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Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

Netherlands Netherlands

Eredivisie Sparta Stadion Het Kasteel, Rotterdam
Sun, Nov 22, 2026
VS
01:30 PM
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AI Match Summary

Sparta Rotterdam host AZ Alkmaar in the Eredivisie. This looks like a genuine coin-flip fixture. Sparta Rotterdam have averaged 1.64 scored and 2 conceded recently, against AZ Alkmaar's 2.07 scored and 1.18 conceded. Head-to-head, Sparta Rotterdam have won 1 to AZ Alkmaar's 3, with 1 draws. They last met on Feb 22, 2026, ending 3:1. The numbers (1.19 xG vs 1.94) point toward AZ Alkmaar. AI prediction: Draw (X). Expect a competitive, tight affair.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

29%
Sparta Rotterdam
20%
Draws
51%
AZ Alkmaar
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: AZ Alkmaar

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

20% / Low Confidence
  • AZ Alkmaar carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Model puts this one close, with a 40% draw probability.
  • Regular Eredivisie form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 70%
Over 4.5 Goals 32%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.4%
Sparta Rotterdam Clean Sheet 10%
AZ Alkmaar Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sparta Rotterdam AZ Alkmaar
Matches Played 28 28
Wins 6 14
Draws 8 9
Losses 14 5
Goals Scored 1.64 2.07
Goals Conceded 2 1.18
Expected Goals (xG) 1.19 1.94
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Feb 22, 2026 Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam
3:1
Nov 2, 2025 Eredivisie
Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar
0:1
Jan 26, 2025 Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam
1:2
Nov 24, 2024 Eredivisie
Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar
1:2
Mar 2, 2024 Eredivisie
Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar
1:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Sparta Rotterdam 30 / 100
AZ Alkmaar 29 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Sparta Rotterdam AZ Alkmaar

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Draw (X)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Sparta Rotterdam's goal record stands at 75% scoring rate across 28 recent games.

Defensive concern: AZ Alkmaar conceded in 75% of 28 recent games.

These sides typically produce 2.60 goals when they meet.

Recent resilience: Sparta Rotterdam stayed unbeaten in 2 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Sparta Rotterdam VS AZ Alkmaar
1.25 Goals Scored 1.63
2.25 Goals Conceded 1.13
75% Over 1.5 75%
75% Over 2.5 50%
63% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Sparta Rotterdam

(Home)
28 Oct
Sparta Rotterdam
2 : 3
Sittard
25 Oct
Sparta Rotterdam
1 : 2
Ajax
17 Oct
Sparta Rotterdam
3 : 2
Willem II
10 Oct
G.A. Eagles
3 : 3
Sparta Rotterdam
19 Sept
Sparta Rotterdam
0 : 4
Heerenveen
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AZ Alkmaar

(Away)
31 Oct
Ajax
1 : 0
AZ Alkmaar
25 Oct
AZ Alkmaar
0 : 2
Twente
22 Oct
Ararat-Armenia
0 : 4
AZ Alkmaar
18 Oct
Cambuur
2 : 2
AZ Alkmaar
15 Oct
AZ Alkmaar
2 : 1
H. Beer Sheva
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Feyenoord 11 7 4 0 33:12 25
2 Ajax 11 7 3 1 30:13 24
3 PSV 11 7 2 2 35:13 23
4 Twente 10 6 2 2 19:10 20
5 AZ Alkmaar 11 6 2 3 20:13 20
6 Sittard 11 5 4 2 18:18 19
7 Heerenveen 11 5 3 3 19:13 18
8 Groningen 10 4 3 3 24:21 15
9 Cambuur 11 4 3 4 23:22 15
10 G.A. Eagles 11 3 5 3 23:27 14
11 Utrecht 10 3 3 4 17:27 12
12 Excelsior 10 3 2 5 16:19 11
13 Nijmegen 11 2 5 4 17:19 11
14 Sparta Rotterdam 10 2 3 5 17:24 9
15 Zwolle 10 2 2 6 11:23 8
16 Telstar 10 1 3 6 12:21 6
17 Den Haag 10 1 3 6 13:23 6
18 Willem II 11 0 2 9 10:39 2
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