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Az Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam

24 February 2018 at 17:30AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar
Referee: Serdar Gozubuyuk

Match Summary

AZ Alkmaar defeated Sparta Rotterdam 2:1. The match was played in Eredivisie 2017.

Rivalry since 2016

AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam Head to Head Results· 17

Drawn
5
·
Total goals
52 · 3.1/match
Both scored
11/17 · 65%
Over 2.5
8/17 · 47%

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Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Head-to-Head Record

AZ Alkmaar dominates

Historical results between these two teams — showing who has dominated this fixture and whether the current odds reflect that pattern.

AZ Alkmaar6wins
2draws10 meetings
Sparta Rotterdam2wins

Goals in This Fixture

How many goals these two teams typically produce when they meet, based on their historical encounters.

2.7

Average goals per game

50%

Games with 3+ goals

70%

Both teams scored

Potential Betting Value Detected

Historical win rate (60%) differs significantly from the market-implied probability (75%) — the odds may underestimate Sparta Rotterdam.

Market Summary

Margin: 5.5%

Implied win probabilities calculated from pre-match odds across multiple sources. A higher percentage means the market considered that outcome more likely. Compare these against your own assessment to spot potential value.

Implied Probability

Home 77.1%Draw 17.6%Away 10.6%

Odds Range

1X2
Min1.295.258.00
Max1.306.3210.38
Market favourite:AZ Alkmaar · Heavy favourite

Market Consensus

Professional markets (sharp bookmakers) reflect sharp money and are harder to beat. Public markets are softer. When the two disagree significantly (highlighted in amber), it may indicate a mispriced line worth investigating.

1X2
Professional market75.3%15.4%9.4%
Public market72.6%18.0%9.4%
Δ2.7%2.6%

AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam — margin-removed probabilities

Result vs. Market

AZ Alkmaar
Result vs. Market: AZ Alkmaar (77%)

Result matched market prediction

Match Statistics

Actual in-game statistics recorded for this match. Shots on target is a strong indicator of attacking pressure and correlates well with expected goals.

AZ AlkmaarHalf-time:11Sparta Rotterdam
33Shots4
16Shots on target2

Head-to-Head History

Historical results between these two teams. Bold odds show which outcome was backed by the market — compare against the actual result to assess predictability of this fixture over time.

22 Feb 202625/262.00/3.60/3.70
2 Nov 202525/264.10/4.10/1.75
26 Jan 202524/251.59/4.03/5.46
24 Nov 202424/253.50/3.52/2.04
2 Mar 202423/244.06/3.69/1.86
17 Sept 202323/241.49/4.33/6.04
8 Apr 202322/231.49/4.41/6.52
14 Aug 202222/234.19/3.55/1.90
30 Apr 202221/224.98/3.64/1.75
5 Dec 202121/221.47/4.44/6.96

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: AZ Alkmaar

W 476D 211L 289
Over 2.562
Goals scored1759

Away Record: Sparta Rotterdam

W 98D 72L 127
Over 2.553
Goals scored384

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 14 May 2026