AZ vs Sparta Praha Prediction, Preview and Stats

Europe flag 2025/2026 Europa Conference League, Europe
AFAS Stadion Thu, 12 Mar - 5:45 PM
Europa Conference League
AZ AZ
2 Winner 1
Sparta Praha SPA
Full Time Thu, 12 Mar 5:45 PM
Troy Parrott - 87', 29'
Goal
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Goal
Matyas Vojta - 50'

CONTEXT

The match between AZ and Sparta Praha has finished, with the home side securing a 2-1 victory after leading 1-0 at halftime. This outcome fully aligned with the pre-match market, which correctly anticipated the hosts coming out on top. AZ entered the contest with a 53.8% implied probability of winning, alongside a 25.1% chance for a draw and a 21.2% chance for an away upset. Following the final whistle, the overall deviation level was classified as significant (46.2%) in favor of AZ. On the pitch, AZ controlled the tempo of the game, holding 56% of the possession compared to Sparta Praha's 44%. Expected goals (xG) data was unavailable for this fixture, preventing a direct assessment of whether the exact scoreline was consistent with underlying chance creation. However, the match's overall efficiency shift was ultimately evaluated to be in line with pre-match projections. The fixture concluded without any red cards, ensuring both teams maintained their full complement of players throughout the 90 minutes. With no major disciplinary events to disrupt the tactical momentum, AZ successfully utilized their status as the strictly stronger team to lock down the victory.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: AZ showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

S. Gishamer

25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

W. Altmann

4th Official

S. Schreiner

1st Assistant

R. Brandner

2nd Assistant

AZ L. Echteld
L. Echteld
VS
Sparta Praha B. Priske Pedersen
B. Priske Pedersen
1.67
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
2.17
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Jagiellonia Białystok Rank: 68 D
Drita Rank: 57 W
Shelbourne Rank: W
Crystal Palace Rank: 87 L
Slovan Bratislava Rank: 74 W
AEK Larnaca Rank: L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Aberdeen Rank: 59 W
Universitatea Craiova Rank: 71 W
Legia Warszawa Rank: 62 W
Raków Częstochowa Rank: 71 D
Rijeka Rank: 72 L
Shamrock Rovers Rank: W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home AZ
53.8%
Draw
25.06%
Away Sparta Praha
21.15%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
53.67
53.55
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
AZ
Sparta Praha
Power Score
53.67
53.55
League Position
14
4
Global Rank
127
136

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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AZ — Opponent-weighted form score
Sparta Praha — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) AZ Sparta Praha

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

AZ

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Sparta Praha

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

AZ ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sparta Praha
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
54.29
16.70
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
16.70
54.29
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
AZ +3.08 Efficiency Index
vs
Sparta Praha -3.08 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
AZ
Sparta Praha
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

AZ ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sparta Praha
Created Set-piece attacking threat
AZ Sparta Praha
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
—
—
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
AZ Sparta Praha
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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—
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
AZ
Sparta Praha
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter Attack / Transition data not available for this match.
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

AZ AZ Home
0 matches
Sparta Praha SPA Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-03-13T00:59:10+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-3
Match Formation 3-4-3
Pitch
R. Owusu-Oduro
Netherlands
1 R. Owusu-Oduro
D. Kasius
Substitution
Netherlands
30 D. Kasius
W. Goes
Netherlands
3 W. Goes
A. Penetra Correia
Portugal
5 A. Penetra Correia
M. De Wit
Netherlands
34 M. De Wit
P. Koopmeiners
Netherlands
6 P. Koopmeiners
K. Smit
Netherlands
26 K. Smit
S. Mijnans
Netherlands
10 (C) S. Mijnans
I. Jensen
Substitution
Denmark
17 I. Jensen
T. Parrott
Republic of Ireland
9 T. Parrott
R. Daal
Netherlands
27 R. Daal
Pitch
J. Surovčík
Slovakia
44 J. Surovčík
J. Zelený
Czech Republic
30 J. Zelený
F. Panák
Substitution
Czech Republic
27 F. Panák
A. Ševínský
Czech Republic
19 A. Ševínský
M. Ryneš
Substitution
Czech Republic
11 M. Ryneš
K. Kairinen
Finland
6 K. Kairinen
A. Irving
Scotland
18 A. Irving
O. Sonne
Peru
17 O. Sonne
L. Haraslín
Substitution
Slovakia
22 (C) L. Haraslín
M. Vojta
Substitution
Czech Republic
29 M. Vojta
G. Kuol
Substitution
Australia
36 G. Kuol

