AZ host Sparta at AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar on 13 March 2027 at 00:00 in Eredivisie. AZ's last five results: W W D L W (3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss). Sparta's last five: D L D L L (2 draws and 3 losses). In their last 6 meetings, AZ have won 4, Sparta 1, with 1 draw.
AZ vs Sparta kicks off at 00:00 UK time on Saturday 13 March 2027 in Eredivisie, at AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar.
AZ vs Sparta is being played at AFAS Stadion in Alkmaar, the home ground of AZ.
AZ's last five results read W W D L W (oldest to newest): 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.
Sparta's last five results read D L D L L (oldest to newest): 2 draws and 3 losses.
Across the last 6 meetings AZ have won 4, Sparta have won 1 and 1 was drawn. The most recent was AZ 3-1 Sparta Rotterdam on 22 February 2026 in the Eredivisie.
Mexx Meerdink leads AZ with 4 goals across their last 10 games.
Milan Zonneveld leads Sparta with 5 goals across their last 10 games.
Predicted lineups for AZ vs Sparta appear on the Lineups tab of this page once the team news is in, usually the day before the game.
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| Date | Competition | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2026 | Eredivisie | AZ vs Sparta Rotterdam | 3-1 |
| 2 Nov 2025 | Eredivisie | Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ | 0-1 |
| 26 Jan 2025 | Eredivisie | AZ vs Sparta Rotterdam | 1-2 |
| 24 Nov 2024 | Eredivisie | Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ | 1-2 |
| 2 Mar 2024 | Eredivisie | Sparta Rotterdam vs AZ | 1-1 |
| 17 Sep 2023 | Eredivisie | AZ vs Sparta Rotterdam | 2-0 |
| # | AZ | Fouls committed | Sparta | Fouls committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Meerdink | 16 | M. Young | 12 |
| 2 | P. Koopmeiners | 12 | B. Indi | 11 |
| 3 | W. Goes | 10 | L. Martes | 8 |
| 4 | W. Patati | 10 | J. Baas | 8 |
| 5 | M. Chávez | 10 | M. Zonneveld | 8 |
| # | AZ | Shots | Sparta | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Meerdink | 26 | M. Zonneveld | 21 |
| 2 | R. Daal | 21 | S. Mito | 18 |
| 3 | W. Patati | 18 | M. Bergen | 13 |
| 4 | P. Koopmeiners | 12 | C. Terho | 11 |
| 5 | K. Smit | 12 | M. Young | 7 |
| # | AZ | Shots on target | Sparta | Shots on target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Daal | 12 | M. Zonneveld | 11 |
| 2 | M. Meerdink | 10 | M. Bergen | 4 |
| 3 | P. Koopmeiners | 7 | S. Mito | 2 |
| 4 | W. Patati | 6 | M. Young | 2 |
| 5 | J. Hornkamp | 6 | C. Terho | 2 |
| # | AZ | Goals | Sparta | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M. Meerdink | 4 | M. Zonneveld | 5 |
| 2 | R. Daal | 4 | M. Young | 2 |
| 3 | P. Koopmeiners | 2 | S. Mito | 1 |
| 4 | J. Clasie | 2 | N. Verschuren | 1 |
| 5 | M. Chávez | 2 | I. Babadi | 1 |
| # | AZ | Yellow cards | Sparta | Yellow cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A. Oufkir | 2 | T. Quintero | 2 |
| 2 | M. Meerdink | 1 | M. Young | 2 |
| 3 | W. Goes | 1 | B. Indi | 2 |
| 4 | R. Daal | 1 | J. Baas | 2 |
| 5 | M. Chávez | 1 | P. Aanholt | 1 |
| Stat | Per game | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 2.6 | 4 of 18 |
| Goals against | 0.9 | 1 of 18 |
| Shots | 19.6 | 5 of 18 |
| Shots on target | 7.6 | 4 of 18 |
| Fouls | 10.9 | 8 of 18 |
| Tackles | 16.3 | 6 of 18 |
| Passes | 543.1 | 3 of 18 |
| Corners | 8.6 | 1 of 18 |
| Stat | Per game | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals for | 1.4 | 13 of 18 |
| Goals against | 2.4 | 14 of 18 |
| Shots | 13.1 | 10 of 18 |
| Shots on target | 4.3 | 11 of 18 |
| Fouls | 9.7 | 10 of 18 |
| Tackles | 17.1 | 3 of 18 |
| Passes | 392.7 | 11 of 18 |
| Corners | 6 | 7 of 18 |