AZ Alkmaar vs Sparta Praha Prediction - UEFA Europa Conference League

Thanh Vinh•March 12, 2026 09:06

AZ Alkmaar, who have an unbeaten home record, will face Sparta Praha, currently ranked 4th in the UEFA Europa Conference League, at 00:45 on March 13, 2026.

AZ Alkmaar will host Sparta Praha at the AFAS Stadion in the UEFA Europa Conference League at 00:45 on March 13, 2026. This promises to be a dramatic clash as the home team maintains an unbeaten run at their home ground, while the visitors strive to defend their position in the top group.

Current ranking position

Ahead of this match, Sparta Praha is currently in 4th place with 13 points. Their form has been quite stable with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in their last 5 matches. Meanwhile, AZ Alkmaar is in 14th place with 10 points, but they remain a formidable opponent thanks to their impressive performance whenever they play at home.

Performance analysis: Strength at AFAS Stadion

AZ Alkmaar is turning AFAS Stadion into a veritable fortress. In 14 matches played this season, they have secured a total of 9 wins, including 6 wins at home. Notably, the team has not lost a single match at their home ground (6 wins, 1 draw). With an average of 2.1 goals scored per game and only 0.9 goals conceded, AZ Alkmaar's attack is operating extremely effectively.

On the opposite side, Sparta Praha also showed sharpness with 8 wins in 12 matches. However, their away performance still has limitations, having lost 3 away games. Despite possessing a solid defense with only 0.7 goals conceded per game, Sparta Praha is expected to face many difficulties against the attacking pressure from the home team.

Forces and tactical projections

Regarding personnel, neither club has reported any significant injuries or suspensions, allowing coaches to field their best possible lineups. AZ Alkmaar is likely to take control of the game and push forward from the start to maximize their home advantage.

Based on actual statistics, the probability of AZ Alkmaar winning or drawing is rated very highly, at up to 90%. The match is predicted to be tight and not have too many goals scored due to the importance of this encounter in the continental competition.

Match details

  • Time:00:45 on March 13, 2026
  • Stadium:AFAS Stadium
  • Tournament:UEFA Europa Conference League
Team Location Score form
Sparta Prague 4 13 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss
AZ Alkmaar 14 10 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss

Team lineup updated at 00:15 on March 13, 2026

Official lineup

AZ Alkmaar

Diagram: 4-3-3

CoachLeeroy Echtald

Starting lineup:

  • 1. Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro (G)
  • 30. Denso Kasius (D)
  • 3. Wouter Goes (D)
  • 5. Alexandre Penetra (D)
  • 34. Mees de Wit (D)
  • 6. Peer Koopmeiners (M)
  • 10. Sven Mijnans (M)
  • 26. Kees Smith (M)
  • 17. Isak Steiner Jensen (F)
  • 9. Troy Parrott (F)
  • 27. Ro-Zangelo Daal (F)

Substitutes:

  • 12. Hobie Verhulst
  • 31. Daniel Deen
  • 18. Rion Ichihara
  • 22. Elijah Dijkstra
  • 23. Billy van Duijl
  • 7. Wesley Patati
  • 24. Ayoub Oufkir
  • 74. Kasper Boogaard
  • 33. Matěj Šín
  • 11. Ibrahim Sadiq
  • 19. Jizz Hornkamp
  • 35. Mexx Meerdink

Sparta Prague

Diagram: 3-4-3

CoachBrian Priske

Starting lineup:

  • 44. Jakub Surovčík (G)
  • 19. Adam Ševinský (D)
  • 27. Filip Panák (D)
  • 30. Jaroslav Zelený (D)
  • 17. Oliver Sonne (M)
  • 18. Andy Irving (M)
  • 6. Kaan Kairinen (M)
  • 11. Matěj Ryneš (M)
  • 36. Garang Kuol (F)
  • 29. Matyáš Vojta (F)
  • 22. Lukáš Haraslín (F)

Substitutes:

  • 60. Pedro Antonio Rodriguez
  • 61. Daniel Kerr
  • 16. Uchenna Aririerisim
  • 3. Pavel Kadeřábek
  • 20. Sivert Mannsverk
  • 38. Hugo Sochurek
  • 7. John Mercado
  • 10. Jan Kuchta

Thanh Vinh