AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Prague Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Mar 2026

Europa Conference League Betting Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Prague

Dutch Eredivisie team AZ Alkmaar host Czech First League side Sparta Prague in the first leg of their Europa Conference League round of 16 tie at AFAS Stadion, with kick-off set for 12:45 on Thursday 12 March.

Sparta Prague have a strong chance against AZ and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -102 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.

AZ Alkmaar were defeated in their last game. Away from home in the Eredivisie, they suffered a 2-1 loss against PSV Eindhoven at Philips Stadion. Leeroy Echteld's side enjoyed just 36% possession and had five shots on target, while Billy van Duijl registered the goal.

Sparta Prague suffered a First League defeat in their previous game. A 3-1 scoreline occurred away from home against Slavia Prague.

In the last Europa Conference League round, AZ triumphed 4-0 at home to FC Noah, while Sparta hosted Aberdeen and landed a 3-0 victory.

Europa Conference League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Sparta Prague	6	4	1	1	10	3	7	10:3	13
14	AZ Alkmaar	6	3	1	2	7	7	0	7:7	10

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Confirmed Lineups

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Rome Owusu-Oduro (GK), Denso Kasius, Wouter Goes, Alexandre Penetra, Mees de Wit, Peer Koopmeiners, Sven Mijnans, Kees Smit, Isak Steiner Jensen, Troy Parrott, Ro-Zangelo Daal.

Sparta Prague confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Jakub Surovcik (GK), Adam Sevinsky, Filip Panak, Jaroslav Zeleny, Oliver Sonne, Andy Irving, Kaan Kairinen, Matej Rynes, Garang Kuol, Matyas Vojta, Lukas Haraslin.

AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Prague Prediction & Betting Tips

Our AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Prague betting preview covers everything you need, including a key match prediction, correct score insight, top player prop bets and a value-packed bet builder recommendation.

Match Prediction

We’re siding with Sparta Prague at -102 in this Europa Conference League match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the Europa Conference League form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Prague Europa Conference League & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sparta in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Sparta in 16 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by AZ in 2 consecutive games.

The top betting apps make it a 50.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Sparta Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -102 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

AZ Alkmaar 1 - 2 Sparta

One bet that has caught our eye is Sparta to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +900 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Troy Parrott to Score +145

Troy Parrott (AZ) has registered three goals in his past five games on home soil. We’ll bear these numbers in mind and take odds of +145 that he is able to feature on the scoresheet when we wager on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Troy Parrott Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+132

First

+350

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AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Prague Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookmakers have AZ Alkmaar as -114 favourites for this Europa Conference League encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 53% likely to triumph. For those wanting to back Sparta Prague, you will find +310 about this outsider.

AZ can be backed alternatively on the Half-Time Result market and that means getting +143. However, Sparta are +325 and the draw is +128 if you want to take a different option.

If you’re betting on Total Goals, the market is far from clear over whether Overs or Unders happens. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -147.

When it comes to every Europa Conference League match, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the best football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-114

X

+250

2

+310

Half-Time Result

1

+143

X

+128

2

+325

Double Chance

1X

-476

12

-370

X2

-118

Draw No Bet

1

-278

2

+180

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-118

2 Hcp +0.5

-110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-109

Over 2.5

-119

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+108

There’s the chance to back Troy Parrott at +350 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.

Troy Parrott (AZ)

First

+132

Anytime

+350

Jizz Hornkamp (AZ)

First

+188

Anytime

+525

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

First

+200

Anytime

+525

Albion Rrahmani (Sparta)

First

+225

Anytime

+600

Jan Kuchta (Sparta)

First

+250

Anytime

+650

Lukás Haraslín (Sparta)

First

+275

Anytime

+750

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Weslley Patati (AZ)

First

+290

Anytime

+750

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

First

+320

Anytime

+850

John Mercado (Sparta)

First

+370

Anytime

+950

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

First

+390

Anytime

+1000

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

First

+420

Anytime

+1100

Kees Smit (AZ)

First

+450

Anytime

+1150

Andy Irving (Sparta)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Denso Kasius (AZ)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Billy Van Duijl (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Pavel Kadeřábek (Sparta)

First

+800

Anytime

+2200

Kaan Kairinen (Sparta)

First

+850

Anytime

+2200

Seiya Maikuma (AZ)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Mateo Chávez (AZ)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Wouter Goes (AZ)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Mees de Wit (AZ)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Alexandre Penetra (AZ)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Sivert Mannsverk (Sparta)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Latest Europa Conference League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

AZ Alkmaar Stats

Sparta Prague Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 7.00 corners awarded and 0.50 corners conceded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 7.00 corners awarded and 2.33 corners against in the last 3 away matches
• An average of 7.50 corners awarded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 9.33 corners awarded in the last 3 away matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 0 of the last 2 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 1 of the last 3 away matches

Possession

• An average of 52.90% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 52.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 59.00% possession in the last 2 matches
• An average of 56.33% possession in the last 3 away matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 2 matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 3 away matches

AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Prague Lineups & Team News

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