2 : 0
  • 17 May 2026, AZ Alkmaar vs NAC Breda, 3-3, Draw
  • 10 May 2026, Feyenoord Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar, 1-1, Draw
  • 03 May 2026, AZ Alkmaar vs Twente, 2-2, Draw
  • 23 April 2026, Go Ahead Eagles vs AZ Alkmaar, 0-0, Draw
  • 12 April 2026, AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen, 3-0, Win
AZ Alkmaar
Home
  • 17 May 2026, Sparta Rotterdam vs SBV Excelsior, 2-3, Lose
  • 10 May 2026, Twente vs Sparta Rotterdam, 4-0, Lose
  • 03 May 2026, Sparta Rotterdam vs Go Ahead Eagles, 2-2, Draw
  • 22 April 2026, SC Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam, 4-1, Lose
  • 11 April 2026, Sparta Rotterdam vs PSV Eindhoven, 0-2, Lose
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

Draw3-3AZ Alkmaar vs NAC Breda
Draw1-1Feyenoord Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar
Draw2-2AZ Alkmaar vs Twente
Draw0-0Go Ahead Eagles vs AZ Alkmaar
Win3-0AZ Alkmaar vs Heerenveen
PLAYED
5
WINS
1
GOALS
9:6
GOALS / MATCH
1.8
  • AZ Alkmaar has won only one out of its last five matches with a goal difference of 9:6, scoring 1.8 goals average
Lose2-3Sparta Rotterdam vs SBV Excelsior
Lose4-0Twente vs Sparta Rotterdam
Draw2-2Sparta Rotterdam vs Go Ahead Eagles
Lose4-1SC Telstar vs Sparta Rotterdam
Lose0-2Sparta Rotterdam vs PSV Eindhoven
PLAYED
5
WINS
0
GOALS
5:15
GOALS / MATCH
1
  • Sparta Rotterdam has lost four matches in a row with a goal difference of 5:15, scoring 1 goals average

AZ Alkmaar H2H Sparta Rotterdam

Home gameAZ Alkmaar31Sparta RotterdamAway gameEredivisie
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Away gameAZ Alkmaar21Sparta RotterdamHome gameEredivisie
Away gameAZ Alkmaar11Sparta RotterdamHome gameEredivisie
PLAYED
5
WINS
3
GOALS
8:5
GOALS / MATCH
1.60
  • 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 8:5; average goals per match – 1.60
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