AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 26 January

Betiball's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam on 26 January 2025 (kick-off: 11:45) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam preview before placing your bet.

AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam: Starting Lineups Time : 26/01/2025 11:45

AZ Alkmaar
1 - 2
Finished
Sparta Rotterdam
90+5' event Wouter Goes
90+2' event Mexx Meerdink
76' event Kristijan Belic / Alexandre Penetra
76' event Mees de Wit / David Moller Wolfe
75' event Jayden Addai / Ernest Poku
60' event Mayckel Lahdo / Peer Koopmeiners
60' event Mexx Meerdink / Troy Parrott
event 90+6' Rick Meissen / Camiel Neghli
event 90+5' Teo Quintero / Shunsuke Mito
event 90+5' Tobias Lauritsen
event 90+4' Arno Verschueren
event 90+1' Camiel Neghli
event 88' Julian Baas
event 85' Pelle Clement / Carel Eiting
event 72' Shunsuke Mito
event 54' Marvin Young
event 52' Julian Baas / Joshua Kitolano
event 17' Mike Eerdhuijzen
90+5' event Wouter Goes
event 90+6' Rick Meissen / Camiel Neghli
90+2' event Mexx Meerdink
event 90+5' Teo Quintero / Shunsuke Mito
76' event Kristijan Belic / Alexandre Penetra
event 90+5' Tobias Lauritsen
76' event Mees de Wit / David Moller Wolfe
event 90+4' Arno Verschueren
75' event Jayden Addai / Ernest Poku
event 90+1' Camiel Neghli
60' event Mayckel Lahdo / Peer Koopmeiners
event 88' Julian Baas
60' event Mexx Meerdink / Troy Parrott
event 85' Pelle Clement / Carel Eiting
event 72' Shunsuke Mito
event 54' Marvin Young
event 52' Julian Baas / Joshua Kitolano
event 17' Mike Eerdhuijzen
AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar
Substitutions
#17 Jayden Addai
#34 Mees de Wit
#35 Mexx Meerdink
#23 Mayckel Lahdo
#14 Kristijan Belic
#30 Denso Kasius
#22 Maxim Dekker
#41 Jeroen Zoet
#4 Bruno Martins Indi
#12 Hobie Verhulst
#26 Kees Smit
AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar Sparta Rotterdam Sparta Rotterdam
21Shots10
5Shots on Goal4
3Fouls13
8Corner Kick3
13Free kick3
1Offside1
1Yellow card5
15Aerial35
2Save4
16Successful Tackles13
13Interceptions12
37Long pass24
1Assist1
9Shots off goal3
6Head Success19
7Blocked3
16Tackle13
12Dribbles3
20Throw-in14
635Passes369
141Attacks83
66Dangerous attacks24
5Corner Kicks(HT)1
Sparta Rotterdam Sparta Rotterdam
Substitutions
#13 Rick Meissen
#16 Julian Baas
#18 Pelle Clement
#14 Teo Quintero
#21 Ayoub Oufkir
#20 Youri Schoonerwaldt
#15 Djevencio van der Kust
#17 Mohamed Nassoh
#12 Boyd Reith
#22 Jonathan Alexander De Guzman
#19 Nokkvi Thorisson
#30 Kaylen Reitmaier
Commentary
90+6' Sparta Rotterdam — substitution: Rick Meissen / Camiel Neghli
90+5' Wouter Goes - AZ Alkmaar receive a yellow card
90+5' Sparta Rotterdam — substitution: Teo Quintero / Shunsuke Mito
90+5' Tobias Lauritsen - Sparta Rotterdam receive a yellow card
90+4' Goal! Arno Verschueren - Sparta Rotterdam
90+2' Goal! Mexx Meerdink - AZ Alkmaar
90+1' Camiel Neghli - Sparta Rotterdam receive a yellow card
88' Julian Baas - Sparta Rotterdam receive a yellow card
85' Sparta Rotterdam — substitution: Pelle Clement / Carel Eiting
76' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Kristijan Belic / Alexandre Penetra
76' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Mees de Wit / David Moller Wolfe
75' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Jayden Addai / Ernest Poku
72' Goal! Shunsuke Mito - Sparta Rotterdam
60' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Mayckel Lahdo / Peer Koopmeiners
60' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Mexx Meerdink / Troy Parrott
54' Marvin Young - Sparta Rotterdam receive a yellow card
52' Sparta Rotterdam — substitution: Julian Baas / Joshua Kitolano
17' Mike Eerdhuijzen - Sparta Rotterdam receive a yellow card

How We Build the AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam on 26 January 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess AZ Alkmaar's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sparta Rotterdam's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where AZ Alkmaar and Sparta Rotterdam sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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