Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction and Betting Tips | November 24, 2024

Sparta Rotterdam host AZ Alkmaar at the Het Kasteeel on Sunday in the Eredivisie. The hosts endured an underwhelming start to their season, prompting the dismissal of head coach Jeroen Rijsdijk and reappointment of former boss Maurice Steijn as they find themselves in the relegation playoff spot.

Sparta lost 1-0 to newly promoted Groningen in their last match, falling behind at the half hour mark and failing to find a way back. AZ, meanwhile, have lost their way after a bright start to the season.

They lost 2-1 to Willem II Tilburg before the international break, heading into the second half two goals down before Mexx Meerdink came off the bench to score a consolation. AZ are sixth in the standings with 17 points from 12 games.

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Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

• There have been 76 meetings between Sparta and AZ, who lead 34-16.
• AZ have lost one of their last eight games in the fixture.
• De Kasteelheren have managed one clean sheet in the Eredivisie this season, the joint-fewest in the competition.
• AZ are without a clean sheet in 12 games across competitions.
• Sparta are the only side in the top flight this season without a home win.

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Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction

Sparta are on a run of back-to-back defeats and have won one of their last seven games across competitions and have struggled at home.

Similarly, AZ have lost two of their last three games and have won one of their last nine. Despite their recent away woes, De Kaasboeren are the better side and should come out on top.

Prediction: Sparta 1-2 AZ

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Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar Betting Tips

Tip 1 - Result: AZ

Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Five of AZ's last six matches have produced more than 2.5 goals.)

Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes (Both sides have scored in eight of Sparta's last 10 matches.)