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Sparta Prague vs AZ Alkmaar

Europe Europe

Conference League 2025/2026 epet ARENA, Prague
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Match Events

8' Event
Jensen I.
Assist: Smit K.
53'
Mijnans S.
54'
Sub
Irving A. In: Haraslin L.
Out: Irving A.

AI Match Summary

This match ends 0-4, with AZ Alkmaar advancing. Cup football at its most decisive.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

46%
Sparta Prague
15%
Draws
39%
AZ Alkmaar
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Sparta Prague

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

46% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Sparta Prague come out ahead of AZ Alkmaar on wins alone.
  • 46% — that's where the model lands on Sparta Prague taking it.
  • Sparta Prague have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor AZ Alkmaar, who have won 1 of the last 2 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69.8%
Sparta Prague Clean Sheet 10%
AZ Alkmaar Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Sparta Prague AZ Alkmaar
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 18 16
Draws 1 8
Losses 10 5
Goals Scored 2 2.21
Goals Conceded 1.24 1.14
Expected Goals (xG) 1.44 1.88
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Mar 19, 2026 Conference League
Sparta Prague vs AZ Alkmaar
0:4
Mar 12, 2026 Conference League
AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Prague
2:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Sparta Prague Compare

Avg xG / game 1.11
Avg xA / game 0.72

AZ Alkmaar Compare

Top Goalscorer Jensen I.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Parrott T.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.71
Avg xA / game 1.04

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Sparta Prague 74 / 100
AZ Alkmaar 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Sparta Prague AZ Alkmaar

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Sparta Prague Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

These sides typically produce 3.50 goals when they meet.

Attacking prowess: Sparta Prague scored in 76% of their last 29 outings.

Defensive concern: AZ Alkmaar conceded in 66% of 29 recent games.

Sparta Prague went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Sparta Prague VS AZ Alkmaar
2 Goals Scored 2.25
1.5 Goals Conceded 0.88
100% Over 1.5 75%
88% Over 2.5 38%
38% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Sparta Prague

(Home)
20 Sept
Sigma Olomouc
0 : 3
Sparta Prague
16 Sept
Ararat-Armenia
1 : 4
Sparta Prague
12 Sept
Sparta Prague
2 : 0
Jablonec
09 Sept
Zizkov
0 : 5
Sparta Prague
06 Sept
Hradec Kralove
2 : 1
Sparta Prague
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AZ Alkmaar

(Away)
20 Sept
AZ Alkmaar
1 : 0
Telstar
16 Sept
Sunderland
1 : 0
AZ Alkmaar
11 Sept
AZ Alkmaar
1 : 1
Willem II
06 Sept
Heerenveen
2 : 3
AZ Alkmaar
29 Aug
AZ Alkmaar
5 : 2
G.A. Eagles
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/16-finals
KuPS 0
Lech Poznan 3
Shakhtar -
TBD -
Noah 1
AZ Alkmaar 4
Sparta Prague -
TBD -
Zrinjski 1
Crystal Palace 3
AEK Larnaca -
TBD -
Jagiellonia 4
Fiorentina 5
Rakow Czestochowa -
TBD -
Shkendija Tetovo 0
Samsunspor 5
Rayo Vallecano -
TBD -
Drita 4
Celje 6
AEK -
TBD -
Sigma Olomouc 3
Lausanne 2
Mainz -
TBD -
Omonia 1
Rijeka 4
Strasbourg -
TBD -
1/8-finals
Lech Poznan 3
Shakhtar 4
AZ Alkmaar 6
Sparta Prague 1
Crystal Palace 2
AEK Larnaca 1
Fiorentina 4
Rakow Czestochowa 2
Samsunspor 2
Rayo Vallecano 3
Celje 2
AEK 4
Sigma Olomouc 0
Mainz 2
Rijeka 2
Strasbourg 3
Quarter-finals
Shakhtar 5
AZ Alkmaar 2
Crystal Palace 4
Fiorentina 2
Rayo Vallecano 4
AEK 3
Mainz 2
Strasbourg 4
Semi-finals
Shakhtar 2
Crystal Palace 5
Rayo Vallecano 2
Strasbourg 0
Final
Crystal Palace 1
Rayo Vallecano 0