General Information

Date & Time :
Mar 12, 2026, 05:45 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Europa Conference League, Europe
Stadium :
AFAS Stadion
Capacity :
19500
Attendance :
14013
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Walter Altmann
Santino Schreiner
Roland Brandner
Sebastian Gishamer

Statistics

Possession
AZ
58%
SPA
42%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
9 Big Chances Created 3
10 Shots 1
68 Dangerous attacks 27
56 Possession 44
8 Corners 2
15 Free kicks 11
1 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

2 Assists 1
18 Goal Attempts 5
91 Ball Safe 85
9 Successful Dribbles 8
64 Successful Dribbles Percentage 38
20 Throwins 15
14 Dribble Attempts 21
2 Goal Kicks 11
2 Substitutions 5
2 Hit Woodwork 0

Attacking

101 Attacks 79
7 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

81 Successful Passes Percentage 80
52 Long Passes 38
362 Successful Passes 280
445 Passes 350
44 Successful Long Passes Percentage 29
20 Key Passes 4
23 Successful Long Passes 11

Defensive

11 Interceptions 14
24 Tackles 10
1 Saves 5

Build-up

17 Total Crosses 8
3 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

11 Fouls 15
2 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Sebastian Gishamer

Starting XI ▼

1
Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro
Rome Jayden Owusu-Oduro Goalkeeper
6.23
3
Wouter Goes
Wouter Goes Defender
7.46
5
Alexandre Penetra
Alexandre Penetra Defender
7.02
30
Denso Kasius
Denso Kasius Defender
6.94
22
Elijah Dijkstra
Elijah Dijkstra
Defender59'
7.04
34
Mees de Wit
Mees de Wit Defender
7.06
6
Peer Koopmeiners
Peer Koopmeiners Midfielder
8.11
10
Sven Mijnans
Sven Mijnans (C) Midfielder
6.68
26
Kees Smit
Kees Smit Midfielder
6.92
9
Troy Parrott
Troy Parrott Attacker
2
8.93
17
Isak Jensen
Isak Jensen Attacker
6.78
7
Weslley Patati
Weslley Patati
Attacker69'
6.79
27
Ro-Zangelo Daal
Ro-Zangelo Daal Attacker
8.63
Referee : Sebastian Gishamer

Starting XI ▼

44
Jakub Surovcik
Jakub Surovcik Goalkeeper
7.17
19
Adam Sevinsky
Adam Sevinsky Defender
6.68
27
Filip Panák
Filip Panák Defender
6.93
20
Sivert Mannsverk
Sivert Mannsverk
Midfielder46'
6.54
30
Jaroslav Zelený
Jaroslav Zelený Defender
7.26
6
Kaan Kairinen
Kaan Kairinen Midfielder
6.13
11
Matej Rynes
Matej Rynes Midfielder
6.36
16
Emmanuel Uchenna
Emmanuel Uchenna
Defender32'
7.07
17
Oliver Sonne
Oliver Sonne Midfielder
6.43
18
Andrew Irving
Andrew Irving Midfielder
7.24
22
Lukas Haraslin
Lukas Haraslin (C) Attacker
6.68
10
Jan Kuchta
Jan Kuchta
Attacker76'
6.41
29
Matyas Vojta
Matyas Vojta Attacker
7.13
3
Pavel Kaderabek
Pavel Kaderabek
Defender76'
6.19
36
Garang Kuol
Garang Kuol Attacker
6.26
7
John Mercado
John Mercado
Attacker46'
6.14

Events

2ND-HALF
90+5'
Event
Pavel Kaderabek
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
Event
Troy Parrott
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
87'
79'
Event
Jaroslav Zelený
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
76'
Event
Pavel Kaderabek → Matyas Vojta
6th Substitution
76'
Event
Jan Kuchta → Lukas Haraslin
7th Substitution
Event
Weslley Patati → Isak Jensen
5th Substitution
69'
Event
Elijah Dijkstra → Denso Kasius
4th Substitution
59'
50'
Event
Matyas Vojta
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Denso Kasius
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
49'
48'
Event
Kaan Kairinen
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
46'
Event
Sivert Mannsverk → Filip Panák
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
John Mercado → Garang Kuol
3rd Substitution
1ST-HALF
32'
Event
Emmanuel Uchenna → Matej Rynes
1st Substitution
Event
Troy Parrott
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
29'

