AZ and Sparta Rotterdam will meet each other in a football match counting for Eredivisie on September 17th, 2023, Sunday, in Netherlands, check the AZ vs Sparta Rotterdam betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where AZ vs Sparta Rotterdam will occur
The game will be played in the small AFAS Stadion stadium, in the city of Alkmaar, with a capacity for 17023 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
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Introduction to the AZ vs Sparta Rotterdam betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Eredivisie, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 3.04 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3.59 goals per match.
AZ last match
In the last match they played, AZ collected a win. The opposing team was Vitesse, and the match – which ended with the result of 0-2 – was valid for Eredivisie. Coach P. Jansen’s disposed his team in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Before the kick-off, the home win had odds of 2.38, which explains why it was considered to be a fairly close match.
A key player in the victory AZ, Ernest Poku was one of the few athletes who achieved any individual prominence in the contest. In a performance without much inspiration from the team, he helped a lot for a positive result.
Sparta Rotterdam last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a draw in the last round. In a dispute valid for Eredivisie, Sparta Rotterdam, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the NEC team with a final score of 1-1.
Before the match the draw had odds around 3.75, so the tie was a logical result for a match that was expected to be quite evenly matched.
AZ vs Sparta Rotterdam h2h
The last time these teams battled against each other in Eredivisie, Sparta Rotterdam ranked 6th place while AZ was in 4th place. Sparta Rotterdam took to the field with a 4-3-3 tactic, while AZ deployed in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
It was on 08-04-2023 when these two teams last clashed on the field. That match, which ended with the 0-1 win for Sparta Rotterdam, was valid for the 2022/2023 season of the Eredivisie.
The previous match between these teams was a cliffhanger.
The AZ team in the last five matches has achieved more regular results, with a total of 5 wins, compared to the Sparta Rotterdam team, which won only 3 games.
AZ
Eredivisie leaderboard now
The Eredivisie’s 1st place team, AZ, has dominated the competition with a perfect record of 3 wins, earning them 9 points without a loss or draw.
Which means that PSV team, at position 2, is in close pursuit with the same score, in the 5th round.
AZ analysis
AZ after 4 rounds shows a very good goal quotient: in fact, it has scored 10 goals and conceded only 2 to opponents.
With an average of 6.67 shots on goal per game in the competition, we can consider that AZ is a very offensive team, which naturally increases the chances of conversion and victory.
Best goalscorer from AZ
Until this stage of the season, in terms of individual exhibitions, the highlight is Vangelis Pavlidis. The Attacker has scored 5 times in this competition and helped AZ avoiding adverse outcomes on several occasions.
Sparta Rotterdam
Eredivisie leaderboard now
The Sparta Rotterdam team with 8 points currently occupies the 5th place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the UEFA Conference League Qualifiers Play-off, with a campaign of 2 wins, 2 draws, and 0 losses.
Feyenoord ranks just above, occupying 4th place in the 5th round, the team has the same number of points.
Sparta Rotterdam analysis
After 4 rounds, Sparta Rotterdam has a positive ratio of goals scored and goals against. The team sums 8 goals for and 5 conceded.
A team with great aspirations and abilities in the Eredivisie.
Usually, opposing teams have little chances of beating Sparta Rotterdam when playing away, who sports a balance of 2 wins, 0 losses, and 0 draws in the Eredivisie.
Best goalscorer from Sparta Rotterdam
When we analyze the team’s attack so far, the competition’s performance at the individual level Koki Saito is the player to highlight. Helping Sparta Rotterdam with 2 goals scored this season, the Attacker has been instrumental in achieving positive outcomes.
Historical data: Sparta Rotterdam
The Sparta Rotterdam team is one of the leading names in the sport, with 6 titles won in the history of the tournament. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress its opponents with a win at a time when they are in poor form.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
For those following the live game, it has been known that between 75-90 minutes is a period where most goals are scored making this a good time to bet.
Taking into consideration that Sparta Rotterdam scores an average of 2.5 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.25.
Corners Top Betting Tips
The number of corners of both teams when combine gives an average of 6.62 corners per game, something to explore to gain good betting results.
AZ is usually quite offensive in their matches, and this has resulted in a high average of corner kicks in the competition. Currently, the team averages 8 corners per game played. Therefore, it might be interesting to bet on the over corner kicks of AZ in this match.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 2.5 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
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AZ vs Sparta Rotterdam betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on September 17th, 2023, Sunday.
The match will take place at the AFAS Stadion stadium in Alkmaar.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Eredivisie match, referring to the 2022/2023 season, and ended with a 0-1 result for Sparta Rotterdam.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
