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AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Saturday, 21 February, 2026 10:00
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Last 6 Matches
AZ Alkmaar
VS
Sparta Rotterdam
2/6 (33%)
Victories
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Draws
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Defeats
3/6 (50%)
1.50
PPG
1.17
1.00
Avg Goals Scored
0.83
2.00
Avg Goals Conceded
1.00
50%
BTTS %
33%
0%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
1.16
Avg xG
1.16
No predictions available for win/draw probability for this match.
Unable to calculate goals probability for this match due to missing prediction data.
Unable to calculate BTTS probability for this match due to missing prediction data.
Expected Points not available for this match.
2.14
xG [Total: 3.13]
0.99
2
Yellow Cards [Total: 4]
2
6
Corners [Total: 10]
3
1
Offsides [Total: 2]
1
11
Fouls [Total: 20]
9
7
Shots on Goal [Total: 11]
5
In this exciting Eredivisie 2025-2026 matchup, AZ Alkmaar will take on Sparta Rotterdam as part of the 2025-2026 season in Eredivisie. This match is part of Matchweek 1 and will take place on 2026-02-21 at 2026-02-21 in the famous AFAS Stadion.
The referee for the game will be . Fans can expect an intense battle between the home team, AZ Alkmaar, and the visiting side, Sparta Rotterdam. The scoreline predictions suggest .
Kickoff Details:
Date: 2026-02-21
Time: 16:00
Location: AFAS Stadion
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam Football 21 Feb, 2026 10:00
🤖 AI Pattern Insights
Our model identified 7 recurring performance patterns influencing this matchup:
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BTTS Magnet
Both teams score in 100% of recent matches — strong BTTS pattern
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Dominant Chance Creation
AZ Alkmaar create high-quality chances consistently (xG 1.5+) — strong attacking threat with quality service
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Unlock Premium InsightsComprehensive betting trends for AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam, grouped by market type. Including recent form and head-to-head history.
🏆 Match Winner
AZ Alkmaar(5 trends)
- WonH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar have won 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs Sparta Rotterdam
- UnbeatenH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs Sparta Rotterdam
- Above League AverageLeague6/675%AZ Alkmaar score 2.67 goals/match at home (+62% above league average)
- High xG PerformanceRecent14/14100%AZ Alkmaar create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 14 of their last 14 Eredivisie (Home) matches
- UnbeatenRecent11/1479%AZ Alkmaar are unbeaten in 11 of their last 14 Eredivisie (Home) matches
Sparta Rotterdam(2 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/475%Sparta Rotterdam have not won in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs AZ Alkmaar
- LostH2H3/475%Sparta Rotterdam have lost 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs AZ Alkmaar
⚽ Both Teams To Score
AZ Alkmaar(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague6/6100%AZ Alkmaar score (2.67/match) and concede (2.17/match) regularly at home - BTTS in 100% of matches (league avg: 62%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
AZ Alkmaar(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague6/675%AZ Alkmaar score 2.67 goals/match at home (+62% above league average)
Teams average combined 2.7 goals per match
🛡️ Double Chance
AZ Alkmaar(5 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H4/4100%AZ Alkmaar are undefeated at half time in their last 4 4 matches vs Sparta Rotterdam
- UnbeatenH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs Sparta Rotterdam
- Undefeated at HTRecent24/3080%AZ Alkmaar are undefeated at half time in 24 of their last 30 Eredivisie matches
- UnbeatenRecent11/1479%AZ Alkmaar are unbeaten in 11 of their last 14 Eredivisie (Home) matches
- Undefeated at HTRecent11/1479%AZ Alkmaar are undefeated at half time in 11 of their last 14 Eredivisie (Home) matches
Sparta Rotterdam(2 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/475%Sparta Rotterdam have not won in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs AZ Alkmaar
- Undefeated at HTH2H3/475%Sparta Rotterdam are undefeated at half time in their last 3 4 matches vs AZ Alkmaar
⚡ Team Total Goals
AZ Alkmaar(6 trends)
- Scored 1+H2H4/4100%AZ Alkmaar scored 1+ goals in their last 4 4 matches vs Sparta Rotterdam
- Conceded Under 1.5 GoalsH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar conceded under 1.5 goals in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs Sparta Rotterdam
- Second Half SpecialistsH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar score in second half in their last 3 4 matches vs Sparta Rotterdam
- Above League AverageLeague6/675%AZ Alkmaar score 2.67 goals/match at home (+62% above league average)
- Defensive SolidarityRecent14/14100%AZ Alkmaar rarely concede chances (xGA under 1.0) in 14 of their last 14 Eredivisie (Home) matches
- Scored 1+Recent26/3087%AZ Alkmaar scored 1+ goals in 26 of their last 30 Eredivisie matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
AZ Alkmaar(2 trends)
- Few CardsH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar receive 0-1 card in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs Sparta Rotterdam
- High Card MatchesLeague14/1490%AZ Alkmaar average 2.7 cards/match in all matches (+52% above league avg 1.8) — rank #1 in league
Sparta Rotterdam(1 trends)
- Many CardsH2H3/475%Sparta Rotterdam receive 2+ cards in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs AZ Alkmaar
Both teams show aggressive play - • H2H average: 4.3 total cards/match
🚩 Corners Over/Under
AZ Alkmaar(3 trends) — avg 6.0 (+21% above league)
- Many CornersH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar win 6+ corners in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs Sparta Rotterdam
- Corner DominanceH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches vs Sparta Rotterdam
- Many CornersLeague6/685%AZ Alkmaar average 6.0 corners/match at home (+21% above league avg 4.9)
Sparta Rotterdam(1 trends) — avg 4.0 (-19% below league)
- Few CornersLeague7/784%Sparta Rotterdam average 4.0 corners/match in away matches (-19% below league avg 4.9)
Combined average: 10.0 corners/match (AZ Alkmaar 6.0 + Sparta Rotterdam 4.0)
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AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
🚀 Match Start: AZ Alkmaar is stronger in the first 15 minutes (5 vs 2).
