AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 February

Betiball's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam on 22 February 2026 (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 : 22/02/2026 11:45

AZ Alkmaar
3 - 1
Finished
Sparta Rotterdam
90+1' event Troy Parrott
90' event Troy Parrott
83' event Kees Smit
78' event Mees de Wit / Mateo Chavez Garcia
65' event Sven Mijnans
60' event Sven Mijnans / Jizz Hornkamp
46' event Kees Smit / Matej Sin
46' event Ayoub Oufkir / Kasper Boogaard
33' event Elijah Dijkstra / Wouter Goes
31' event Wouter Goes
3' event Peer Koopmeiners Goal Disallowed - offside
event 87' Milan Zonneveld
event 79' Marvin Young
event 79' Julian Baas / Pelle Clement
event 79' Milan Zonneveld / Lushendry Martes
event 70' Casper Terho / Shunsuke Mito
event 70' Alwande Roaldsoy / Joshua Kitolano
event 34' Pelle Clement
90+1' event Troy Parrott
event 87' Milan Zonneveld
90' event Troy Parrott
event 79' Marvin Young
83' event Kees Smit
event 79' Julian Baas / Pelle Clement
78' event Mees de Wit / Mateo Chavez Garcia
event 79' Milan Zonneveld / Lushendry Martes
65' event Sven Mijnans
event 70' Casper Terho / Shunsuke Mito
60' event Sven Mijnans / Jizz Hornkamp
event 70' Alwande Roaldsoy / Joshua Kitolano
46' event Kees Smit / Matej Sin
event 34' Pelle Clement
46' event Ayoub Oufkir / Kasper Boogaard
33' event Elijah Dijkstra / Wouter Goes
31' event Wouter Goes
3' event Peer Koopmeiners Goal Disallowed - offside
AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar
Substitutions
#26 Kees Smit
#24 Ayoub Oufkir
#22 Elijah Dijkstra
#10 Sven Mijnans
#34 Mees de Wit
#11 Ibrahim Sadiq
#27 Ro-Zangelo Daal
#12 Hobie Verhulst
#35 Mexx Meerdink
#18 Rion Ichihara
#1 Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro
AZ Alkmaar AZ Alkmaar Sparta Rotterdam Sparta Rotterdam
11Shots12
5Shots on Goal4
9Fouls12
2Corner Kick7
12Free kick9
1Offside1
2Yellow card2
1Aerial1
3Save2
15Successful Tackles12
9Interceptions6
32Long pass38
3Assist1
0Successful center8
4Shots off goal5
16Head Success15
2Blocked3
15Tackle11
10Dribbles9
17Throw-in24
374Passes438
102Attacks126
42Dangerous attacks52
1Corner Kicks(HT)6
2BigChances2
0BigChancesMissed1
6ShotsInsideBox10
5ShotsOutsideBox2
61DuelsWon50
1.38ExpectedGoals0.92
1.61xGOT1.83
22Touches In Opposition Box32
9AccurateCrosses20
45GroundDuelsWon35
16AerialDuelsWon15
37Clearances28
Sparta Rotterdam Sparta Rotterdam
Substitutions
#17 Casper Terho
#22 Julian Baas
#19 Milan Zonneveld
#16 Alwande Roaldsoy
#12 Said Bakari
#18 Jonathan Alexander De Guzman
#14 Patrick Van Aanholt
#21 Jens Toornstra
#30 Pascal Kuiper
#15 Mike Kleijn
#13 Max de Ligt
#20 Filip Bednarek
Commentary
90+1' Troy Parrott - AZ Alkmaar receive a yellow card
90' Goal! Troy Parrott - AZ Alkmaar
87' Goal! Milan Zonneveld - Sparta Rotterdam
83' Goal! Kees Smit - AZ Alkmaar
79' Marvin Young - Sparta Rotterdam receive a yellow card
79' Sparta Rotterdam — substitution: Julian Baas / Pelle Clement
79' Sparta Rotterdam — substitution: Milan Zonneveld / Lushendry Martes
78' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Mees de Wit / Mateo Chavez Garcia
70' Sparta Rotterdam — substitution: Casper Terho / Shunsuke Mito
70' Sparta Rotterdam — substitution: Alwande Roaldsoy / Joshua Kitolano
65' Goal! Sven Mijnans - AZ Alkmaar
60' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Sven Mijnans / Jizz Hornkamp
46' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Kees Smit / Matej Sin
46' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Ayoub Oufkir / Kasper Boogaard
34' Pelle Clement - Sparta Rotterdam receive a yellow card
33' AZ Alkmaar — substitution: Elijah Dijkstra / Wouter Goes
31' Wouter Goes - AZ Alkmaar receive a yellow card
3' VAR review - AZ Alkmaar

How We Build the AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam on 22 February 2026 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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