AZ vs Sparta Rotterdam: match statistics
The match promises to be very evenly contested, as evidenced by the teams' close positions in the table (AZ in 6th place vs Sparta Rotterdam in 5th). Sparta Rotterdam is in better form over their last five matches (2.2 points per game vs 1.4 for AZ), having won three and drawn two without defeat. However, AZ have the home advantage, where they score an average of 2 goals per match and boast a better xG balance (1.81 vs Sparta's 1.52 away). A key factor is the defence – both teams have defensive issues (AZ concede an average of 1.82 goals at home, Sparta 1.64 away), which suggests a high-scoring affair. AZ's high draw percentage at home (45%) and Sparta's solid away win percentage (55%) indicate the unpredictability of the outcome. Considering all statistics, I predict a draw as the most likely scenario, although both a home win and an away win remain realistic possibilities.
AZ vs Sparta Rotterdam: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
AZ played against Sparta Rotterdam in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The game was played on February 22, 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Recent form
AZ has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Sparta Rotterdam has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses, with 2.20 points per game.
Scoring records
AZ scores 1.70 goals per game and allows 1.61. Sparta Rotterdam scores 1.30 and allows 1.61. Games in this league average 3.21 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 74% of AZ's games and 39% of Sparta Rotterdam's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 48%, compared with league averages of 64% for BTTS and 62% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
AZ has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.46 per game. AZ takes 15.9 shots per game, while Sparta Rotterdam takes 12.9.
First-half and second-half trends
AZ leads at halftime in 30% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Sparta Rotterdam leads at halftime in 39% and scores 0.83 after halftime.
When the teams score
AZ's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (10 goals). For Sparta Rotterdam, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Eredivisie games average 3.21 goals. Both teams score in 64% of games, and 62% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
The match promises to be very evenly contested, as evidenced by the teams' close positions in the table (AZ in 6th place vs Sparta Rotterdam in 5th). Sparta Rotterdam is in better form over their last five matches (2.2 points per game vs 1.4 for AZ), having won three and drawn two without defeat. However, AZ have the home advantage, where they score an average of 2 goals per match and boast a better xG balance (1.81 vs Sparta's 1.52 away). A key factor is the defense – both teams have defensive issues (AZ concede an average of 1.82 goals at home, Sparta 1.64 away), which suggests a high-scoring affair. AZ's high draw percentage at home (45%) and Sparta's solid away win percentage (55%) indicate the unpredictability of the outcome. Considering all statistics, I predict a draw as the most likely scenario, although both a home win and an away win remain realistic possibilities.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| AZ | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.28 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Sparta Rotterdam is 38% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - AZ · 2.2 pts / game - Sparta Rotterdam
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
AZ is 31% better for: goals scored per game.
1.7 goals / game - AZ · 1.3 goals / game - Sparta Rotterdam
AZ scores in 96% of games (22 of 23 meczów), while Sparta Rotterdam keeps a clean sheet in 39% (9 of 23 meczów).
Sparta Rotterdam scores in 78% of games (18 of 23 meczów), while AZ keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - AZ
Over / Under - Sparta Rotterdam
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Sparta Rotterdam is 10% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.35 pts / game - AZ · 1.48 pts / game - Sparta Rotterdam
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
AZ - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 30% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Sparta Rotterdam - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 39% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +3 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (10 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
AZ
Sparta Rotterdam
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Eredivisie).
Teams vs league
| AZ | Liga | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.30 | 3.21 | ▼ 2.91 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 74% | 64% | ▼ 39% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 62% | ▼ 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 22% | 18% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 74% | 82% | ▼ 78% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 91% | 85% | ▼ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from AZ's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Sparta Rotterdam. Games average 1.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of AZ vs Sparta Rotterdam?
The Eredivisie match finished AZ 3:1 Sparta Rotterdam. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before AZ vs Sparta Rotterdam?
AZ score 1.70 goals per game on average and Sparta Rotterdam 1.30. The Eredivisie average is 3.21 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 74% of AZ's matches and 39% of Sparta Rotterdam's.
What form are AZ and Sparta Rotterdam in?
Over the last 5 games AZ have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Sparta Rotterdam 3-2-0 (2.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for AZ vs Sparta Rotterdam?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for AZ vs Sparta Rotterdam: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.