AZ Alkmaar comes into this match in good shape, having won three of their last five games and drawing the other two. They have not lost recently. On the other hand, Sparta Rotterdam's recent form has been mixed, with two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five matches.

Looking at recent meetings between these two, most games have been close, with many ending in narrow wins. Their last match finished with a single goal, but some of their past encounters have seen quite a few goals scored.