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
Key match information
AZ played Sparta Rotterdam in Eredivisie (Netherlands). The match was played on 22 February 2026. Final score: 3:1.
Current form
AZ: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match. Sparta Rotterdam: 3-2-0, 2.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
AZ scores 1.70 and concedes 1.61 goals per match. Sparta Rotterdam scores 1.30 and concedes 1.61. League average: 3.21 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: AZ 74%, Sparta Rotterdam 39%. Over 2.5: AZ 65%, Sparta Rotterdam 48%. League level: BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
AZ has higher xG: 1.76 vs 1.46. AZ: 15.9 shots per match, Sparta Rotterdam: 12.9.
Match halves
AZ: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.78. Sparta Rotterdam: half-time lead 39%, second-half goals 0.83.
Goals by minute
AZ: 31-45+ (10 goals). Sparta Rotterdam: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Eredivisie: 3.21 goals per match, BTTS 64%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 1.00, BTTS 0%.
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 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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Sparta Rotterdam is 38% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / match - AZ · 2.2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.7 goals / match - AZ · 1.3 goals / match - Sparta Rotterdam
AZ scores in 96% of matches (22 of 23 matches), while Sparta Rotterdam keeps a clean sheet in 39% (9 of 23 matches).
Sparta Rotterdam scores in 78% of matches (18 of 23 matches), while AZ keeps a clean sheet in 22% (5 of 23 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - AZ
Over / Under - Sparta Rotterdam
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - AZ · 1.48 pts / match - Sparta Rotterdam
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
AZ - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 43%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Sparta Rotterdam - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 39% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.6 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
AZ
Sparta Rotterdam
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 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
Previous meeting: AZ 1 - 0 - 0 Sparta Rotterdam. Average goals 1.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.