Shots, possession, cards, corners, and other published match statistics.
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The AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Rotterdam stats tab covers Eredivisie (Netherlands), Regular Season - 24 on 22 Feb 2026. It compares 7 available match stats from this fixture, including shots, possession, corners, fouls and cards when those numbers are available. These stats help explain the pattern of the game beyond the scoreline.
Shots on target: AZ Alkmaar 5, Sparta Rotterdam 4; Shots off target: AZ Alkmaar 4, Sparta Rotterdam 5; Possession: AZ Alkmaar 46%, Sparta Rotterdam 54%; Corner kicks: AZ Alkmaar 2, Sparta Rotterdam 7; Fouls: AZ Alkmaar 9, Sparta Rotterdam 12; Yellow cards: AZ Alkmaar 2, Sparta Rotterdam 2. These are the quickest comparison points for checking attacking threat, control of the ball and match discipline.
AZ Alkmaar led shots on target, 5 to 4 over Sparta Rotterdam, Sparta Rotterdam had more possession, 54% to 46% over AZ Alkmaar, and Sparta Rotterdam led corner kicks, 7 to 2 over AZ Alkmaar. Read together with the timeline, those numbers show which team created more direct pressure and which side spent more of the game controlling territory or possession.
Sparta Rotterdam committed more fouls, 12 to 9 over AZ Alkmaar. Fouls and cards add useful context because a team can lead the attacking numbers while still being disrupted by stoppages, bookings or defensive pressure.
