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AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 22 February, 2026 9:45
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Prediction League
14
Played
8
Wins
5
Draws
1
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
2.1
(30 total)
xG
1.70
(23.4 total)
Shots per Match
17.2
(241 total)
Shots on Target
6.7
(39% acc)
Corners
6.8
(95 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.2
per match
xGa
0.80
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(36%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2
avg
Red Cards
0
(0 total)
Fouls
9.1
(128 total)
Offsides
1.4
(19 total)
16
Played
8
Wins
1
Draws
7
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(22 total)
xG
1.40
(22.7 total)
Shots per Match
13.9
(222 total)
Shots on Target
5.1
(36% acc)
Corners
4.5
(72 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.4
per match
xGa
1.30
per match
Clean Sheets
7
(44%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.6
avg
Red Cards
0.2
(3 total)
Fouls
11.8
(189 total)
Offsides
1
(16 total)
30
Played
16
Wins
6
Draws
8
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.7
(52 total)
xG
1.50
(46.2 total)
Shots per Match
15.4
(463 total)
Shots on Target
5.8
(38% acc)
Corners
5.6
(167 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.3
per match
xGa
1.10
per match
Clean Sheets
12
(40%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.3
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(3 total)
Fouls
10.6
(317 total)
Offsides
1.2
(35 total)
10
Played
4
Wins
2
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.1
(11 total)
xG
1.40
(13.9 total)
Shots per Match
12.2
(122 total)
Shots on Target
4.5
(37% acc)
Corners
4.7
(47 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.8
per match
xGa
1.40
per match
Clean Sheets
3
(30%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.1
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
8
(80 total)
Offsides
1.4
(14 total)
10
Played
6
Wins
0
Draws
4
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.4
(14 total)
xG
1.40
(13.8 total)
Shots per Match
13.1
(131 total)
Shots on Target
4.6
(35% acc)
Corners
3.5
(35 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.6
per match
xGa
1.50
per match
Clean Sheets
5
(50%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
2.5
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(1 total)
Fouls
9.1
(91 total)
Offsides
0.5
(5 total)
20
Played
10
Wins
2
Draws
8
Losses
Attack
Goals Scored
1.3
(25 total)
xG
1.40
(27.8 total)
Shots per Match
12.7
(253 total)
Shots on Target
4.6
(36% acc)
Corners
4.1
(82 total)
Defense
Conceded
1.7
per match
xGa
1.50
per match
Clean Sheets
8
(40%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.8
avg
Red Cards
0.1
(2 total)
Fouls
8.6
(171 total)
Offsides
1
(19 total)
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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 2026-02-22 at 2026-02-22 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: 2026-02-22
Time: 15:45
Location: AFAS Stadion
Stay tuned to see how the teams perform in this crucial game!
Trends for AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam Football 22 Feb, 2026 9:45
🤖 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)
- High xG PerformanceH2H4/4100%AZ Alkmaar create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 4 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches
- WonH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar have won 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches
- UnbeatenH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%AZ Alkmaar score 2.57 goals/match at home (+58% above league average)
- High xG PerformanceRecent16/16100%AZ Alkmaar create many chances (xG 1.5+) in 16 of their last 16 Eredivisie matches
Sparta Rotterdam(2 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/475%Sparta Rotterdam have not won in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches
- LostH2H3/475%Sparta Rotterdam have lost 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches
⚽ Both Teams To Score
AZ Alkmaar(1 trends)
- BTTS FriendlyLeague7/7100%AZ Alkmaar score (2.57/match) and concede (2.14/match) regularly at home - BTTS in 100% of matches (league avg: 62%)
🎯 Over/Under 2.5 Goals
AZ Alkmaar(1 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%AZ Alkmaar score 2.57 goals/match at home (+58% above league average)
Sparta Rotterdam(1 trends)
- Few GoalsRecent13/1776%Sparta Rotterdam scored 0-1 goals in 13 of their last 17 Eredivisie matches
Teams average combined 2.6 goals per match
🛡️ Double Chance
AZ Alkmaar(2 trends)
- Undefeated at HTH2H4/4100%AZ Alkmaar are undefeated at half time in their last 4 4 matches
- UnbeatenH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar are unbeaten in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches
Sparta Rotterdam(2 trends)
- Not WinH2H3/475%Sparta Rotterdam have not won in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches
- Undefeated at HTH2H3/475%Sparta Rotterdam are undefeated at half time in their last 3 4 matches
⚡ Team Total Goals
AZ Alkmaar(3 trends)
- Above League AverageLeague7/775%AZ Alkmaar score 2.57 goals/match at home (+58% above league average)
- Scored 1+Recent4/4100%AZ Alkmaar scored 1+ goals in their last 4 4 matches
- Second Half SpecialistsRecent3/475%AZ Alkmaar score in second half in their last 3 4 matches
🟨 Cards Over/Under
AZ Alkmaar(2 trends) — avg 2.1 (+28% above league)
- Few CardsH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar receive 0-1 card in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches
- High Card MatchesLeague16/1690%AZ Alkmaar average 2.5 cards/match in all matches (+39% above league avg 1.8) — rank #1 in league
Sparta Rotterdam(1 trends) — avg 1.5 (-9% below league)
- Many CardsH2H3/475%Sparta Rotterdam receive 2+ cards in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches
