2 : 0
  • 09 November 2025, AZ Alkmaar vs PSV Eindhoven, 1-5, Lose
  • 02 November 2025, Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar, 0-1, Win
  • 26 October 2025, AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht, 4-1, Win
  • 18 October 2025, Ajax Amsterdam vs AZ Alkmaar, 0-2, Win
  • 05 October 2025, AZ Alkmaar vs SC Telstar, 2-1, Win
AZ Alkmaar
Home
  • 08 November 2025, PEC Zwolle vs Sparta Rotterdam, 1-0, Lose
  • 02 November 2025, Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar, 0-1, Lose
  • 25 October 2025, Sparta Rotterdam vs SC Telstar, 1-0, Win
  • 19 October 2025, Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam, 0-2, Win
  • 04 October 2025, Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax Amsterdam, 3-3, Draw
Sparta Rotterdam
Away
Eredivisie
Eredivisie, Netherlands

In the Eredivisie competition on 17th September 2023, AZ Alkmaar hosted Sparta Rotterdam, where Alkmaar delivered an impressive performance resulting in a 2-0 win.

The quick succession of goals by the Alkmaar team in the first half (17:13 and 18:56) established an early dominance in the game. This not only showcased their efficient offensive prowess but also potentially led to a psychological advantage over the Rotterdam team.

Despite Sparta Rotterdam garnering fewer corner kicks (4) compared to Alkmaar's nine, they had just one less foul recorded against them (6 to Alkmaar's 7). This indicates their willingness to take risks in pursuit of narrowing the goals' difference but without success.

The discipline exhibited by AZ Alkmaar clearly contributed to their dominance as they observed zero yellow cards, contrasting significantly with Sparta's three yellow cards, two of which were issued in the first half. This affected Sparta's gameplay as they had to be extra cautious not to shift into an unjustifiably aggressive play mode.

It can be inferred that the most significant impact attributing to the match outcome was AZ Alkmaar's early netting of two goals which potentially destabilized Sparta Rotterdam's dispositions and strategies, hence they were forced to constantly play catch-up. At the same time, Alkmaar's discipline and control of infringements created a more stable and controlled environment allowing them to hold onto their lead.

In conclusion, AZ Alkmaar showcased their strong and disciplined performance against Sparta Rotterdam, resulting in a well-deserved 2-0 victory. It will be interesting to see how both teams will adjust their strategies in future matches considering the lessons learned from this encounter.

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Form Guide

Lose1-5AZ Alkmaar vs PSV Eindhoven
Win0-1Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar
Win4-1AZ Alkmaar vs Utrecht
Win0-2Ajax Amsterdam vs AZ Alkmaar
Win2-1AZ Alkmaar vs SC Telstar
PLAYED
5
WINS
4
GOALS
10:7
GOALS / MATCH
2
  • AZ Alkmaar has four wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 10:7, scoring 2 goals average
Lose1-0PEC Zwolle vs Sparta Rotterdam
Lose0-1Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar
Win1-0Sparta Rotterdam vs SC Telstar
Win0-2Groningen vs Sparta Rotterdam
Draw3-3Sparta Rotterdam vs Ajax Amsterdam
PLAYED
5
WINS
2
GOALS
6:5
GOALS / MATCH
1.2
  • Sparta Rotterdam has two wins in its last five matches with a goal difference of 6:5, scoring 1.2 goals average

AZ Alkmaar H2H Sparta Rotterdam

Away gameAZ Alkmaar10Sparta RotterdamHome gameEredivisie
Home gameAZ Alkmaar12Sparta RotterdamAway gameEredivisie
Away gameAZ Alkmaar21Sparta RotterdamHome gameEredivisie
Away gameAZ Alkmaar11Sparta RotterdamHome gameEredivisie
Home gameAZ Alkmaar20Sparta RotterdamAway gameEredivisie
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
7:4
GOALS / MATCH
1.40
  • In the last five matches that these two sides meet, AZ Alkmaar overtook Sparta Rotterdam three times
  • AZ Alkmaar won three times, lost once and had one draw
  • Teams played five times head-to-head in the current season with the goals score 7:4; average goals per match – 1.40
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