Sparta Rotterdam
Football Netherlands - Eredivisie Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel Sun 2 Nov 09:30
AZ Alkmaar
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Eredivisie Betting Preview: Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar

Sparta Rotterdam host AZ Alkmaar in this Dutch Eredivisie meeting at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, with kick-off set for 09:30 on Sunday 2 November. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and both predicted and confirmed lineups.

AZ Look a Great Bet to Win

It’s easy to feel confident about the prospect of AZ winning when they meet Sparta, with this pick standing out on the Full-Time Result market. Take the odds of -130 that the visitors secure a win.

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2-1 Win for Sparta in Last Head-to-Head

Sparta Rotterdam won their last Eredivisie game 1-0, making it back-to-back league wins. This was a home victory at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel against Telstar. Sparta recorded 47% possession and managed six shots on target, with Tobias Lauritsen netting in the 25th minute.

Three days ago, Sparta won 5-2 when hosting FC Groningen in the KNVB Cup.

AZ Alkmaar have won their previous three games. The latest was a 4-1 home win at AFAS Stadion against FC Utrecht. Maarten Martens' side had 50% of possession and seven shots on goal, with Troy Parrott scoring two, while Sven Mijnans and Mees de Wit also found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Sparta who came out on top when they last played AZ. At AFAS Stadion, a 2-1 away win was recorded. AZ have secured five wins, Sparta boast two wins and there have been three draws in the past 10 H2H meetings.

Eredivisie G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar 10 6 3 1 23 13 10 23:13 21
6 Sp. Rotterdam logo Sp. Rotterdam 10 5 1 4 14 22 -8 14:22 16
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Sparta Rotterdam – Last 10 League Games

Sparta have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.4 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. Maurice Steijn's team have averaged 41.3% possession, 352.5 passes and 3.5 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 2.2 goals from 6.1 shots on goal, 16.7 attempts and 7.2 corners.

Tobias Lauritsen is the top goalscorer with 6, Joshua Kitolano has 2, with Patrick van Aanholt and two other players on 1. Leading assistor is Patrick van Aanholt with 3, while goalie Joel Drommel has recorded 4 clean sheets.

AZ Alkmaar – Last 10 League Games

AZ have 6 victories, 1 defeat and 3 draws, with an average of 2.3 goals from 6.0 shots on goal and 17.4 attempts. The Alkmaar club have averaged 54.8% possession, 461.0 passes, 6.1 corners taken and 3.9 corners against, while conceding 1.3 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts.

Troy Parrott is the leading scorer with 6 goals, followed by Mexx Meerdink on 3, with Sven Mijnans and two others bagging 2. Sven Mijnans has been the top assist maker on 5, with Rome Owusu-Oduro notching 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Joel Drommel (GK), Shurandy Sambo, Marvin Young, Bruno Martins Indi, Teo Quintero, Julian Baas, Pelle Clement, Mitchell Van Bergen, Lance Duijvestijn, Ayoub Oufkir, Tobias Lauritsen.

AZ Alkmaar predicted lineup (4-3-3): Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro (GK), Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mees de Wit, Peer Koopmeiners, Sven Mijnans, Kees Smit, Weslley Patati, Troy Parrott, Isak Jensen.

Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the full betting picture for Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, key corners pick, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

It’s great to get a value price of -130 for an away win in this Eredivisie clash. AZ are expected to be superior and this could be the best route to achieving a payout.

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Key Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar league stats:

  • AZ have won 3 consecutive games.
  • AZ have won 6 of their last 10 games.
  • AZ have won 11 of their last 20 games.

AZ to Win Probability

The betting apps are estimating that there is a 56.5% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction
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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Ayoub Oufkir Over 1.5 Shots -119 BetMGM logo

Ayoub Oufkir (Sparta) has covered the 1.5 shots total in four consecutive Eredivisie matches. Our opinion is that there’s value for him to cover the Player Shots line, with betting odds of -119 currently on offer.

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Troy Parrott to Score -106 BetMGM logo

Troy Parrott (AZ) has found the net in three straight Eredivisie games on the road. There are odds of -106 available for this Anytime Goalscorer wager and we think this is a value proposition for the player to find the net.

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Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -141 BetMGM logo

The 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in five consecutive AZ Alkmaar matches, while there has been an average of 8.40 corners in the previous ten home games involving Sparta Rotterdam. We think the teams might fall short of the mark, with odds of -141 available when it comes to this Total Corners pick.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Sparta Logo Sparta
Total
10.70 3.50 7.20
Home
8.40 3.20 5.20
Away
10.90 3.40 7.50
AZ Alkmaar Logo AZ Alkmaar
Total
10.00 6.10 3.90
Home
10.00 6.60 3.40
Away
10.20 5.90 4.30
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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result AZ -130
Both Team To Score No +135
Player Shots Ayoub Oufkir Over 1.5 -119

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Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest Match Odds Suggest AZ Victory

The latest AZ Alkmaar odds are -130 which leads to them being favourites in this Eredivisie clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 56% prospect of securing a victory. If you’re searching for a different slant, Sparta Rotterdam are available at +290.

AZ -0.75 on the Asian Handicap is available at -102 and means a full payout if they win by two or more against Sparta. A victory by one goal means half the stake wins and the other half is refunded.

There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. If you think that both sides will end up scoring, then the Both Teams to Score Yes option can be backed at -182.

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Troy Parrott is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Troy Parrott is the market leader at +300 to be First Goalscorer but if you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.

