Sparta Rotterdam - AZ Alkmaar predictions

With a difficult matchup ahead of them, Sparta Rotterdam will need to focus if they want to bring in another 3 points. They are not overwhelmingly outmatched by any means, but they are generally seen as the underdogs compared to AZ Alkmaar.

The match is most likely to go in the away team’s favour, though it’s by no means a sure thing. With 2.08 betting odds to win, AZ Alkmaar have the upper hand going in, but all three possible outcomes are possible.

Although Sparta Rotterdam lost their previous Eredivisie match against FC Groningen , the away 1:0 defeat was hardly a one-sided affair. Still, early concessions left them unable to turn the tide of the match.

With 1.52 betting odds stacked in their favour, AZ Alkmaar were expected to record an easy home victory in the last round of the Eredivisie. However, they failed to justify the predictions as they fell behind early in the first half and lost 1:2.

Looking over the home team’s recent record, we can see a worrying trend. They’ve conceded more than 5 goals over the past 3 matches alone, indicating problems in their defensive lineup.

Results and standings notwithstanding, AZ Alkmaar have run into some defensive issues in this stretch of the Eredivisie. In the past 3 matches, they allowed more than 5 goals to their opponents, which may be cause for concern for their supporters.

The hosts aren’t in the relegation zone as we move into round 13, which doesn’t mean there’s no cause for concern. Winning points in this match doesn’t seem too likely from where we’re standing, and the majority of the season’s challenges are still in the future.

Looking back at the history of this matchup, we can see an AZ Alkmaar victory from the previous season. Based on the considerable goal lead they had over Sparta Rotterdam at the final whistle, the 2.08 odds for an away win make a lot of sense.

Over 2.5 Goals is easily the safest bet when it comes to this matchup. The best part is that it also maintains a decent betting value, especially if you use the 1.75 odds offered at Pncl.