Sparta Prague vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Mar 2026

Europa Conference League Betting Preview: Sparta Prague vs AZ Alkmaar

Czech First League club Sparta Prague host Dutch Eredivisie team AZ Alkmaar in the second leg of their Europa Conference League round of 16 tie at epet Arena, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Thursday 19 March. AZ won the first leg 2-1.

We’re heading to the Total Goals market and backing the Over 2.5 selection at a price of -122. There’s a strong prospect that Sparta and AZ will land a payout and we’re going into this bet with confidence.

Sparta Prague were winners in their last game, enjoying a 5-2 home triumph over Slovácko in the First League.

AZ Alkmaar won their previous game, beating Heracles at home in the Eredivisie. It was a 4-0 win at AFAS Stadion. The Cheeseheads had 52% possession and managed seven shots on goal, with Troy Parrott, Sven Mijnans, Mees de Wit and Isak Steiner Jensen on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

AZ secured a 2-1 home win over Sparta in the first leg at AFAS Stadion.

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

Sparta Prague confirmed lineup (4-3-2-1): Jakub Surovcik (GK), Oliver Sonne, Emmanuel Uchenna, Jaroslav Zeleny, Pavel Kaderabek, Hugo Sochurek, Kaan Kairinen, Andy Irving, Jan Kuchta, John Mercado, Matyas Vojta.

AZ Alkmaar confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Jeroen Zoet (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 vs AZ Alkmaar Prediction & Betting Tips

Head into Sparta Prague vs AZ Alkmaar with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Match Prediction

The latest stats suggest that we’ll see a number of goals being scored during this Europa Conference League clash. If you agree with this verdict, you can secure a price of -122 when it comes to betting on Over 2.5 Goals.

We’re constantly keeping tabs on the Europa Conference League team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.

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

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 4 Sparta games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Sparta games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 14 of the last 20 Sparta games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 4 of the last 5 AZ games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 AZ games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 AZ games.

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 54.9% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sparta 1 - 2 AZ Alkmaar

One bet that has caught our eye is Leeroy Echteld's team to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at +650 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Troy Parrott to Score +180

Troy Parrott (AZ) has been among the goals in back-to-back matches. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +180 which will hopefully see him find the net.

Latest Troy Parrott Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+125

First

+330

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Sparta Prague vs AZ Alkmaar 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.

With the bookmakers affording them a 44% chance of winning, Sparta Prague might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +128 when it comes to this Europa Conference League encounter. The market implies that AZ Alkmaar are the most unlikely to win at +188.

If you think Sparta can overcome AZ, then there’s an Asian Handicap option where the former are -109 with a -0.25 deficit. There’s half your money back in the event of a draw.

The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -204 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+128

X

+260

2

+188

Half-Time Result

1

+170

X

+138

2

+225

Double Chance

1X

-278

12

-417

X2

-182

Draw No Bet

1

-152

2

+106

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-109

2 Hcp +0.25

-132

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-204

No

+143

Those interested in favourite Troy Parrott to find the net first are able to get +330. If the Anytime Goalscorer angle makes more appeal, then this is +125.

Troy Parrott (AZ)

First

+125

Anytime

+330

Albion Rrahmani (Sparta)

First

+155

Anytime

+380

Jan Kuchta (Sparta)

First

+170

Anytime

+460

Lukás Haraslín (Sparta)

First

+185

Anytime

+480

Jizz Hornkamp (AZ)

First

+225

Anytime

+600

John Mercado (Sparta)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Mexx Meerdink (AZ)

First

+245

Anytime

+600

Ayoub Oufkir (AZ)

First

+330

Anytime

+800

Sven Mijnans (AZ)

First

+330

Anytime

+850

Weslley Patati (AZ)

First

+360

Anytime

+850

Ibrahim Sadiq (AZ)

First

+375

Anytime

+900

Isak Steiner Jensen (AZ)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Ro-Zangelo Daal (AZ)

First

+475

Anytime

+1200

Kees Smit (AZ)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Andy Irving (Sparta)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Pavel Kadeřábek (Sparta)

First

+550

Anytime

+1400

Kaan Kairinen (Sparta)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Oliver Sonne (Sparta)

First

+700

Anytime

+1600

Asger Sörensen (Sparta)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Sivert Mannsverk (Sparta)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Denso Kasius (AZ)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Peer Koopmeiners (AZ)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Billy Van Duijl (AZ)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Matej Rynes (Sparta)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Jaroslav Zelený (Sparta)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Elias Cobbaut (Sparta)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Filip Panak (Sparta)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

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

Sparta Prague Stats

AZ Alkmaar Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 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 4.00 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 1.50 corners against in the last 2 home matches
• An average of 8.50 corners awarded in the last 2 matches
• An average of 8.00 corners awarded in the last 2 home matches
• Had the most corners in 1 and least corners in 1 of the last 2 matches
• Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 0 of the last 2 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 3.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 52.00% possession in the last 2 matches
• An average of 61.50% possession in the last 2 home matches
• Most possession in 1 of the last 2 matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 2 home matches

Possession

• An average of 52.70% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 56.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches

Sparta Prague vs AZ Alkmaar Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Sparta vs AZ Alkmaar before making your bets. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the Europa Conference League along with up-to-date injury news.

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