Sparta Rotterdam v AZ Alkmaar prediction

Eredivisie · · Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel

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TACTIX’s free model pick for Sparta Rotterdam v AZ Alkmaar, Eredivisie on Sun, 22 Nov 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

Match preview, in numbers

The match

Sparta Rotterdam host AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie on Sunday 22 November (kick-off 16:00 UK).

The key numbers

Sparta Rotterdam are winless in their last six matches in all competitions.

Form and the table

11 of Sparta Rotterdam’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (73%). Both teams scored in nine of Sparta Rotterdam’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Sparta Rotterdam have one win, three draws and four defeats in their last 8 home matches in all competitions — 0.75 points per game, scoring 1.38 and conceding 2.13. Sparta Rotterdam have scored 16 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). Sparta Rotterdam have conceded 22 goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Eight of AZ Alkmaar’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in nine of AZ Alkmaar’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, AZ Alkmaar have three wins, three draws and two defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.50 points per game, scoring 1.50 and conceding 1.13. AZ Alkmaar have scored 20 goals, the fifth-most (shared) of the 18 clubs (2026/27 so far). AZ Alkmaar have conceded 10 goals, the fewest (shared) of the 18 clubs.

Sparta Rotterdam (13th) and AZ Alkmaar (second) are 11 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have AZ Alkmaar the stronger side, 306 rating points above Sparta Rotterdam (AZ Alkmaar 1765, Sparta Rotterdam 1459, after at least 279 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 22 February 2026, finished AZ Alkmaar 3–1 Sparta Rotterdam.

Team news

Predicted Sparta Rotterdam XI (4-2-3-1): M. Brouwer, M. Young, B. Martins Indi, B. Kuipers, L. Martes, J. Baas, C. Hatenboer, S. Mito, J. Toornstra, I. Babadi, M. Zonneveld — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Milan Zonneveld (5.2 per match over nine appearances, six goals and one assist) and L. Martes (4.8 per match over nine appearances, two goals) have been Sparta Rotterdam’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Sparta Rotterdam (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Milan Zonneveld averages 3.3 shots per 90 over 592 minutes, with a shot in eight of the last nine appearances. L. Martes averages 3.5 tackles per 90 over 792 minutes, with a tackle in eight of the last nine appearances.

Predicted AZ Alkmaar XI (4-2-3-1): J. De Busser, L. Schouten, W. Goes, E. Dijkstra, M. Chávez, P. Koopmeiners, R. Daal, D. Kwakman, C. Stengs, J. Clasie, M. Meerdink — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ro-Zangelo Daal (5.8 per match over 11 appearances, five goals) and Peer Koopmeiners (4.8 per match over 11 appearances, two goals and one assist) have been AZ Alkmaar’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for AZ Alkmaar (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Ro-Zangelo Daal averages 2.2 key passes per 90 over 916 minutes, with a key pass in seven of the last 10 appearances. Peer Koopmeiners averages 1.7 key passes per 90 over 985 minutes, with a key pass in eight of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The numbers

  • Kick-off: · Eredivisie · Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel
  • Head-to-head (last 6): Sparta Rotterdam 1 · draws 1 · AZ Alkmaar 4 · 2.5 goals/game
  • Recent form: Sparta Rotterdam 0W 2D 3L · AZ Alkmaar 2W 1D 2L

Sparta Rotterdam v AZ Alkmaar (Eredivisie): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 30 July 2026). See the live track record →

