Sparta Praha v AZ Alkmaar prediction

UEFA Europa League · Thu, 26 Nov 2026 20:00 GMT · epet ARENA

Updated 11 Oct 2026, 16:53 UK · refreshed continuously

TACTIX’s free model pick for Sparta Praha v AZ Alkmaar, UEFA Europa League on Thu, 26 Nov 2026 20:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.

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The match

Sparta Praha host AZ Alkmaar in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday 26 November (kick-off 20:00 UK).

Form and the table

Nine of Sparta Praha’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (60%). Both teams scored in seven of Sparta Praha’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). At home, Sparta Praha have three wins, two draws and two defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 1.57 points per game, scoring 1.57 and conceding 1.43.

Eight of AZ Alkmaar’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in seven of AZ Alkmaar’s last 15 results in all competitions (47%). Away from home, AZ Alkmaar have four wins, one draw and three defeats in their last 8 away matches in all competitions — 1.63 points per game, scoring 1.88 and conceding 1.13.

Sparta Praha are winless in their last three matches in all competitions. AZ Alkmaar have lost their last three matches in all competitions. Sparta Praha (22nd) and AZ Alkmaar (14th) are two points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have AZ Alkmaar the stronger side, 101 rating points above Sparta Praha (AZ Alkmaar 1702, Sparta Praha 1602, after at least 34 rated matches each).

Head-to-head

The most recent meeting, on 19 March 2026, finished Sparta Praha 0–4 AZ Alkmaar.

Team news

Predicted Sparta Praha XI (4-3-3): J. Surovčík, M. Suchomel, T. Guddal, J. Zelený, K. Hoever, R. Macek, A. Irving, S. Mannsverk, J. Alcócer, J. Brunes, M. Vojta — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, J. Mercado (5.1 per match over four appearances, two goals) and J. Alcócer (4.4 per match over six appearances, one goal and one assist) have been Sparta Praha’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Sparta Praha (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), J. Mercado averages 2.6 shots per 90 over 316 minutes, with a shot in four of the last six appearances. J. Alcócer averages 1.2 key passes per 90 over 1082 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.

Predicted AZ Alkmaar XI (4-2-3-1): J. De Busser, L. Schouten, M. de Wit, W. Hoedt, E. Dijkstra, P. Koopmeiners, D. Kwakman, V. Byskov, R. Daal, W. Patati, M. Meerdink — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Ro-Zangelo Daal (5.3 per match over 15 appearances, five goals and one assist) and Peer Koopmeiners (4.4 per match over 15 appearances, two goals and one assist) have been AZ Alkmaar’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for AZ Alkmaar (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Ro-Zangelo Daal averages 2.3 key passes per 90 over 1204 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances. Peer Koopmeiners averages 1.4 key passes per 90 over 1345 minutes, with a key pass in five of the last 10 appearances.

Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.

The Numbers

Kick-off: Thu, 26 Nov 2026 20:00 GMT · UEFA Europa League · epet ARENA
Head-to-head (last 2): Sparta Praha 0 · draws 0 · AZ Alkmaar 2 · 3.5 goals/game
Recent form: Sparta Praha 1W 1D 3L · AZ Alkmaar 1W 1D 3L

Sparta Praha v AZ Alkmaar (UEFA Europa League): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 11 October 2026). See the live track record →

Key Stats

1.13 / 1.25

Goals

against 2 / 1.25 · 3 of the last 5 over 2.5

over 8 matches

4.88 / 5.38

Corners

against 7.25 / 3.38 · 3 of the last 5 over 9.5

over 8 matches

3.5 / 5.38

Shots on target

against 5.25 / 3.63 · 4 of the last 5 over 8.5

over 8 matches

2.5 / 2

Cards

against 1.63 / 2.13 · 3 of the last 5 over 3.5

over 8 matches

Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 5 November 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.

Per game, last 8 played matches, friendlies left out, to 5 November 2026. Goals in a match that went to extra time count at the 90-minute score; its other figures are left out. Bars: for (mint) against (amber), scaled to the larger figure in the row. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
Per game	Sparta Praha for / against	Line	AZ Alkmaar for / against
Goals scored	1.13 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5	2.5standard	1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5
Corners won	4.88 for · 7.25 against n 8 Last 5	9.5standard	5.38 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5
Shots	11.38 for · 16.88 against n 8 Last 5	19.5standard	14.88 for · 9.75 against n 8 Last 5
Shots on target	3.5 for · 5.25 against n 8 Last 5	8.5standard	5.38 for · 3.63 against n 8 Last 5
Fouls committed	12.75 for · 11.5 against n 8 Last 5	21.5standard	14.5 for · 13.63 against n 8 Last 5
Cards shown	2.5 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5	3.5standard	2 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5

