Our prediction for this Netherlands Eredivisie match:
Sparta Rotterdam
Match Time & Date:
24/11/2024
08:30 AM
Prediction: 2-2
AZ
Sparta Rotterdam will try to bounce back from a three-game losing run when they host AZ Alkmaar at Het Kasteel in an intriguing Eredivisie encounter. The Rotterdammers are expected to take an attacking approach as they aim to get back on track, but they remain without defender Djevencio van der Kust, who is still serving his suspension.
AZ Alkmaar, meanwhile, are seeking to recover from a disappointing 2-1 loss to Willem II. Despite the shocking defeat, the Cheese Farmers remain a dangerous side with plenty of attacking potential, even with the likes of Jordy Clasie, Ernest Poku, and Ruben van Bommel unavailable due to injuries. Given both teams’ desire to secure maximum points, an open contest is likely, with chances at both ends. Sparta’s attacking intent coupled with AZ’s quality in the final third makes a high-scoring game a real possibility.
Highlighted Team (AZ):
AZ Alkmaar are a professional football club that play their home matches at AFAS Stadion. The venue was opened on 4 August, 2006 and the construction of the stadium cost €38 million. AFAS Stadion is able to hold 17 023 spectators.
The Cheeseheads were founded on 10 May, 1967 and they won their first trophy in 1981, finishing the season 12 points clear of Dutch giants Ajax. 18 years later AZ clinched their second Eredivisie trophy, with the team finishing the 2008/2009 campaign with 80 points, 11 clear of second-placed Twente. In 1981 the club made it to the UEFA Cup final, but English side Ipswich Town proved to be a big catch for the Dutch team.
AZ’s home kits are red and white and they wear black shirts when playing on the road. The likes of Shota Arveladze, Jozy Altidore, Ron Vlaar, Joris Mathijsen, Graziano Pelle, Simon Poulsen, Moussa Dembele and Sergio Romero are notable footballers who played for AZ in the past.
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