

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Full-Time Result

1

-102

X

+265

2

+250

Half-Time Result

1

+148

X

+143

2

+270

Double Chance

1X

-345

12

-370

X2

-130

Draw No Bet

1

-217

2

+148

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-102

2 Hcp +0.5

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+128

Over 2.5

-167

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+148

Those interested in Troy Parrott to find the net anytime are able to get +130. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +380.

Troy Parrott (AZ)

First

+130

Anytime

+380

Milan Zonneveld (Sparta)

First

+170

Anytime

+450

Jizz Hornkamp (AZ)

First

+170

Anytime

+480

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

First

+180

Anytime

+500

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

First

+210

Anytime

+600

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

First

+260

Anytime

+750

Weslley Patati (AZ)

First

+280

Anytime

+750

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

First

+310

Anytime

+900

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

First

+380

Anytime

+1050

Kees Smit (AZ)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Vito Van Crooij (Sparta)

First

+430

Anytime

+1200

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Jonathan de Guzmán (Sparta)

First

+550

Anytime

+1500

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

First

+600

Anytime

+1700

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Julian Baas (Sparta)

First

+750

Anytime

+2200

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Troy Parrott (AZ)

Over 3.5

-128

Under 3.5

-

Jizz Hornkamp (AZ)

Over 3.5

+133

Under 3.5

-

Milan Zonneveld (Sparta)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

Over 2.5

-141

Under 2.5

-

Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)

Over 2.5

-102

Under 2.5

-

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

Over 2.5

-114

Under 2.5

-

Vito Van Crooij (Sparta)

Over 1.5

+155

Under 1.5

-

Kees Smit (AZ)

Over 1.5

+138

Under 1.5

-

Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)

Over 1.5

+110

Under 1.5

-

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

Over 1.5

+105

Under 1.5

-

Shunsuke Mito (Sparta)

Over 1.5

-137

Under 1.5

-

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

Over 1.5

-123

Under 1.5

-

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

Over 1.5

-143

Under 1.5

-

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

Over 0.5

-238

Under 0.5

-

Jonathan de Guzmán (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Joshua Kitolano (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-161

Under 0.5

-

Jens Toornstra (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-141

Under 0.5

-

Pelle Clement (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-115

Under 0.5

-

Julian Baas (Sparta)

Over 0.5

-123

Under 0.5

-

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

Over 0.5

-159

Under 0.5

-

AZ haven’t won any of their past three games at AFAS Stadion. The Alkmaar club have secured four wins, four draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Sparta are unbeaten over their previous four games on the road. Maurice Steijn's men have managed six victories, three losses and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Sparta beat AZ 2-1 when they last met at AFAS Stadion. The past 5 H2H meetings at AFAS Stadion have seen three AZ wins and two Sparta triumphs.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
AZ Alkmaar Home Stats		4-4-2	2.70	1.40	1.30	4	6	6	4
Sparta Rotterdam Away Stats		6-1-3	2.70	1.50	1.20	5	5	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam Lineups & Team News

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