Sparta Praha

Sparta Praha Goalkeeper

Sparta Praha — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
J. Surovčík	6	91544 min	223.6 /90	40.7 /90	00 /90

Sparta Praha — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sparta Praha before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
J. Surovčík n 8	90.5	3.5 5/4

Sparta Praha Defensive

Sparta Praha — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
M. Suchomel	6	86515 min	132.3 /90	81.4 /90	20.3 /90	254.4 /90	81.4 /90	20.3 /90
Tobias Kvalvagnes Guddal	4	77307 min	30.9 /90	51.5 /90	00 /90	154.4 /90	61.8 /90	00 /90
M. Ryneš	3	88264 min	31 /90	10.3 /90	20.7 /90	51.7 /90	62 /90	20.7 /90
A. Ševínský	3	71214 min	20.8 /90	20.8 /90	31.3 /90	104.2 /90	41.7 /90	00 /90
K. Hoever	3	66198 min	73.2 /90	20.9 /90	10.5 /90	156.8 /90	20.9 /90	10.5 /90
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Sparta Praha — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sparta Praha before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
J. Surovčík n 8	90.5	0 0/0	0.4 3/0	—
M. Suchomel n 8	81.3	1.4 5/4	1 3/2	—
J. Alcócer n 6	80.3	1.3 4/2	2.2 5/3	—
Roman Macek n 6	71	1.3 5/1	1.5 3/3	—
J. Brunes n 6	62.3	1 3/1	1 2/1	—
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Sparta Praha — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sparta Praha before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
M. Suchomel n 8	81.3	1.9 6/4
J. Alcócer n 6	80.3	0.9 4/1
Roman Macek n 6	71	3 5/5
J. Brunes n 6	62.3	0.5 1/1
A. Irving n 7	61.4	0.6 3/0
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Sparta Praha Attacking

Sparta Praha — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
J. Alcócer	6	80482 min	10.2 /90	10.2 /90	122.2 /90	30.6 /90	61.1 /90	173.2 /90
J. Brunes	6	62374 min	00 /90	10.2 /90	81.9 /90	20.5 /90	61.4 /90	10.2 /90
J. Mercado	4	65261 min	20.7 /90	00 /90	93.1 /90	31 /90	31 /90	134.5 /90
M. Vojta	2	4589 min	00 /90	00 /90	11 /90	00 /90	22 /90	11 /90
Roman Macek	6	71426 min	00 /90	00 /90	20.4 /90	00 /90	51.1 /90	00 /90
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Sparta Praha — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sparta Praha before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
J. Surovčík n 8	90.5	0 0/0	0 0/0
M. Suchomel n 8	81.3	0.6 4/0	0.4 3/0
J. Alcócer n 6	80.3	2.2 5/4	0.6 2/1
Roman Macek n 6	71	0.4 1/1	0 0/0
J. Brunes n 6	62.3	1.9 5/3	0.5 2/0
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Sparta Praha — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for Sparta Praha before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
J. Surovčík n 8	90.5	0 0/0	0.1 1/0
M. Suchomel n 8	81.3	0.1 1/0	0 0/0
J. Alcócer n 6	80.3	0.2 1/0	0.2 1/0
Roman Macek n 6	71	0 0/0	0 0/0
J. Brunes n 6	62.3	0 0/0	0.2 1/0
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AZ Alkmaar

AZ Alkmaar Goalkeeper

AZ Alkmaar — Goalkeeper: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Saves	Goals conceded	Penalties saved
Jari De Busser	14	901260 min	302.1 /90	50.4 /90	00 /90

AZ Alkmaar — Goalkeeper saves: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for AZ Alkmaar before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 2+, lower cell 3+.
Player	Mins	Saves 2+3+
Jari De Busser n 8	90	2.3 5/4

