AZ vs Sparta Rotterdam, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
AZ vs Sparta Rotterdam — Eredivisie at AFAS Stadion.
- AZ 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
- Sparta Rotterdam 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Erwin Zeinstra
- Referee Hessel Steegstra
- Referee Jan de Vries
- Referee Danny Makkelie
- Referee Edwin van de Graaf
- Referee Ingmar Oostrom
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 3 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 4 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | Go Ahead Eagles | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 7 | AFC Ajax | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | FC Groningen | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 1 | 3 |
| 11 | SC Heerenveen | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | FC Twente '65 | 1 | 0 |
| 14 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 1 | 0 |
| 16 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 17 | Willem II Tilburg | 2 | 0 |
| 18 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 2 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Apr | SC Heerenveen | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Mar | FC Twente '65 | A | 1–2 | L |
| 11 Mar | FC Groningen | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Mar | SBV Vitesse | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 Feb | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | H | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Apr | AZ | A | 1–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Feyenoord Rotterdam | H | 1–3 | L |
| 18 Mar | FC Emmen | A | 2–0 | W |
| 11 Mar | SBV Vitesse | H | 3–1 | W |
| 05 Mar | SBV Excelsior | A | 4–1 | W |
| 24 Feb | FC Utrecht | H | 0–3 | L |
Season Stats
| AZ | Sparta Rotterdam | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Position | #8 |
| 6 | Points | 3 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 2 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 1 |
| 6 | Scored | 3 |
| 1 | Conceded | 2 |
| +5 | GD | +1 |
| 3.00 | PPG | 1.50 |
| 100% | Win % | 50% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
AZ this season
AZ this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season
Sparta Rotterdam this season
AZ are 1st (6 pts). Sparta Rotterdam are 8th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
AZ
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Sparta Rotterdam
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for AZ to score. At the same time, Sparta Rotterdam does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Vito van Crooij has been relatively quiet despite scoring 44 goals in his last 232 appearances.
- 10' AZ are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Sparta Rotterdam's shape.
- 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both AZ and Sparta Rotterdam are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 20' A quiet spell here at AFAS Stadion. Sparta Rotterdam seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 23' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Tobias Lauritsen on 23 minutes.
- 28' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 33' Maty Ryan needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 38' Netherlands international Jeremy van Mullem has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 43' Milos Kerkez has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Mexx Meerdink.
- 46' A goal from the Norway international Tobias Lauritsen! He fires home on 45 to make it 0-1!
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Dirk Abels. He replaces Bart Vriends on 46 minute.
- 47' Against the run of play, Tobias Lauritsen has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 52' Sparta Rotterdam is showing some good football. However, Sparta Rotterdam are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 57' AZ are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 58' Fresh legs for AZ! Vangelis Pavlidis comes on to replace Mexx Meerdink.
- 63' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 68' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 69' A tactical swap from AZ — Riechedly Bazoer on, Pantelis Chatzidiakos off on 69 minutes.
- 70' The whistle greets Shurandy Sambo as he departs to be replaced by Rick Meissen.
- 75' AZ is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 80' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 80 minutes.
- 82' That is a Yellow card for Sparta Rotterdam. Dirk Abels will be fuming at that decision.
- 83' A tactical swap from Sparta Rotterdam — Adil Auassar on, Rick Meissen off on 83 minutes.
- 84' Time for substitution for Sparta Rotterdam. Mica Pinto is replaced by Aaron Meijers.
- 89' Yukinari Sugawara, a Japan defender, has 1 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- Full Time. Sparta Rotterdam beats AZ
Lineups
AZ Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 1
- 8
- 7
- 31
- 14
- 2
- 16
- 6
- 5
- 35
Bench
-
25
Riechedly Bazoer ↑ 69'
- 12
-
9
Vangelis Pavlidis ↑ 58'
- 27
-
23
Mayckel Lahdo ↑ 58'
- 28
- 34
- 19
- 45
- 46
Coach
Pascal Jansen
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 7
- 8
-
5
Mica Pinto ↓ Aaron Meijers 84'
-
3
Bart Vriends ↓ Dirk Abels 46'
- 1
- 11
-
2
Shurandy Sambo ↓ Rick Meissen 70'
- 4
- 9
- 6
Bench
- 20
-
15
Aaron Meijers ↑ 84'
-
12
Dirk Abels ↑ 46'
- 30
- 14
-
16
Jeremy van Mullem ↑ 69'
- 19
- 17
-
13
Rick Meissen ↑ 70'
- 18
- 21
Coach
Maurice Steijn
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 5 |
| Dani de Wit | 5 |
| Vito van Crooij | 4 |
| Arno Verschueren | 2 |
| Oussama Idrissi | 2 |
| Myron Boadu | 2 |
| Abdou Harroui | 2 |
| Jesper Karlsson | 2 |
Head to Head
AZ Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.58
AZ xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.87
Sparta Rotterdam xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 56%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Sparta Rotterdam win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.45
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 3.5 | 24% |
|
76% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
AZ or Draw
77%
Draw or Sparta Rotterdam
51%
AZ or Sparta Rotterdam
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Sparta Rotterdam win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
1 – 0
12.6%
0 – 0
10.7%
2 – 0
10.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
5.4%
1 – 2
5%
3 – 1
4.8%
2 – 2
4%
0 – 2
3.2%
3 – 2
2.2%
Asian Handicap — AZ
| Handicap | AZ covers | Push | Sparta Rotterdam covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 12% | — | 88% |
| -2 | 12% | 16% | 72% |
| -1.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -1 | 28% | 24% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 13% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
AZ keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
21%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.