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AZ VS SPARTA ROTTERDAM - NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH PREVIEW
NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE MATCH DETAILS: AZ VS SPARTA ROTTERDAM
As AZ prepare to host Sparta Rotterdam on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 16:45, this NETHERLANDS: Eredivisie fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.
AZ PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE
AZ, currently 6th in the standings with 36 points from 23 games, trail the leaders by 23 points. They've earned 17 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals.
SPARTA ROTTERDAM PREVIEW IN NETHERLANDS: EREDIVISIE
Sparta Rotterdam, sitting 5th with 37 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 19 points from 11 games this season.
Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 draws in their last five matches.
They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals.
At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored.
HEAD-TO-HEAD AND TACTICAL CONTEXT FOR AZ VS SPARTA ROTTERDAM
Recent meetings between AZ and Sparta Rotterdam have favored AZ, with Sparta Rotterdam claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0).
Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.
In their previous league match against Excelsior, AZ recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Zoet, Chavez, Goes, Penetra, De Wit, Boogaard, Robbemond, Daal, Parrott, Patati, Hornkamp. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Sparta Rotterdam's last outing came against NEC, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Drommel, Quintero, Martins Indi, Young, Martes, Clement, Kitolano, Mito, Santos, van Bergen, Lauritsen. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Looking ahead, AZ are expected to maintain their unknown structure, AZ and Sparta Rotterdam are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
In their previous league match against Excelsior, AZ recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Zoet, Chavez, Goes, Penetra, De Wit, Boogaard, Robbemond, Daal, Parrott, Patati, Hornkamp. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.
Sparta Rotterdam's last outing came against NEC, where they secured a 1-1 draw using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Drommel, Quintero, Martins Indi, Young, Martes, Clement, Kitolano, Mito, Santos, van Bergen, Lauritsen. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.
Looking ahead, AZ are expected to maintain their unknown structure, AZ and Sparta Rotterdam are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.
GOAL TRENDS AND PREDICTION FOR AZ VS SPARTA ROTTERDAM
Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: AZ's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 60% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Sparta Rotterdam's games average 3.1 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.
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