Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ, Eredivisie 2024-25 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ — Eredivisie at Het Kasteel.
- Sparta Rotterdam 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- AZ 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee J. van der Laan
- Assistant 1 Kevin Bodde
- Assistant 2 Michael Osseweijer
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ADO Den Haag | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | AFC Ajax | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | FC Groningen | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | FC Twente '65 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | FC Utrecht | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Feyenoord Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Fortuna Sittard | 0 | 0 |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | NEC | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | PEC Zwolle | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | PSV | 0 | 0 |
| 13 | SBV Excelsior | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | SC Cambuur-Leeuwarden | 0 | 0 |
| 15 | SC Heerenveen | 0 | 0 |
| 16 | Sparta Rotterdam | 0 | 0 |
| 17 | Telstar 1963 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | Willem II Tilburg | 0 | 0 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | AZ | H | 1–2 | L |
| 09 Nov | FC Groningen | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Nov | FC Utrecht | H | 1–4 | L |
| 26 Oct | SC Heerenveen | A | 0–2 | L |
| 19 Oct | Almere City FC | H | 2–2 | D |
| 05 Oct | PSV | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Nov | Sparta Rotterdam | A | 2–1 | W |
| 10 Nov | Willem II Tilburg | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Nov | Fenerbahce SK | H | 3–1 | W |
| 02 Nov | Feyenoord Rotterdam | A | 2–3 | L |
| 27 Oct | Go Ahead Eagles | H | 2–2 | D |
| 24 Oct | Tottenham Hotspur FC | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Sparta Rotterdam | AZ | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #3 |
| 0 | Points | 0 |
| 0 | Played | 0 |
| 0 / 0 / 0 | W / D / L | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| 0 | Scored | 0 |
| 0 | Conceded | 0 |
| +0 | GD | +0 |
| – | PPG | – |
| – | Win % | – |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Sparta Rotterdam are 16th (0 pts). AZ are 3rd (0 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' What a night it is going to be! Sparta Rotterdam welcome AZ for this crunch clash at Het Kasteel.
- 5' Julian Baas needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 9' Peer Koopmeiners makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and AZ are in front.
- 14' Bruno Martins Indi is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for AZ so far.
- 16' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Tobias Lauritsen makes no mistake. 1-1!
- 21' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sparta Rotterdam side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 26' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 26 minutes.
- 31' It is a cagey affair so far. Sparta Rotterdam in their 4-2-3-1 trying to find a way past AZ's compact 4-2-3-1.
- 36' A quiet spell here at Het Kasteel. AZ seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 41' named a 4-2-3-1 earlier, and opted for a 4-2-3-1 in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 45' It’s gonna be a card for Said Bakari.
- 47' That is a card for AZ. Sven Mijnans will be fuming at that decision.
- 52' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 57' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sparta Rotterdam must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 59' A moment of madness from Dave Kwakman on 59 minutes earns him a card. AZ will be frustrated.
- 64' 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.
- 65' It is a substitution in AZ team. David Wolfe is replaced by Seiya Maikuma on 65 minute.
- 66' The Sparta Rotterdam bench stirs into life. Patrick van Aanholt is withdrawn and Boyd Reith gets his opportunity.
- 67' The Sparta Rotterdam bench stirs into life. Arno Verschueren is withdrawn and Shunsuke Mito gets his opportunity.
- 72' The 23-year-old Mohamed Nassoh has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 73' Sven Mijnans is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 77' Mexx Meerdink makes way for Ruben van Bommel at the 77 minute mark. A tactical switch from AZ.
- 80' A change in the Sparta Rotterdam ranks — Joshua Kitolano exits the field as Camiel Neghli enters on 80.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Ernest Poku. He replaces Kees Smit on 83 minute.
- 85' Ernest Poku was booked on 85.
- 87' The Sparta Rotterdam manager makes a substitution. Said Bakari departs to be replaced by Ayoub Oufkir.
- 90' That is a card for Sparta Rotterdam. Mike Eerdhuijzen will be fuming at that decision.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-2 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Sparta Rotterdam Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 11
- 10
- 5
-
2
Said Bakari ↓ Ayoub Oufkir 87'
- 1
- 6
- 4
- 9
-
8
Joshua Kitolano ↓ Camiel Neghli 80'
- 7
- 3
Bench
- 20
- 19
-
12
Boyd Reith ↑ 66'
-
16
Camiel Neghli ↑ 80'
- 18
- 13
-
17
Shunsuke Mito ↑ 67'
- 22
- 15
- 14
- 30
-
21
Ayoub Oufkir ↑ 87'
AZ Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 41
- 10
- 9
- 6
- 5
- 30
- 35
- 3
-
18
David Wolfe ↓ Seiya Maikuma 65'
-
33
Dave Kwakman ↓ Jordy Clasie 65'
-
26
Kees Smit ↓ Ernest Poku 83'
Bench
-
4
Bruno Martins Indi ↑ 65'
-
8
Jordy Clasie ↑ 65'
- 12
-
16
Seiya Maikuma ↑ 65'
- 23
- 28
- 34
-
21
Ernest Poku ↑ 83'
- 31
-
7
Ruben van Bommel ↑ 77'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dani de Wit | 5 |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 5 |
| Vito van Crooij | 4 |
| Tobias Lauritsen | 2 |
| Zakaria Aboukhlal | 2 |
| Arno Verschueren | 2 |
| Oussama Idrissi | 2 |
| Myron Boadu | 2 |
Head to Head
Sparta Rotterdam Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.66
Sparta Rotterdam xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.99
AZ xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 77% + AZ or Draw 75%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: AZ win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 1.65
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 1.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 2.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 3.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
| ± 4.5 | 3% |
|
97% |
Double Chance
Sparta Rotterdam or Draw
59%
Draw or AZ
75%
Sparta Rotterdam or AZ
65%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
21.9%
0 – 1
17.7%
1 – 1
13.5%
1 – 0
11.1%
0 – 2
8.9%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
4%
2 – 0
3.8%
0 – 3
2.9%
2 – 2
2.2%
1 – 3
2.1%
3 – 1
0.9%
Asian Handicap — Sparta Rotterdam
| Handicap | Sparta Rotterdam covers | Push | AZ covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 16% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 25% | 16% |
| +1.5 | 84% | — | 16% |
| +2 | 84% | 11% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Sparta Rotterdam keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
AZ keeps clean sheet
52%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.