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
The second half has concluded, with the final score being AZ 2, Sparta Prague 1.
90
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Pavel Kaderábek from Sparta Prague receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
90
Update Update
Kees Smit from AZ is awarded a free kick in their own half.
90
Update Update
Oliver Sonne commits a foul for Sparta Prague.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of stoppage time.
90
Update Update
Kees Smit from AZ is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
90
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Troy Parrott from AZ heads the ball over the goal from the center of the box. The chance was created by a cross from Sven Mijnans after a set piece.
90
Update Update
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ earns a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
90
Update Update
Pavel Kaderábek from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
89
Update Update
Adam Sevínsky from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
89
Update Update
Troy Parrott of AZ earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
87
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! AZ takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against Sparta Prague. Troy Parrott scores with a powerful right-footed shot from the middle of the box, sending the ball to the upper center of the net. The assist came from Ro-Zangelo Daal.
86
Attempt Attempt
Goal! AZ takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against Sparta Prague. Troy Parrott scores with a powerful right-footed shot from the middle of the box, sending the ball into the top center of the net. The assist comes from Ro-Zangelo Daal.
85
Update Update
Jan Kuchta from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
85
Update Update
Wouter Goes from AZ is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
83
Update Update
Sivert Mannsverk from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
83
Update Update
Weslley Patati from AZ earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
83
Update Update
Sivert Mannsverk of Sparta Prague has been awarded a free kick in the defensive zone.
83
Update Update
Foul committed by Peer Koopmeiners of AZ.
81
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after a deflection off Jakub Surovcík.
81
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after Jakub Surovcík allowed the ball to go out.
80
Update Update
Jaroslav Zeleny from Sparta Prague earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
80
Update Update
Weslley Patati from AZ commits a foul.
80
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Mees de Wit from AZ took a left-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it sailed high and to the left. The chance was set up by Peer Koopmeiners, who provided a precise through ball.
79
Update Update
Weslley Patati from AZ earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
79
Update Update
Weslley Patati from AZ earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
79
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jaroslav Zeleny from Sparta Prague receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
77
Update Update
Sivert Mannsverk of Sparta Prague earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
77
Update Update
Troy Parrott commits a foul for AZ.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Prague: Pavel Kaderábek comes on to take the place of Matyás Vojta.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Prague: Jan Kuchta comes on to take the place of Lukás Haraslín.
74
Attempt Attempt
Sven Mijnans from AZ tries a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it's blocked.
74
Attempt Attempt
Shot on goal denied. Sven Mijnans from AZ takes a right-footed attempt from the right side of the penalty area, but Jakub Surovcík of Sparta Prague makes a save right in the middle of the goal, with assistance from Elijah Dijkstra.
73
Attempt Attempt
Shot on goal denied. Kees Smit from AZ takes a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
73
Attempt Attempt
A shot attempt is thwarted. Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ tries a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Elijah Dijkstra.
72
Update Update
Weslley Patati from AZ strikes the crossbar with a left-footed effort from the middle of the penalty area.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after Adam Sevínsky allowed the ball to go out.
71
Attempt Attempt
A shot attempt was thwarted. Weslley Patati from AZ unleashed a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Peer Koopmeiners.
69
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Weslley Patati comes on to take the place of Isak Jensen.
69
Update Update
Offside call against AZ. Mees de Wit has been flagged for being in an offside position.
66
Attempt Attempt
A shot was thwarted. Troy Parrott from AZ tried a left-footed effort from the right side of the six-yard area, but it was blocked. The chance was set up by a cross from Peer Koopmeiners.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after Emmanuel Uchenna allowed the ball to go out.
65
Attempt Attempt
A shot attempt is thwarted. Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ takes a right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Sven Mijnans.
64
Update Update
Sivert Mannsverk from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
64
Update Update
Peer Koopmeiners from AZ earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
63
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Isak Jensen from AZ took a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
61
Update Update
Emmanuel Uchenna from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
61
Update Update
Troy Parrott from AZ earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
59
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Elijah Dijkstra comes on to take the place of Denso Kasius.
58
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
56
Update Update
Andy Irving from Sparta Prague earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
56
Update Update
Kees Smit from AZ commits a foul.
54
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Troy Parrott of AZ took a left-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed over the bar. The attempt was set up by Sven Mijnans.
54
Update Update
John Mercado from Sparta Prague committed a handball.
52
Update Update
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
52
Update Update
Oliver Sonne from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
50
Corner Corner
Goal! The score is now AZ 1, Sparta Prague 1. Matyás Vojta from Sparta Prague scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, placing the ball into the bottom left corner. The assist came from Andy Irving after a set piece.
50