Both teams show aggressive play -
🚩 Corners Over/Under
AZ Alkmaar(3 trends) — avg 6.7 (+31% above league)
- Many CornersH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar win 6+ corners in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches
- Corner DominanceH2H3/475%AZ Alkmaar dominate corners (5+ and more than opponent) in 3 of their last 4 Eredivisie matches
- Many CornersLeague7/785%AZ Alkmaar average 6.7 corners/match at home (+31% above league avg 5.1)
Sparta Rotterdam(1 trends) — avg 4.4 (-15% below league)
- Few CornersLeague8/880%Sparta Rotterdam average 4.4 corners/match in away matches (-15% below league avg 5.1)
Combined average: 11.1 corners/match (AZ Alkmaar 6.7 + Sparta Rotterdam 4.4)
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AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam
🔮 Main Prediction by Periods
⏰ First Half: AZ Alkmaar is stronger in the first half (15 vs 10).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
💡 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
0.02
Pressure
0.14
✈️ Sparta Rotterdam
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.29
Pressure
0.07
⏰ 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
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ 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
5
Avg. Goals per Match
0.25
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 AZ Alkmaar - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
3
Comeback Goals
3
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
10
⚡ 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
8
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
6
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
5
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
7
Second Half Starts
4
Late Surges
5
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
8
💡 Betting Recommendations by Periods
- ⏰ 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
- 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 +0.276
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.068
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.018 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.023
📝 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 Sun 22 Feb, 2026 @ 9:45 Eredivisie
AZ Alkmaar
VS
Sparta Rotterdam
Last 4 Head-to-Head Matches
3
Wins
0
Draws
1
Wins
Attack
Goals Scored
1.5 (6)
0.8 (3)
xG
1.20
0.80
Shots
16 (64)
11 (44)
Shots on Target
7 (28)
3.5 (14)
Corners
7 (28)
4.5 (18)
Defense
Conceded
0.8 (3)
1.5 (6)
xGa
0.80
1.20
Clean Sheets
2 (50%)
0 (0%)
Discipline
Yellow Cards
1.3 (5)
3 (12)
Fouls
9 (36)
9.3 (37)
Offsides
1 (4)
0.8 (3)
Last 6 Matches
AZ Alkmaar
VS
Sparta Rotterdam
2/6 (33%)
Victories
5/6 (83%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Defeats
1/6 (17%)
1.33
PPG
2.50
1.17
Avg Goals Scored
1.50
1.33
Avg Goals Conceded
1.00
50%
BTTS %
17%
17%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
17%
1.79
Avg xG
1.70
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 ℹ️
Home/Away: Shows home matches for AZ Alkmaar and away matches for Sparta Rotterdam
Number of goals
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
0.5
20%
2
80%
8
30%
3
70%
7
1.5
60%
6
40%
4
80%
8
20%
2
2.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
Yes
40%
4
30%
3
No
60%
6
70%
7
1X2
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
1
40%
4
50%
5
X
30%
3
10%
1
2
30%
3
40%
4
Double Chance
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
12
70%
7
90%
9
1X
70%
7
60%
6
X2
60%
6
50%
5
Total Goals
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
0-1
40%
4
50%
5
2-3
30%
3
30%
3
4+
30%
3
20%
2
Total Corners
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
7.5
60%
6
40%
4
90%
9
10%
1
8.5
90%
9
10%
1
90%
9
10%
1
9.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
10.5
90%
9
10%
1
100%
10
0%
0
Clean Sheet
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
Yes
50%
5
40%
4
No
50%
5
60%
6
1X2 HT - FT
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
HT 1 - FT 1
20%
2
40%
4
HT 1 - FT 2
0%
0
0%
0
HT 1 - FT X
10%
1
10%
1
HT 2 - FT 1
0%
0
0%
0
HT 2 - FT 2
10%
1
30%
3
HT 2 - FT X
0%
0
0%
0
HT X - FT 1
20%
2
10%
1
HT X - FT 2
20%
2
10%
1
HT X - FT X
20%
2
0%
0
xG(xGa)
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
xG
1.79
1.43
xGa
0.79
1.36
Number of goals
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
0.5
60%
6
40%
4
50%
5
50%
5
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
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
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
Yes
20%
2
0%
0
No
80%
8
100%
10
1X2
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
1
30%
3
50%
5
X
60%
6
20%
2
2
10%
1
30%
3
Double Chance
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
12
40%
4
80%
8
1X
90%
9
70%
7
X2
70%
7
50%
5
Total Goals
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
0-1
70%
7
90%
9
2-3
20%
2
10%
1
4+
10%
1
0%
0
Clean Sheet
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
Yes
70%
7
70%
7
No
30%
3
30%
3
Number of goals
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
0.5
40%
4
60%
6
60%
6
40%
4
1.5
80%
8
20%
2
90%
9
10%
1
2.5
100%
10
0%
0
90%
9
10%
1
3.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
Yes
30%
3
20%
2
No
70%
7
80%
8
1X2
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
1
30%
3
20%
2
X
40%
4
50%
5
2
30%
3
30%
3
Double Chance
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
12
60%
6
50%
5
1X
70%
7
70%
7
X2
70%
7
80%
8
Total Goals
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
0-1
50%
5
70%
7
2-3
50%
5
20%
2
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
Yes
50%
5
50%
5
No
50%
5
50%
5
2.63
xG
1.81
62%
Ball Possession
38%
17
Total Shots
11
6
Shots on Goal
4
11
Shots Off Goal
7
6
Corners
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
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