Sparta Prague vs AZ Prediction & Betting Tips | 19/03/2026

Sparta Prague vs AZ Prediction and Betting Tips | 19 March 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

16 March 2026 • 15:22 UTC • 1 min read

Sparta Prague vs AZ Prediction and Betting Tips 19 March 2026

Sparta Prague will attempt to overturn a 2–1 deficit when they host AZ Alkmaar in the second leg of the Conference League last 16. As Sparta need to adopt an attack-minded approach, we predict that the visitors will seal a 2-1 victory on the break. The Czechs have been excellent at home, winning all of their recent matches with a perfect 100% win rate and averaging an impressive 3.75 goals per game. Their attacking numbers are backed up by a strong expected goals figure of 1.91, suggesting they regularly create high-quality chances. However, Sparta will be without key defender Matej Rynes after he picked up an injury in the first leg.

AZ Alkmaar arrive in good form after a convincing 4–0 win over Heracles, although forward Ro-Zangelo Daal – who scored twice in the first leg – is doubtful with a knock. AZ have struggled away from home recently, winning just 25% of their away games and scoring only 0.75 goals per match. There are no other fresh injury worries in the away team.

With Sparta’s excellent home record and AZ’s inconsistent away performances, the hosts should push aggressively to turn the tie around. Therefore, Over 2.5 goals is our main betting tip, alongside BTTS and AZ to Win (better form).

This Europa Conference League match will be played on Thursday 19 March 2026 at 20:00.

What is our Sparta Prague vs AZ prediction?

Our prediction for this match: Sparta Prague 1 - 2 AZ

Sparta Prague vs AZ Betting Tips

Correct Score: 1-2 @ 1000 Odds
Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -200 Odds
Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -500 Odds
Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -200 Odds
Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -167 Odds
Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -550 Odds
Anytime Goalscorer: Matyas Vojta @ -105 Odds
First Goalscorer: Matyas Vojta @ 375 Odds
Asian Handicap: AZ +0.5 @ -160 Odds
European Handicap: AZ +1 @ -150 Odds
Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
Shots on Target (Away): Over 4.5
Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
Double Chance: X2 @ -150 Odds
Draw No Bet: AZ to Win @ 120 Odds
Half Time/Full Time: AZ to Win/AZ to Win @ 350 Odds
Clean Sheet: Sparta Prague - No @ -400 Odds

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Sparta Prague Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwwwdwdllw	2.00
Home	wwww	3.00
Away	wwddll	1.33

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	60%	100%	33%
Average Goals Per Game	3.20	4.75	2.17
Scored	2.30	3.75	1.33
Conceded	0.90	1.00	0.83
BTTS	40%	50%	33%
Clean Sheets	60%	50%	67%
Failed to Score	20%	0%	33%
Expected Goals	1.59	1.91	1.37
Expected Goals Against	1.32	0.94	1.57

AZ Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dwlwwlwlww	1.90
Home	dwwwww	2.67
Away	wlll	0.75

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	60%	83%	25%
Average Goals Per Game	2.90	3.33	2.25
Scored	1.90	2.67	0.75
Conceded	1.00	0.67	1.50
BTTS	60%	67%	50%
Clean Sheets	20%	33%	0%
Failed to Score	20%	0%	50%
Expected Goals	1.60	1.74	1.38
Expected Goals Against	1.12	0.95	1.37