⏰ First Half: AZ Alkmaar is stronger in the first half (15 vs 10).
⚡ Final Stage: AZ Alkmaar is stronger in the final minutes (7 vs 4).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⏰ First Half: AZ Alkmaar is stronger in the first half (15 vs 10).
⚡ Final Stage: AZ Alkmaar is stronger in the final minutes (7 vs 4).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
⚔️ Team Comparison
🏠 AZ Alkmaar
Early Strength
Strong
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.03
Pressure
0.14
✈️ Sparta Rotterdam
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.2
Pressure
0.05
⏰ Match Periods Analysis
📊 Periods Explanation:
Fast Start (0-15 min): Who starts the match better and scores in the first 15 minutes.
First Half (0-45 min): Overall team effectiveness in the first half.
Second Half (46-90 min): How teams play after the break.
Final Stage (76-90 min): Who is stronger in the final minutes of the match.
🏠 AZ Alkmaar - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
15
Avg. Goals per Match
0.75
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
11
Avg. Goals per Match
0.55
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
✈️ Sparta Rotterdam - Periods
🚀 Fast Start (0-15 min)
Goals in First 15 min
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
10
Avg. Goals per Match
0.5
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
9
Avg. Goals per Match
0.45
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
4
Avg. Goals per Match
0.2
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 AZ Alkmaar - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
4
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
11
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
5
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
5
Half-time Spurts
10
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
5
✈️ Sparta Rotterdam - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
7
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
7
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
4
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
8
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
4
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
10
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- 🚀 Home Fast Start: AZ Alkmaar often scores in the first 15 minutes (5 vs 2)
- First Goal Home: High probability of AZ Alkmaar scoring first
- ⏰ Home First Half: AZ Alkmaar is stronger in the first half (15 vs 10)
- First Half Result: Consider AZ Alkmaar to win the first half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: AZ Alkmaar excels in the closing minutes (7 vs 4 late goals)
- Last Goal Scorer: High probability of AZ Alkmaar scoring the final goal
- Late Goals Market: Consider bets on goals after 75th minute
- Overall Result: AZ Alkmaar has an advantage in the match
- Home Handicap: Consider AZ Alkmaar handicap
- Total Goals: Analyze team goal statistics
- Both Teams to Score: Consider defensive qualities of teams
📊 Factor Breakdown
💡 Factor Explanations:
Momentum: Team's ability to maintain and develop success. Shows how the team reacts to scored and conceded goals.
Pressure: Team's ability to create dangerous moments and score in important match moments.
Timing: Team's ability to score in specific periods of the match (start, end of half, etc.).
Defense: Defensive reliability in different periods of the match.
Momentum (Advantage)
Away +0.174
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.086
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.018 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.038
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (AZ Alkmaar):
Momentum: Weak - team may lose concentration. Pressure: Moderate - team periodically creates danger. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
✈️ Away Team Analysis (Sparta Rotterdam):
Momentum: Very strong - team excellently maintains success and often scores in response. Pressure: Low - team rarely creates dangerous moments. Defense: Vulnerable at the start of the match.
🎯 Final Betting Recommendations:
Teams are approximately equal in strength across all periods. Consider bets on draw, low total goals, or exact score.
AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam Head-to-head statistics for Sat 21 Feb, 2026 @ 10:00 Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam: Pre-match Stats Comparison
This section provides average statistics and percentages on the main markets for the last 10 matches of both teams
Home/Away: Shows home matches for AZ Alkmaar and away matches for Sparta Rotterdam
Number of goals
Number of goals
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
0.5
10%
1
90%
9
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
Yes
50%
5
40%
4
No
50%
5
60%
6
1X2
1X2
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
1
60%
6
30%
3
X
0%
0
20%
2
2
40%
4
50%
5
Double Chance
Double Chance
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
12
100%
10
80%
8
1X
60%
6
50%
5
X2
40%
4
70%
7
Total Goals
Total Goals
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
0-1
30%
3
40%
4
2-3
30%
3
30%
3
4+
40%
4
30%
3
Total Corners
Total Corners
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
7.5
70%
7
30%
3
100%
10
0%
0
8.5
80%
8
20%
2
100%
10
0%
0
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
Yes
40%
4
30%
3
No
60%
6
70%
7
1X2 HT - FT
1X2 HT - FT
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
HT 1 - FT 1
40%
4
20%
2
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
30%
3
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
20%
2
10%
1
HT X - FT 2
10%
1
20%
2
HT X - FT X
0%
0
10%
1
xG(xGa)
xG(xGa)
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
xG
1.91
1.28
xGa
1.4
1.51
Number of goals
Number of goals
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
70%
7
30%
3
100%
10
0%
0
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
Yes
10%
1
20%
2
No
90%
9
80%
8
1X2
1X2
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
1
40%
4
30%
3
X
30%
3
40%
4
2
30%
3
30%
3
Double Chance
Double Chance
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
12
70%
7
60%
6
1X
70%
7
70%
7
X2
60%
6
70%
7
Total Goals
Total Goals
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
0-1
40%
4
70%
7
2-3
50%
5
30%
3
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
Yes
70%
7
50%
5
No
30%
3
50%
5
Number of goals
Number of goals
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
0.5
50%
5
50%
5
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
Yes
30%
3
20%
2
No
70%
7
80%
8
1X2
1X2
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
1
30%
3
20%
2
X
40%
4
40%
4
2
30%
3
40%
4
Double Chance
Double Chance
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
12
60%
6
60%
6
1X
70%
7
60%
6
X2
70%
7
80%
8
Total Goals
Total Goals
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
0-1
50%
5
60%
6
2-3
50%
5
20%
2
4+
0%
0
20%
2
Clean Sheet
Clean Sheet
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
Yes
40%
4
40%
4
No
60%
6
60%
6
No predictions available for this match
No predictions available for this match
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
Played:
4
Wins
3
3
Draws
0
0
Wins
1
1
Total
Per Match
Per Match
Total
6
1.5
Goals
0.8
3
3
0.8
Goals Conceded
1.5
6
5
1.3
Yellow Cards
3
12
0
Red Cards
0
2
0.5
Clean Sheets
0
28
7
Corners
4.5
18
36
9
Fouls
9.3
37
4
1
Offsides
0.8
3
64
16
Shots
11
44
28
7
Shots on Goal
3.5
14
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 6 | 8 | 14 | |||
| Wins | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 1 | 3 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 3 | 4 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 2.7 | 16 | 1.3 | 10 | 1.9 | 26 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.2 | 13 | 1.1 | 9 | 1.6 | 22 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 12 | 3.1 | 25 | 2.6 | 37 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.2 | 3 | |
| Corners | 6 | 36 | 5.6 | 45 | 5.8 | 81 |
| Fouls | 8.5 | 51 | 11.5 | 92 | 10.2 | 143 |
| Offsides | 0.8 | 5 | 1.3 | 10 | 1.1 | 15 |
| Shots | 16.3 | 98 | 15.3 | 122 | 15.7 | 220 |
| Shots on Goal | 6.2 | 37 | 5.4 | 43 | 5.7 | 80 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 7 | 7 | 14 | |||
| Wins | 2 | 3 | 5 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||
| Losses | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1.1 | 8 | 1.1 | 8 | 1.1 | 16 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.1 | 15 | 1.9 | 13 | 2 | 28 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.1 | 8 | 2.4 | 17 | 1.8 | 25 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 2 |
| Clean Sheets | 0.1 | 1 | 0.4 | 3 | 0.3 | 4 |
| Corners | 4.6 | 32 | 4 | 28 | 4.3 | 60 |
| Fouls | 7.6 | 53 | 8.9 | 62 | 8.2 | 115 |
| Offsides | 1 | 7 | 0.7 | 5 | 0.9 | 12 |
| Shots | 11.1 | 78 | 12.9 | 90 | 12 | 168 |
| Shots on Goal | 3.9 | 27 | 4 | 28 | 3.9 | 55 |
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