What is the prediction for the football match between Sparta Praha and AZ Alkmaar?
Our prediction for the Sparta Praha–AZ Alkmaar match is: AZ Alkmaar to win or draw.
Other OPWIN picks
AZ Alkmaar to win (43% confidence); over 2.5 goals (58% confidence); both teams to score: yes (62% confidence)
Sparta Praha
Across the 3 most recent finished matches with available data, Sparta Praha scored an average of 0.67 goals and conceded 1.67 per match.
AZ Alkmaar
Across the 5 most recent finished matches with available data, AZ Alkmaar scored an average of 1.80 goals and conceded 1.60 per match.
How the recent evidence fits the pick
Recent results add context to Double chance: Draw or Away (X2): Sparta Praha scored 0.67 and conceded 1.67 per match across 3 covered games; AZ Alkmaar scored 1.80 and conceded 1.60 across 5.
Players to watch
Across 3 recent recorded appearances, J. Alcócer contributed 1 goal(s) and 0 assist(s). Available ratings average 6.94/10 across 3 rated appearances. Across 5 recent recorded appearances, M. Meerdink contributed 4 goal(s) and 1 assist(s). Available ratings average 7.19/10 across 5 rated appearances.
Tactical matchup and recent shapes
The current record lists M. Martens as coach of AZ Alkmaar. The latest recorded formations are Sparta Praha in 4-3-3 (Nov 5, 2026) and AZ Alkmaar in 4-2-3-1 (Nov 8, 2026). Across 3 recent matches with possession and shot data, Sparta Praha averaged 44.7% possession and 13.7 shots per match (4.0 on target), a a lower-possession profile that still produces shots profile. Across 11 matches, AZ Alkmaar averaged 58.3% possession and 15.8 shots (5.5 on target), a possession control with high shot volume profile. The clearest contrast in this sample is possession share.
This UEFA Europa League fixture takes place at epet ARENA (Prague).
The recent records do not include at least three completed, scored matches both at home and away for Sparta Praha, so a reliable home/away effect cannot be assessed.
This OPWIN expert read combines the existing model pick with recorded football evidence. Match outcomes remain uncertain.