Sparta Praha vs AZ Prediction, Preview and Stats

Europe flag 2025/2026 Europa Conference League, Europe
TC Strahov Thu, 19 Mar - 8:00 PM
Europa Conference League
Sparta Praha SPA
0 Winner 4
AZ AZ
Full Time Thu, 19 Mar 8:00 PM
Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 1 - 6
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Goal
Ro-Zangelo Daal - 73'
Sven Mijnans - 62'
Troy Parrott - 58'
Isak Jensen - 8'

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Sparta Praha 0–4 AZ. The result saw AZ take the points. AZ showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result diverged from the pre-match projection. Possession was 44%–56%.

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 diverging from the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
  • Market: Sparta Praha 39.1% | Draw 26.4% | AZ 34.5%.
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
No referee statistics available.
Sparta Praha B. Priske Pedersen
B. Priske Pedersen
VS
AZ L. Echteld
L. Echteld
1.86
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.67
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
AZ Rank: 73 L
Aberdeen Rank: 57 W
Universitatea Craiova Rank: 71 W
Legia Warszawa Rank: 63 W
Raków Częstochowa Rank: 68 D
Rijeka Rank: 71 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Jagiellonia Białystok Rank: 64 D
Drita Rank: 56 W
Shelbourne Rank: W
Crystal Palace Rank: 86 L
Slovan Bratislava Rank: 72 W
AEK Larnaca Rank: L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 1
1

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Sparta Praha
39.11%
Draw
26.4%
Away AZ
34.49%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
71.07
74.96
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sparta Praha
AZ
Power Score
71.07
74.96
League Position
4
14
Global Rank
156
92

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

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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Sparta Praha

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

AZ

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

Sparta Praha ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy AZ
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
18.18
31.96
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
31.96
18.18
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
Sparta Praha -1.13 Efficiency Index
vs
AZ +1.13 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Sparta Praha
AZ
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.

Sparta Praha ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy AZ
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Sparta Praha AZ
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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—
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
Sparta Praha AZ
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.
Sparta Praha
AZ
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 1 match between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sparta Praha SPA Home
1 matches
AZ AZ Away
Match Record
0
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
0
Goals
1
Goals Scored
2
2
Goals Conceded
1
-1
Goal Difference
+1

Data last updated: 2026-03-20T00:11:35+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-2-1
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch
J. Surovčík
Slovakia
44 J. Surovčík
O. Sonne
Peru
17 O. Sonne
E. Uchenna
Nigeria
16 E. Uchenna
J. Zelený
Czech Republic
30 J. Zelený
P. Kadeřábek
Substitution
Czech Republic
3 P. Kadeřábek
H. Sochůrek
38 H. Sochůrek
K. Kairinen
Substitution
Finland
6 K. Kairinen
A. Irving
Substitution
Scotland
18 A. Irving
J. Kuchta
Substitution
Czech Republic
10 J. Kuchta
J. Mercado Cuero
Ecuador
7 J. Mercado Cuero
M. Vojta
Substitution
Czech Republic
29 M. Vojta
Pitch
J. Zoet
Netherlands
41 J. Zoet
M. De Wit
Netherlands
34 M. De Wit
A. Penetra Correia
Portugal
5 A. Penetra Correia
W. Goes
Netherlands
3 W. Goes
D. Kasius
Substitution
Netherlands
30 D. Kasius
K. Smit
Substitution
Netherlands
26 K. Smit
S. Mijnans
Netherlands
10 S. Mijnans
P. Koopmeiners
Netherlands
6 P. Koopmeiners
R. Daal
Substitution
Netherlands
27 R. Daal
T. Parrott
Substitution
Republic of Ireland
9 T. Parrott
I. Jensen
Substitution
Denmark
17 I. Jensen

General Information

Date & Time :
Mar 19, 2026, 08:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Europa Conference League, Europe · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 1 - 6
Stadium :
TC Strahov
Capacity :
18887
Attendance :
18102
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Srđan Jovanović

Statistics

Possession
SPA
44%
AZ
56%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 4
1 Big Chances Created 4
3 Shots 6
40 Dangerous attacks 38
44 Possession 56
5 Corners 7
11 Free kicks 8
2 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

8 Goal Kicks 4
11 Throwins 9
16 Dribble Attempts 16
19 Successful Dribbles Percentage 63
3 Successful Dribbles 10
0 Assists 4
94 Ball Safe 91
5 Substitutions 5
0 Hit Woodwork 1
4 Goal Attempts 10

Attacking

93 Attacks 103
1 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

5 Key Passes 12
376 Passes 498
35 Long Passes 53
310 Successful Passes 423
21 Successful Long Passes 22
82 Successful Passes Percentage 85
60 Successful Long Passes Percentage 42