Player Goals
Troy Parrott (AZ)
First
-106
Anytime
+300
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Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)
First
+230
Anytime
+650
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Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)
First
+235
Anytime
+650
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Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)
First
+270
Anytime
+700
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Player Shots On Target
Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)
Over 0.5
-200
Under 0.5
+116
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Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)
Over 0.5
-127
Under 0.5
-133
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Ayoub Oufkir (Sparta)
Over 0.5
-127
Under 0.5
-133
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Player Shots
Troy Parrott (AZ)
Over 4.5
+125
Under 4.5
-
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Tobias Lauritsen (Sparta)
Over 2.5
+114
Under 2.5
-
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Mitchell Van Bergen (Sparta)
Over 2.5
+140
Under 2.5
-
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Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)
Over 2.5
+148
Under 2.5
-
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AZ Undefeated in Previous Five H2H Meetings at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel vs Sparta

Sparta have racked up four wins, four defeats and two draws in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 2.00.

AZ have recorded five victories, three draws and two defeats in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

The last Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel meeting saw AZ beat Sparta 2-1. In the 6 previous H2H meetings at Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, there have been three draws, two AZ wins and a victory for Sparta.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Sparta Rotterdam logo Sparta Rotterdam Home Stats 4-2-4 3.40 1.40 2.00 6 4 6 4
AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar Away Stats 5-3-2 3.20 1.90 1.30 7 3 6 4
  • 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
Team Stats
Sparta Rotterdam logo Sparta Rotterdam League Stats
AZ Alkmaar logo AZ Alkmaar League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar Lineups & Team News

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Sparta Rotterdam Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

AZ Alkmaar Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Sparta Rotterdam Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Joel Drommel
2 Shurandy Sambo 3 Marvin Young 4 Bruno Martins Indi 5 Teo Quintero
6 Julian Baas 10 Pelle Clement
7 Mitchell Van Bergen 23 Lance Duijvestijn 11 Ayoub Oufkir
9 Tobias Lauritsen
1 R. J. Owusu-Oduro
30 Denso Kasius 3 Wouter Goes 5 Alexandre Penetra 34 Mees de Wit
6 Peer Koopmeiners 10 Sven Mijnans 26 Kees Smit
7 Weslley Patati 9 Troy Parrott 17 Isak Jensen

AZ Alkmaar Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Previous Sparta Rotterdam Lineups

30 Oct KNVB Cup
Sp. Rotterdam 5-2 Groningen
25 Oct Eredivisie
Sp. Rotterdam 1-0 Telstar
19 Oct Eredivisie
Groningen 0-2 Sp. Rotterdam
04 Oct Eredivisie
Sp. Rotterdam 3-3 Ajax
27 Sep Eredivisie
Heracles 3-0 Sp. Rotterdam
19 Sep Eredivisie
Sp. Rotterdam 1-5 Twente

Previous AZ Alkmaar Lineups

26 Oct Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar 4-1 Utrecht
23 Oct Europa Conference League
AZ Alkmaar 1-0 Slovan Bratislava
18 Oct Eredivisie
Ajax 0-2 AZ Alkmaar
05 Oct Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar 2-1 Telstar
02 Oct Europa Conference League
AEK Larnaca 4-0 AZ Alkmaar
28 Sep Eredivisie
NEC Nijmegen 2-1 AZ Alkmaar

Injuries & Suspensions

Sparta Rotterdam Injury Table
Type Name Info
Jens Toornstra 2nd yellow (Red
Joshua Kitolano Other
Shunsuke Mito Knee
AZ Alkmaar Injury Table
Type Name Info
Mayckel Lahdo Other
Jordy Clasie Other
Mexx Meerdink Groin
Netherlands FlagEredivisie Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 11 9 1 1 35:16 28
2 Feyenoord 10 8 1 1 27:9 25
3 AZ Alkmaar 10 6 3 1 23:13 21
4 Ajax 10 5 4 1 20:14 19
5 Groningen 10 6 0 4 16:14 18
6 Sp. Rotterdam 10 5 1 4 14:22 16
7 NEC Nijmegen 10 4 3 3 27:19 15
8 Twente 10 4 2 4 19:17 14
9 Utrecht 10 4 1 5 19:15 13
10 Go Ahead E. 10 3 4 3 17:16 13
11 SC Heerenveen 10 3 4 3 18:18 13
12 Fortuna Sittard 11 4 1 6 16:20 13
13 Volendam 10 2 4 4 13:16 10
14 NAC Breda 10 2 3 5 13:19 9
15 PEC Zwolle 10 2 3 5 11:19 9
16 Excelsior 10 3 0 7 8:19 9
17 Telstar 10 2 1 7 12:19 7
18 Heracles 10 1 0 9 7:30 3
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 PSV 6 4 1 1 19:10 13
2 Feyenoord 5 4 0 1 10:5 12
3 Ajax 5 4 0 1 9:4 12
4 AZ Alkmaar 5 3 2 0 15:8 11
5 Utrecht 5 3 1 1 13:5 10
6 NEC Nijmegen 5 3 1 1 16:9 10
7 Fortuna Sittard 5 3 1 1 8:6 10
8 Groningen 5 3 0 2 8:4 9
9 SC Heerenveen 6 2 3 1 12:11 9
10 Volendam 5 2 2 1 9:6 8
11 Go Ahead E. 5 2 2 1 8:6 8
12 NAC Breda 5 2 1 2 7:7 7
13 Twente 5 2 1 2 9:10 7
14 Sp. Rotterdam 5 2 1 2 7:13 7
15 Excelsior 5 2 0 3 4:5 6
16 Telstar 5 1 1 3 9:12 4
17 PEC Zwolle 5 1 1 3 3:10 4
18 Heracles 4 1 0 3 5:13 3