Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar: result 1-2 and analysis
EredivisieMatchday 13Kick-off on November 24, 2024 at 01:30 PM (UTC)Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel, Rotterdam
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What was the result of Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar?
AZ Alkmaar won 1-2 on November 24, 2024.
Goalscorers
- 9′P. KoopmeinersAZ Alkmaar
- 16′T. LauritsenSparta Rotterdam
- 73′S. MijnansAZ Alkmaar
Official lineup for Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar
The starting elevens fielded at kick-off.
Sparta Rotterdam
4-2-3-1- 9T. Lauritsen
- 11P. Clement
- 10A. Verschueren
- 7M. Nassoh
- 8J. Kitolano
- 6J. Baas
- 5P. van Aanholt
- 4M. Eerdhuijzen
- 3M. Young
- 2S. Bakari
- 1N. Olij
AZ Alkmaar
4-2-3-1- 9T. Parrott
- 26K. Smit
- 35Mexx Meerdink
- 10S. Mijnans
- 33D. Kwakman
- 6P. Koopmeiners
- 18D. Møller Wolfe
- 5Alexandre Penetra
- 3W. Goes
- 30D. Kasius
- 41J. Zoet
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sparta Rotterdam have 5 wins, 5 draws and 5 defeats; AZ Alkmaar have 6, 2 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2024 | Groningen(away) | 0-1 | Eredivisie |
| Nov 3, 2024 | Utrecht(home) | 1-4 | Eredivisie |
| Oct 31, 2024 | Hercules(away) | 6-1 | KNVB Beker |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Heerenveen(away) | 0-2 | Eredivisie |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Almere City FC(home) | 2-2 | Eredivisie |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2024 | Willem II(home) | 1-2 | Eredivisie |
| Nov 7, 2024 | Fenerbahçe(home) | 3-1 | UEFA Europa League |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Feyenoord(away) | 2-3 | Eredivisie |
| Oct 27, 2024 | GO Ahead Eagles(home) | 2-2 | Eredivisie |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Tottenham(away) | 0-1 | UEFA Europa League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Sparta Rotterdam win, 2 draws, 3 AZ Alkmaar wins.
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2024 | Sparta Rotterdam 1-1 AZ Alkmaar | Eredivisie |
| Sep 17, 2023 | AZ Alkmaar 2-0 Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie |
| Apr 8, 2023 | AZ Alkmaar 0-1 Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie |
| Aug 14, 2022 | Sparta Rotterdam 2-3 AZ Alkmaar | Eredivisie |
| Apr 30, 2022 | Sparta Rotterdam 1-1 AZ Alkmaar | Eredivisie |
| Dec 5, 2021 | AZ Alkmaar 3-1 Sparta Rotterdam | Eredivisie |
Last archived meeting: Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar on Mar 2, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Sparta Rotterdam score 1.6 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; AZ Alkmaar score 1.9 and concede 1.3.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sparta Rotterdam | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1 | 12/15 | 9/15 |
| AZ Alkmaar | 1.9 | 1.3 | 3 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Sparta Rotterdam sit 12th in Eredivisie (12 points from 12 matches) and AZ Alkmaar sit 5th (23 points from 12 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | AZ Alkmaar | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 24 | 16 | 23 |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 21 | 29 | 12 |
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