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AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam: Match Preview, Predictions & Tips - Sunday, 22 February, 2026 15:45
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2.35
xG
1.54
61%
Ball Possession
39%
17
Total Shots
12
6
Shots on Goal
4
11
Shots Off Goal
7
7
Corners
4
2
Yellow Cards
2
Last 6 Matches
AZ Alkmaar
VS
Sparta Rotterdam
2/6 (33%)
Victories
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Draws
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Defeats
3/6 (50%)
0.67
PPG
1.17
1.67
Avg Goals Scored
0.67
1.17
Avg Goals Conceded
1.33
33%
BTTS %
33%
33%
Over 2.5 Goals Scored %
0%
2.00
Avg xG
1.56
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 15:45
🤖 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 2.2 (+34% 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 1.4 (-15% 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).
🔄 Second Half: AZ Alkmaar is stronger in the second half (12 vs 7).
⚡ Final Stage: AZ Alkmaar is stronger in the final minutes (7 vs 2).
💡 Recommendation: The main advantage is on the home team's side. Consider bets on match outcome and corresponding halves.
🔄 Second Half: AZ Alkmaar is stronger in the second half (12 vs 7).
⚡ Final Stage: AZ Alkmaar is stronger in the final minutes (7 vs 2).
💡 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
Moderate
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.05
Pressure
0.11
✈️ Sparta Rotterdam
Early Strength
Weak
Matches Analyzed
20
Momentum
0.23
Pressure
0.03
⏰ 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
3
Avg. Goals per Match
0.15
⏰ First Half (0-45 min)
First Half Goals
15
Avg. Goals per Match
0.75
🔄 Second Half (46-90 min)
Second Half Goals
12
Avg. Goals per Match
0.6
⚡ 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
7
Avg. Goals per Match
0.35
⚡ Final Stage (76-90 min)
Late Goals
2
Avg. Goals per Match
0.1
🏆 Detailed Team Analysis
🏠 AZ Alkmaar - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
4
Comeback Goals
5
Negative Sequences
3
Killer Goals
12
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
3
Late Pressure
7
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
3
Half-time Spurts
12
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
7
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
4
Late Conceded
6
✈️ Sparta Rotterdam - Details
📈 Momentum Analysis
Positive Sequences
7
Comeback Goals
4
Negative Sequences
2
Killer Goals
6
⚡ Pressure Analysis
Early Pressure
2
Late Pressure
2
Pressure Goals
0
⏰ Timing Patterns
Fast Starts
2
Half-time Spurts
8
Second Half Starts
5
Late Surges
2
🛡️ Defensive Analysis
Early Conceded
3
Late Conceded
9
💡 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
- 🔄 Second Half Dominance: AZ Alkmaar shows superior performance after the break (12 vs 7 goals)
- Second Half Winner: High probability of AZ Alkmaar winning the second half
- ⚡ Final Stage Mastery: AZ Alkmaar excels in the closing minutes (7 vs 2 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 +0.177
Pressure (Advantage)
Home +0.075
Timing (Advantage)
Home +0.025 (minimal)
Defense (Advantage)
Home +0.008
📝 Detailed Summary
🏠 Home Team Analysis (AZ Alkmaar):
Momentum: Moderate - team shows stable play. 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:
Home team is stronger in the final minutes of the match. Consider bets on late goals, last goal scorer, and home team victory.
AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam Head-to-head statistics for Sun 22 Feb, 2026 @ 15:45 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 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
100%
10
0%
0
4.5
100%
10
0%
0
100%
10
0%
0
Both teams to score
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
Yes
50%
5
30%
3
No
50%
5
70%
7
1X2
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
1
30%
3
40%
4
X
20%
2
20%
2
2
50%
5
40%
4
Double Chance
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
12
80%
8
80%
8
1X
50%
5
60%
6
X2
70%
7
60%
6
Total Goals
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
0-1
30%
3
50%
5
2-3
20%
2
30%
3
4+
50%
5
20%
2
Total Corners
AZ Alkmaar
Under
Over
Sparta Rotterdam
Under
Over
7.5
50%
5
50%
5
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
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
Yes
40%
4
40%
4
No
60%
6
60%
6
1X2 HT - FT
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
HT 1 - FT 1
10%
1
30%
3
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
30%
3
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
10%
1
10%
1
xG(xGa)
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
xG
1.67
1.45
xGa
1.37
1.35
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
30%
3
10%
1
No
70%
7
90%
9
1X2
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
1
20%
2
40%
4
X
50%
5
30%
3
2
30%
3
30%
3
Double Chance
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
12
50%
5
70%
7
1X
70%
7
70%
7
X2
80%
8
60%
6
Total Goals
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
0-1
50%
5
80%
8
2-3
30%
3
20%
2
4+
20%
2
0%
0
Clean Sheet
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
Yes
50%
5
60%
6
No
50%
5
40%
4
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
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
30%
3
20%
2
No
70%
7
80%
8
1X2
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
1
30%
3
20%
2
X
30%
3
50%
5
2
40%
4
30%
3
Double Chance
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
12
70%
7
50%
5
1X
60%
6
70%
7
X2
70%
7
80%
8
Total Goals
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
0-1
40%
4
70%
7
2-3
60%
6
20%
2
4+
0%
0
10%
1
Clean Sheet
AZ Alkmaar
Sparta Rotterdam
Yes
40%
4
50%
5
No
60%
6
50%
5
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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 | 7 | 9 | 16 | |||
| Wins | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Draws | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Losses | 1 | 4 | 5 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 2.6 | 18 | 1.4 | 13 | 1.9 | 31 |
| Goals Conceded | 2.1 | 15 | 1.4 | 13 | 1.8 | 28 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 14 | 2.8 | 25 | 2.4 | 39 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | |
| Clean Sheets | 0 | 0.3 | 3 | 0.2 | 3 | |
| Corners | 6.7 | 47 | 5.9 | 53 | 6.3 | 100 |
| Fouls | 8.4 | 59 | 11.4 | 103 | 10.1 | 162 |
| Offsides | 0.7 | 5 | 1.1 | 10 | 0.9 | 15 |
| Shots | 17.3 | 121 | 15.9 | 143 | 16.5 | 264 |
| Shots on Goal | 6.3 | 44 | 5.8 | 52 | 6 | 96 |
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Played | 9 | 8 | 17 | |||
| Wins | 3 | 4 | 7 | |||
| Draws | 2 | 0 | 2 | |||
| Losses | 4 | 4 | 8 | |||
| Home | Away | All | ||||
| Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | Per Match | Total | |
| Goals | 1 | 9 | 1.1 | 9 | 1.1 | 18 |
| Goals Conceded | 2 | 18 | 1.6 | 13 | 1.8 | 31 |
| Yellow Cards | 1.1 | 10 | 2.4 | 19 | 1.7 | 29 |
| Red Cards | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 1 | 0.1 | 2 |
| Clean Sheets | 0.2 | 2 | 0.5 | 4 | 0.4 | 6 |
| Corners | 4.2 | 38 | 4.4 | 35 | 4.3 | 73 |
| Fouls | 8.2 | 74 | 8.4 | 67 | 8.3 | 141 |
| Offsides | 1.3 | 12 | 0.6 | 5 | 1 | 17 |
| Shots | 11.1 | 100 | 14.1 | 113 | 12.5 | 213 |
| Shots on Goal | 4 | 36 | 4.8 | 38 | 4.4 | 74 |
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