AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 April

AZ Alkmaar

W W D W W

4th place in Holland Eredivisie

0-1

08/04/2023 14:00

Sparta Rotterdam

W D L L W

6th place in Holland Eredivisie

Holland Eredivisie

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam on 08 April 2023 (kick-off: 14:00) 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 will face Sparta Rotterdam in Holland Eredivisie on April 8, 2023 at 14:00.
AZ Alkmaar are currently 4th with 67 points after 34 matches.
Sparta Rotterdam sit 6th with 59 points from 34 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 1.38.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

14:00

2023-04-08

AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam - Prediction & Odds

AZ Alkmaar

Sparta Rotterdam

2023-04-08 14:00

STANDINGS UP TO 08/04/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Feyenoord	82	34	25	7	2	81	30	51
02 PSV Eindhoven	75	34	23	6	5	89	40	49
03 AFC Ajax	69	34	20	9	5	86	38	48
04 AZ Alkmaar	67	34	20	7	7	68	35	33
05 FC Twente Enschede	64	34	18	10	6	66	27	39
06 Sparta Rotterdam	59	34	17	8	9	60	37	23
07 FC Utrecht	54	34	15	9	10	55	50	5
08 SC Heerenveen	46	34	12	10	12	44	50	-6
09 RKC Waalwijk	41	34	11	8	15	50	64	-14
10 Vitesse Arnhem	40	34	10	10	14	45	50	-5
11 Go Ahead Eagles	40	34	10	10	14	46	56	-10
12 NEC Nijmegen	39	34	8	15	11	42	45	-3
13 Fortuna Sittard	36	34	10	6	18	39	62	-23
14 Volendam	36	34	10	6	18	42	71	-29
15 Excelsior SBV	32	34	9	5	20	32	71	-39
16 Emmen	28	34	6	10	18	33	65	-32
17 SC Cambuur	19	34	5	4	25	26	69	-43
18 Groningen	18	34	4	6	24	31	75	-44

Head To Head

14/08/2022 10:45

Sparta Rotterdam

2 - 3

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

30/04/2022 15:00

Sparta Rotterdam

1 - 1

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

05/12/2021 09:30

AZ Alkmaar

3 - 1

Sparta Rotterdam

HOL D1

10/04/2021 14:00

AZ Alkmaar

2 - 0

Sparta Rotterdam

HOL D1

04/10/2020 08:30

Sparta Rotterdam

4 - 4

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

21/12/2019 14:45

Sparta Rotterdam

3 - 0

AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

Sparta Rotterdam

50%

Draw

33%

AZ Alkmaar

17%

AZ Alkmaar Last 6 matches

01/04/2023 10:30

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 1 SC Heerenveen

HOL D1

19/03/2023 15:00

FC Twente Enschede 2 - 1 AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

16/03/2023 16:00

AZ Alkmaar 2 - 1 Lazio

UEFA ECL

11/03/2023 15:00

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 0 Groningen

HOL D1

07/03/2023 13:45

Lazio 1 - 2 AZ Alkmaar

UEFA ECL

03/03/2023 15:00

Vitesse Arnhem 0 - 1 AZ Alkmaar

HOL D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Sparta Rotterdam

18/03/2023 13:45

Emmen 0 - 2 Sparta Rotterdam

HOL D1

11/03/2023 16:00

Sparta Rotterdam 3 - 1 Vitesse Arnhem

HOL D1

05/03/2023 07:15

Excelsior SBV 1 - 4 Sparta Rotterdam

HOL D1

24/02/2023 15:00

Sparta Rotterdam 0 - 3 FC Utrecht

HOL D1

19/02/2023 11:45

AFC Ajax 4 - 0 Sparta Rotterdam

HOL D1

12/02/2023 07:15

Sparta Rotterdam 2 - 1 Go Ahead Eagles

HOL D1

Win

67%

Draw

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Holland Eredivisie

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

AZ Alkmaar

Sparta Rotterdam

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.82

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.56

Scored

Avg. per game

0.95

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 34 matches

YesNo

21 (62%)13 (38%)

In last 34 matches

NoYes

21 (55%)17 (45%)

AZ Alkmaar

Recent matches

Sparta Rotterdam

Under /Over

(82%)28 6(18%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(71%)27 11(29%)

Under /Over

(47%)16 18(53%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(37%)14 24(63%)

Under /Over

(44%)15 19(56%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(50%)19 19(50%)

/Yes

(62%)21 13(38%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(45%)17 21(55%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

AZ Alkmaar

Sparta Rotterdam

Shots

AZ Alkmaar

Total shots

14.79 avg / game

Blocked

114 total

Avg. 4.07

Sparta Rotterdam

Total shots

12.37 avg / game

Blocked

97 total

Avg. 3.03

AZ Alkmaar Pass Sparta Rotterdam

Total passes

17036

Avg. 501 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

15985

Avg. 421 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

47%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

AZ Alkmaar

Played games

Sparta Rotterdam

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

Clean sheets

0.37

5.38

183

Corners

166

4.37

20.09

683

Throw-ins

736

19.37

1.68

Offsides

1.34

1.79

GK saves

146

3.84

AZ Alkmaar

DISCIPLINARY

Sparta Rotterdam

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.50

1.24

0.03

0.08

10.06

342

Fouls

366

9.63

15.91

541

Tackles

591

15.55

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How We Build the AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam on 08 April 2023 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 Holland Eredivisie 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.

Holland Eredivisie 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 Holland Eredivisie standings and the Holland Eredivisie 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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