Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ, Eredivisie 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ — Eredivisie at Sparta Stadion.
- Sparta Rotterdam 2 games · 3 pts (2026/27)
- AZ 2 games · 6 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee J. van der Laan
- Referee Erik Kleinjan
- Referee Patrick Inia
- Referee Maarten Ketting
- Referee Robin Gansner
- Referee Robin Hensgens
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AZ | 2 | 6 |
| 2 | FC Groningen | 2 | 6 |
| 3 | AFC Ajax | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | Go Ahead Eagles | 2 | 4 |
| 5 | Fortuna Sittard | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | PSV | 2 | 4 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2 | 4 |
| 8 | SBV Excelsior | 2 | 3 |
| 9 | NEC | 2 | 3 |
| 10 | Sparta Rotterdam | 2 | 3 |
| 11 | FC Twente '65 | 2 | 3 |
| 12 | Telstar 1963 | 2 | 3 |
| 13 | SC Heerenveen | 2 | 3 |
| 14 | FC Utrecht | 2 | 0 |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 2 | 0 |
| 16 | ADO Den Haag | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | AZ | H | 2–3 | L |
| 05 Aug | SC Heerenveen | A | 0–0 | D |
| 15 May | Heracles Almelo | A | 3–1 | W |
| 11 May | PEC Zwolle | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 May | FC Groningen | A | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Apr | AZ | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 3–2 | W |
| 07 Aug | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 2–0 | W |
| 15 May | RKC Waalwijk | H | 1–3 | L |
| 11 May | FC Utrecht | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 May | AFC Ajax | H | 2–2 | D |
| 30 Apr | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 1–1 | D |
Season Stats
| Sparta Rotterdam | AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| #10 | Position | #1 |
| 3 | Points | 6 |
| 2 | Played | 2 |
| 1 / 0 / 1 | W / D / L | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| 3 | Scored | 6 |
| 2 | Conceded | 1 |
| +1 | GD | +5 |
| 1.50 | PPG | 3.00 |
| 50% | Win % | 100% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Sparta Rotterdam this season
Sparta Rotterdam this season
50%
Clean Sheets
AZ this season
AZ this season
Sparta Rotterdam are 10th (3 pts). AZ are 1st (6 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Sparta Rotterdam
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
1/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
AZ
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
2/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sparta Rotterdam launch into their encounter with AZ.
- 1' Magnificent from Vito van Crooij! That is 44 goals in 232 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 2' The Netherlands Vito van Crooij breaks the deadlock on 2 minutes. 2-0!
- 7' Sparta Rotterdam are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 12' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 17' AZ fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 22' Arno Verschueren has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 3 cards already picked up this season.
- 27' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Younes Namli suffering a number of foals already.
- 32' Both keepers have barely been tested. Sparta Rotterdam and AZ are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 36' Arno Verschueren catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 36.
- 38' Poor challenge from Bruno Martins Indi. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 43' Hungary international Milos Kerkez has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Vangelis Pavlidis makes no mistake. 2-1!
- 46' Joshua Kitolano is replacing Jason Lokilo for the Sparta Rotterdam side.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 56' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 57' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Dani de Wit makes it 2-2.
- 59' Vito van Crooij makes a hat-trick on 59.
- 64' AZ is showing some good football. However, AZ are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 65' Brilliant from the ! Milos Kerkez makes it 3-3 with a superb finish on 65.
- 67' It is a substitution in AZ team. Pantelis Chatzidiakos is replaced by Mayckel Lahdo on 67 minute.
- 72' Peer Koopmeiners has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 75' The whistle greets Vangelis Pavlidis as he departs to be replaced by Yusuf Barasi.
- 76' Fresh legs for Sparta Rotterdam! Shurandy Sambo comes on to replace Dirk Abels.
- 81' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 82' The whistle greets Jordy Clasie as he departs to be replaced by Peer Koopmeiners.
- 83' The whistle greets Younes Namli as he departs to be replaced by Charles-Andreas Brym.
- 88' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Maurice Steijn.
- Sparta Rotterdam will have plenty to reflect on. AZ were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
Starting XI
- 8
- 11
- 10
-
7
Jason Lokilo ↓ Joshua Kitolano 46'
- 6
- 5
-
2
Dirk Abels ↓ Shurandy Sambo 75'
- 4
- 3
- 1
- 9
Bench
- 14
- 19
- 20
-
16
Sven Mijnans ↑ 75'
- 30
-
17
Jeremy van Mullem ↑ 46'
-
18
Charles-Andreas Brym ↑ 83'
- 21
- 13
-
15
Shurandy Sambo ↑ 75'
- –
-
12
Joshua Kitolano ↑ 46'
Coach
Maurice Steijn
AZ Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 4
- 10
-
8
Jordy Clasie ↓ Peer Koopmeiners 82'
- 31
- 12
- 9
- 18
- 6
-
5
Milos Kerkez ↓ Mees De Wit 67'
- 33
Bench
- 2
- 1
-
23
Mayckel Lahdo ↑ 67'
- 32
-
17
Yusuf Barasi ↑ 75'
-
14
Peer Koopmeiners ↑ 82'
- 19
- 28
-
34
Mees De Wit ↑ 67'
-
15
Aslak Fonn Witry ↑ 67'
- 22
- 13
Coach
Pascal Jansen
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
Sparta Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.14
Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.99
AZ xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 60% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 2.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 3.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
50%
Draw or AZ
75%
Sparta Rotterdam or AZ
74%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
8.5%
0 – 1
8%
1 – 3
6.3%
0 – 0
5.9%
0 – 3
5.6%
2 – 1
5.5%
2 – 2
5.4%
1 – 0
4.2%
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam
| Handicap | Sparta Rotterdam covers | Push | AZ covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 12% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 22% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
AZ keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.