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! It's now AZ 1, Sparta Prague 1. Matyás Vojta from Sparta Prague scores with a left-footed strike from the left side of the six-yard box, finding the bottom left corner. The assist came from Andy Irving after a set piece.
49
Update Update
Denso Kasius from AZ commits a foul.
49
Update Update
Lukás Haraslín from Sparta Prague earns a free kick on the left side of the pitch.
49
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Denso Kasius from AZ receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
48
Update Update
Kaan Kairinen from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
48
Update Update
Troy Parrott from AZ earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
48
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Kaan Kairinen from Sparta Prague receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
47
Update Update
Offside call against AZ. Isak Jensen has been flagged for being in an offside position.
45
Update Update
The first half concludes with the score at AZ 1, Sparta Prague 0.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Prague: John Mercado comes on to take the place of Garang Kuol.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
45
Update Update
Isak Jensen from AZ committed a foul.
45
Update Update
Jaroslav Zeleny from Sparta Prague earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Prague: John Mercado comes on to take the place of Garang Kuol.
45
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Prague: Sivert Mannsverk comes on to take the place of Filip Panák.
44
Update Update
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ earns a free kick in the offensive half of the field.
44
Update Update
Andy Irving from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
42
Update Update
Lukás Haraslín from Sparta Prague earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
42
Update Update
Denso Kasius from AZ commits a foul.
39
Corner Corner
Denso Kasius from AZ strikes the left post with a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, after receiving assistance from Kees Smit following a corner kick.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after Jakub Surovcík allowed the ball to go out.
38
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after Adam Sevínsky allowed the ball to go out.
37
Attempt Attempt
The shot is blocked. Lukás Haraslín from Sparta Prague takes a right-footed attempt from the left side of the penalty area, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
34
Update Update
Wouter Goes from AZ is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
34
Update Update
Matyás Vojta from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
33
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Denso Kasius from AZ took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.
32
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Prague: Emmanuel Uchenna comes on to take the place of Matej Rynes.
31
Update Update
Match interruption - AZ.
31
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
30
Update Update
Foul committed by Peer Koopmeiners of AZ.
30
Update Update
Matyás Vojta from Sparta Prague earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! AZ takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Sparta Prague. Troy Parrott scores with a powerful left-footed shot from the center of the box, finding the top left corner of the net. The assist comes from Ro-Zangelo Daal.
28
Update Update
Kees Smit from AZ earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
28
Update Update
Andy Irving of Sparta Prague commits a foul.
26
Attempt Attempt
A shot attempt was thwarted. Troy Parrott from AZ took a left-footed shot from a challenging position on the left side, but it was blocked. He received assistance from Sven Mijnans.
26
Corner Corner
Missed opportunity! Denso Kasius of AZ took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. The chance was set up by Peer Koopmeiners after a corner kick.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after Filip Panák allowed the ball to go out.
25
Attempt Attempt
A shot on goal has been denied. Denso Kasius from AZ took a right-footed attempt from the right side of the penalty area, but Jakub Surovcík of Sparta Prague made a great save right in the middle of the goal. The effort was set up by Troy Parrott.
24
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Troy Parrott from AZ took a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.
22
Update Update
Isak Jensen from AZ commits a foul.
22
Update Update
Lukás Haraslín from Sparta Prague is awarded a free kick on the left flank.
21
Update Update
Isak Jensen from AZ committed a handball foul.
20
Update Update
The pause has ended. They are set to resume play.
19
Update Update
The game is currently paused due to an injury to Jakub Surovcík from Sparta Prague.
19
Update Update
The game is currently on hold due to an injury to Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after Jaroslav Zeleny allowed the ball to go out.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after a deflection off Jakub Surovcík.
15
Update Update
Oliver Sonne from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
15
Update Update
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ earns a free kick on the left flank.
14
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. Kees Smit from AZ takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Isak Jensen.
11
Attempt Attempt
The shot was deflected. Peer Koopmeiners from AZ tried to take a right-footed shot from the middle of the box, but it was blocked. He received assistance from Troy Parrott.
11
Attempt Attempt
The shot was denied. Troy Parrott from AZ tried a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked.
11
Update Update
Oliver Sonne from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
10
Update Update
Filip Panák from Sparta Prague earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
10
Update Update
Sven Mijnans from AZ commits a foul.
9
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Sparta Prague after a foul by Jayden Owusu-Oduro from Rome.
9
Attempt Attempt
Shot on goal denied. Andy Irving from Sparta Prague takes a left-footed strike from a challenging position on the left, but the goalkeeper makes the save.
6
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Matyás Vojta from Sparta Prague took a right-footed shot from close range, but it sails just over the bar.
6
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Sparta Prague after Wouter Goes allowed the ball to go out of play.
2
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Oliver Sonne from Sparta Prague attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it went wide.

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: AZ exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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