AZ Alkmaar Defensive

AZ Alkmaar — Defensive: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Tackles	Interceptions	Blocks	Duels won	Fouls committed	Yellow cards
L. Schouten	13	841091 min	282.3 /90	121 /90	60.5 /90	665.4 /90	171.4 /90	20.2 /90
W. Goes	12	82982 min	232.1 /90	222 /90	40.4 /90	555 /90	111 /90	20.2 /90
E. Dijkstra	12	77928 min	171.6 /90	80.8 /90	00 /90	383.7 /90	50.5 /90	10.1 /90
M. Chávez	10	80801 min	252.8 /90	40.4 /90	20.2 /90	455.1 /90	131.5 /90	10.1 /90
M. de Wit	7	60423 min	112.3 /90	00 /90	10.2 /90	173.6 /90	61.3 /90	10.2 /90
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AZ Alkmaar — Discipline: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for AZ Alkmaar before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Fouls committed 1+2+	Fouls won 1+2+	Likely duel
Jari De Busser n 8	90	0 0/0	0.3 2/0	—
P. Koopmeiners n 8	90	2.4 8/6	0.6 5/0	—
R. Daal n 8	75.4	0.6 4/0	2.1 7/5	—
L. Schouten n 8	80.1	1.8 7/4	0.3 2/0	—
Mexx Meerdink n 8	78.6	2.1 6/5	1.3 6/3	—
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AZ Alkmaar — Tackles: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for AZ Alkmaar before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Tackles 1+2+
P. Koopmeiners n 8	90	3 8/6
R. Daal n 8	75.4	2.1 7/4
L. Schouten n 8	80.1	2.4 8/5
Mexx Meerdink n 8	78.6	0.6 3/1
W. Goes n 8	77.8	2.2 7/3
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AZ Alkmaar Attacking

AZ Alkmaar — Attacking: season totals in played matches, friendlies left out, appearances of 15+ minutes; per 90 minutes under each figure; total minutes under the average, before kick-off.
Player	Apps	Avg mins	Goals	Assists	Shots	Shots on target	Key passes	Dribbles completed
Mexx Meerdink	13	801042 min	60.5 /90	10.1 /90	312.7 /90	171.5 /90	40.3 /90	90.8 /90
A. Oufkir	8	46367 min	00 /90	00 /90	71.7 /90	30.7 /90	71.7 /90	112.7 /90
B. Kovacs	3	56168 min	00 /90	00 /90	42.1 /90	10.5 /90	31.6 /90	10.5 /90
J. Hornkamp	2	3264 min	22.8 /90	00 /90	57 /90	57 /90	34.2 /90	00 /90
T. Parrott	1	3333 min	00 /90	00 /90	12.7 /90	00 /90	00 /90	00 /90
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AZ Alkmaar — Shooting: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for AZ Alkmaar before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Shots 1+2+	Shots on target 1+2+
Jari De Busser n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
P. Koopmeiners n 8	90	1.1 6/2	0.4 3/0
R. Daal n 8	75.4	1.8 7/5	0.6 4/0
L. Schouten n 8	80.1	0.4 3/0	0 0/0
Mexx Meerdink n 8	78.6	2.4 8/4	1.6 8/3
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AZ Alkmaar — Goalscoring: per 90 minutes, each player’s last 8 appearances of 15+ minutes in played matches, friendlies left out for AZ Alkmaar before kick-off, to 5 November 2026. Meter: one column per match, newest first; upper cell 1+, lower cell 2+.
Player	Mins	Goals 1+2+	Assists 1+2+
Jari De Busser n 8	90	0 0/0	0 0/0
P. Koopmeiners n 8	90	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
R. Daal n 8	75.4	0.1 1/0	0.1 1/0
L. Schouten n 8	80.1	0 0/0	0 0/0
Mexx Meerdink n 8	78.6	0.6 4/0	0 0/0
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Form, Head-to-Head & Standings

The numbers behind Sparta Praha v AZ Alkmaar — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)

Recent form

Sparta PrahaLWDLL

Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1.2 scored / 1.8 conceded per game

AZ AlkmaarDWLLL

Last 5: 1W 1D 3L · 1.4 scored / 1.4 conceded per game

Head-to-head last 2

Sparta Praha 0 · 0 draws · AZ Alkmaar 2 · 3.5 goals/game

2026-03-19 Sparta Praha 0–4 AZ Alkmaar
2026-03-12 AZ Alkmaar 2–1 Sparta Praha

League standing · 2026/27

Sparta Praha#22 pos4 pts4 pl0 GD

AZ Alkmaar#14 pos6 pts4 pl+3 GD

Goals per game

Sparta Praha scored1.5

AZ Alkmaar scored1.75

Sparta Praha conceded1.5

AZ Alkmaar conceded1

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What is the head-to-head record between Sparta Praha and AZ Alkmaar?: In their last 2 meetings, Sparta Praha won 0, AZ Alkmaar won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 3.5 goals per game.
What is the recent form of Sparta Praha and AZ Alkmaar?: Recent form — Sparta Praha 1W 1D 3L; AZ Alkmaar 1W 1D 3L.

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