Key stats

2 / 1.75
Goals
against 2.63 / 1.38 · 5 of the last 5 over 2.5
over 8 matches
5.75 / 6.13
Corners
against 6.5 / 4.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5
over 8 matches
5.75 / 5.5
Shots on target
against 5.63 / 3.88 · 5 of the last 5 over 8.5
over 8 matches
1.5 / 1.75
Cards
against 1.25 / 1.75 · 1 of the last 5 over 3.5
over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per gameSparta Rotterdam for / againstLineAZ Alkmaar for / against
Goals scored
2 for · 2.63 against n 8
2.5standard
1.75 for · 1.38 against n 8
Corners won
5.75 for · 6.5 against n 8
9.5standard
6.13 for · 4.38 against n 8
Shots
15.25 for · 16.75 against n 8
19.5standard
15 for · 10.88 against n 8
Shots on target
5.75 for · 5.63 against n 8
8.5standard
5.5 for · 3.88 against n 8
Fouls committed
10 for · 10.13 against n 8
21.5standard
12.5 for · 11.13 against n 8
Cards shown
1.5 for · 1.25 against n 8
3.5standard
1.75 for · 1.75 against n 8
Sparta Rotterdam
Sparta Rotterdam — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
N. Þórisson n 857.1
37/3
12/2
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A. Roaldsøy n 814.8
2.32/1
00/0
—
B. Reith n 864.5
1.77/2
0.53/0
—
Teo Quintero n 833.4
1.75/0
0.31/0
—
J. Baas n 873.5
1.57/3
0.64/0
—
Sparta Rotterdam — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
A. Kostić n 512.8
4.22/1
00/0
N. Þórisson n 857.1
3.35/5
1.43/2
M. Zonneveld n 870.5
3.27/6
1.86/3
A. Santos n 853
2.15/3
0.62/1
I. Babadi n 843.3
2.15/2
1.64/2
Sparta Rotterdam — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
M. Zonneveld n 870.5
16/0
0.21/0
I. Babadi n 843.3
0.31/0
0.51/1
B. Kuipers n 890
00/0
0.43/0
S. Mito n 884.3
0.11/0
0.32/0
N. Þórisson n 857.1
0.21/0
0.21/0
Sparta Rotterdam — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
L. Martes n 887.8
3.77/6
Teo Quintero n 833.4
3.43/3
M. Young n 888.6
2.87/7
Cedric Hatenboer n 881.3
2.87/5
B. Reith n 864.5
2.67/5
Sparta Rotterdam — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
M. Brouwer n 890
3.67/6
F. Bednarek n 890
35/5
AZ Alkmaar
AZ Alkmaar — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsFouls committed 1+2+Fouls won 1+2+Likely duel
A. Oufkir n 838.4
3.25/3
2.35/2
—
Weslley Patati n 833.8
2.35/2
0.72/0
—
M. Chávez n 860.6
2.27/4
0.73/1
—
S. Maikuma n 822.5
22/1
23/1
—
K. Smit n 864.9
1.96/2
1.24/3
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AZ Alkmaar — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsShots 1+2+Shots on target 1+2+
V. Byskov n 836
3.46/3
1.33/1
B. Kovacs n 823
2.93/3
0.51/0
J. Hornkamp n 830.9
2.63/1
2.63/1
Mexx Meerdink n 864.4
2.47/4
1.96/4
Weslley Patati n 833.8
2.35/2
0.72/0
AZ Alkmaar — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsGoals 1+2+Assists 1+2+
Mexx Meerdink n 864.4
0.94/1
00/0
V. Byskov n 836
00/0
0.93/0
J. Hornkamp n 830.9
0.71/1
00/0
D. Kasius n 840.1
00/0
0.62/0
R. Daal n 883
0.53/1
00/0
AZ Alkmaar — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
PlayerMinsTackles 1+2+
S. Maikuma n 822.5
5.55/2
M. Chávez n 860.6
3.55/5
M. de Wit n 857
2.45/5
P. Koopmeiners n 890
2.36/4
L. Schouten n 889.1
2.38/4
AZ Alkmaar — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances before kick-off, to 18 October 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
PlayerMinsSaves 2+3+
Jari De Busser n 890
2.56/4

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Form, head-to-head & standings

The numbers behind Sparta Rotterdam v AZ Alkmaar — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form
Sparta RotterdamLDLLD
Last 5: 0W 2D 3L · 1.4 scored / 3 conceded per game
AZ AlkmaarLWLWD
Last 5: 2W 1D 2L · 1 scored / 1.2 conceded per game
Head-to-head last 6
Sparta Rotterdam 1 · 1 draw · AZ Alkmaar 4 · 2.5 goals/game
  • 2026-02-22 AZ Alkmaar 3–1 Sparta Rotterdam
  • 2025-11-02 Sparta Rotterdam 0–1 AZ Alkmaar
  • 2025-01-26 AZ Alkmaar 1–2 Sparta Rotterdam
  • 2024-11-24 Sparta Rotterdam 1–2 AZ Alkmaar
  • 2024-03-02 Sparta Rotterdam 1–1 AZ Alkmaar
  • 2023-09-17 AZ Alkmaar 2–0 Sparta Rotterdam
League standing · 2026/27
Sparta Rotterdam#13 pos9 pts9 pl-6 GD
AZ Alkmaar#2 pos20 pts9 pl+10 GD
Goals per game
Sparta Rotterdam scored1.78
AZ Alkmaar scored2.22
Sparta Rotterdam conceded2.44
AZ Alkmaar conceded1.11

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Frequently asked questions

What is the head-to-head record between Sparta Rotterdam and AZ Alkmaar?
In their last 6 meetings, Sparta Rotterdam won 1, AZ Alkmaar won 4 and there was 1 draw, averaging 2.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Sparta Rotterdam and AZ Alkmaar?
Recent form — Sparta Rotterdam 0W 2D 3L; AZ Alkmaar 2W 1D 2L.

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