Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Lineups & Odds

Side With AZ to Secure a Victory

We think that AZ will have the upper hand against Sparta and we like the price of 2.05 on the Full-Time Result market. The odds make plenty of appeal and we’re expecting this bet to land.

1-1 Draw in Pair’s Last Battle

Sparta Rotterdam have suffered defeat in their last three games. Most recently, a 1-0 scoreline occurred on the road at Euroborg against FC Groningen. Sparta boasted 57% possession and recorded three shots on target.

AZ Alkmaar have been defeated in back-to-back games. They were recently beaten at home to Willem II by a 2-1 scoreline at AFAS Stadion. The Alkmaar outfit enjoyed 69% possession and had three shots on goal, while Mexx Meerdink was on the scoresheet.

We saw Sparta and AZ draw 1-1 at Sparta Stadion when the teams last went head-to-head. In the past 10 meetings between these teams, there has been three draws. AZ have won five games and Sparta two.

Eredivisie		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	AZ Alkmaar	30	13	8	9	48	34	14	48:34	47
10	Sp. Rotterdam	30	8	11	11	34	37	-3	34:37	35

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Sparta have 2 wins, 5 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts. Maurice Steijn's side have averaged 55.4% possession, 499.6 passes and 5.1 corners per match, conceding 1.7 goals and 5.9 corners from 5.2 shots on goal and 13.6 attempts.

Top goalscorer Camiel Neghli has found the net 4 times, with Tobias Lauritsen and Pelle Clement scoring 2 each. Leading assistor is Julian Baas with 2.

AZ have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 2.1 goals from 16.4 attempts and 6.0 shots on goal. AZ average 52.3% possession, 477.9 passes, 5.8 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against them, while conceding 1.4 goals from 9.8 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

The leading goalscorers have been Troy Parrott on 7, Mexx Meerdink with 4 and Ibrahim Sadiq 3. David Moeller Wolfe has been chief assist maker on 4, with Rome Owusu-Oduro recording 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sparta Rotterdam confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Nick Olij (GK), Said Bakari, Marvin Young, Mike Eerdhuijzen, Patrick van Aanholt, Julian Baas, Joshua Kitolano, Mohamed Nassoh, Arno Verschueren, Pelle Clement, Tobias Lauritsen.

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Jeroen Zoet (GK), Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, David Moeller Wolfe, Sven Mijnans, Peer Koopmeiners, Dave Kwakman, Kees Smit, Mexx Meerdink, Troy Parrott.

Expert Eredivisie Analysis

The latest team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best predictions.

Key Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar league stats:

• Sparta have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Sparta have lost their last 3 games.

Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction

It’s hard to resist the chance to wager AZ on the basis that they’re 2.05 to record a Eredivisie win. We’ll go for this bet confidently considering that the latest information suggest that a victory is on the cards.

If you’re looking to extract more value from the odds, take a look at AZ on the Asian Handicap. Those anticipating our winner to punch above their weight can back them to cover the line.

AZ to Win Probability

The bookies make it a 48.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Our Pick

AZ Alkmaar To Win @ 2.05 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sparta 1 - 2 AZ Alkmaar

AZ are available at 8.00 to secure a 2-1 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.

Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar Odds

The AZ Alkmaar betting odds have been priced up by the bookies and they are 2.45 favourites to land victory in this Eredivisie encounter which means a 41% chance of winning. Sparta Rotterdam are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at 2.80.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. BTTS betting is popular and you can back Yes at 1.62 on the Both Teams to Score market.

Should you want to back Sparta Rotterdam to win this Eredivisie match, then there is 2.00 available on the Draw No Bet market, with AZ Alkmaar chalked at 1.73.

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Team Stats

Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar team news.

The Eredivisie squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

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