Defensive

16 Tackles 16
11 Interceptions 11
1 Saves 1
37 Duels Won 39

Build-up

7 Accurate Crosses 3
20 Total Crosses 11

Discipline

8 Fouls 11
2 Offsides 1

Lineup

Referee : Srđan Jovanović

Starting XI ▼

44
Jakub Surovcik
Jakub Surovcik Goalkeeper
3
Pavel Kaderabek
Pavel Kaderabek Defender
27
Filip Panák
Filip Panák
Defender68'
16
Emmanuel Uchenna
Emmanuel Uchenna Defender
17
Oliver Sonne
Oliver Sonne Defender
30
Jaroslav Zelený
Jaroslav Zelený Defender
6
Kaan Kairinen
Kaan Kairinen Midfielder
5
Santiago Eneme
Santiago Eneme
Midfielder81'
7
John Mercado
John Mercado Midfielder
10
Jan Kuchta
Jan Kuchta Midfielder
36
Garang Kuol
Garang Kuol
Attacker81'
18
Andrew Irving
Andrew Irving Midfielder
22
Lukas Haraslin
Lukas Haraslin
Midfielder54'
38
Hugo Sochurek
Hugo Sochurek Midfielder
29
Matyas Vojta
Matyas Vojta Attacker
9
Albion Rrahmani
Albion Rrahmani
Attacker67'
Referee : Srđan Jovanović

Starting XI ▼

41
Jeroen Zoet
Jeroen Zoet Goalkeeper
3
Wouter Goes
Wouter Goes Defender
5
Alexandre Penetra
Alexandre Penetra Defender
30
Denso Kasius
Denso Kasius Defender
22
Elijah Dijkstra
Elijah Dijkstra
Defender66'
34
Mees de Wit
Mees de Wit Defender
6
Peer Koopmeiners
Peer Koopmeiners Midfielder
10
Sven Mijnans
Sven Mijnans Midfielder
26
Kees Smit
Kees Smit Midfielder
33
Matej Sin
Matej Sin
Midfielder76'
9
Troy Parrott
Troy Parrott Attacker
35
Mexx Meerdink
Mexx Meerdink
Attacker76'
17
Isak Jensen
Isak Jensen Attacker
7
Weslley Patati
Weslley Patati
Attacker81'
27
Ro-Zangelo Daal
Ro-Zangelo Daal Attacker
11
Ibrahim Sadiq
Ibrahim Sadiq
Attacker81'

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Albion Rrahmani
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
86'
Event
Garang Kuol → Jan Kuchta
8th Substitution
81'
Event
Santiago Eneme → Kaan Kairinen
7th Substitution
81'
Event
Jan Kuchta
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
81'
81'
Event
Weslley Patati → Isak Jensen
9th Substitution
81'
Event
Ibrahim Sadiq → Ro-Zangelo Daal
10th Substitution
76'
Event
Mexx Meerdink → Troy Parrott
5th Substitution
76'
Event
Matej Sin → Kees Smit
6th Substitution
73'
Event
Ro-Zangelo Daal
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
Event
Filip Panák → Pavel Kaderabek
4th Substitution
68'
Event
Sven Mijnans
Goal disallowed
68'
Event
Albion Rrahmani → Matyas Vojta
3rd Substitution
67'
Event
Matyas Vojta
Offside / Goal Disallowed
67'
66'
Event
Elijah Dijkstra → Denso Kasius
2nd Substitution
62'
Event
Sven Mijnans
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
60'
Event
Denso Kasius
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
58'
Event
Troy Parrott
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
55'
Event
Isak Jensen
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Lukas Haraslin → Andrew Irving
1st Substitution
54'
1ST-HALF
8'
Event
Isak Jensen
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be no additional time added.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be no additional time added.
90
Update Update
The second half has concluded with the final score: Sparta Prague 0, AZ 4.
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot on goal denied. Weslley Patati from AZ took a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Jakub Surovcík of Sparta Prague made a save right in the middle of the goal. The attempt was set up by Sven Mijnans.
90
Update Update
The second half has concluded, with the final score reading Sparta Prague 0, AZ 4.
90
Attempt Attempt
Shot on goal denied. Weslley Patati of AZ takes a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but Jakub Surovcík of Sparta Prague makes a save right in the middle of the goal. The attempt was set up by Sven Mijnans.
89
Update Update
Foul committed by Albion Rrahmani of Sparta Prague.
89
Update Update
Peer Koopmeiners from AZ earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
89
Update Update
Peer Koopmeiners from AZ earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
89
Update Update
Foul committed by Albion Rrahmani of Sparta Prague.
87
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. Ibrahim Sadiq from AZ takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it goes wide to the left.
87
Update Update
Santiago Eneme of Sparta Prague earns a free kick in their own half.
87
Update Update
Santiago Eneme of Sparta Prague is awarded a free kick in their own half.
87
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Mexx Meerdink from AZ takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the bar.
87
Update Update
Matej Sín from AZ commits a foul.
87
Update Update
Peer Koopmeiners from AZ is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
87
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Mexx Meerdink of AZ takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area that goes just wide to the right. He was set up by Matej Sín.
87
Update Update
Matej Sín from AZ commits a foul.
86
Update Update
Foul committed by Albion Rrahmani of Sparta Prague.
86
Update Update
Weslley Patati from AZ has been awarded a free kick on the right flank.
86
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Albion Rrahmani of Sparta Prague receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
86
Update Update
Weslley Patati from AZ earns a free kick on the right flank.
86
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Albion Rrahmani of Sparta Prague receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
86
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Albion Rrahmani of Sparta Prague receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
85
Update Update
Foul committed by Albion Rrahmani of Sparta Prague.
85
Attempt Attempt
A shot attempt is thwarted. Sven Mijnans from AZ takes a right-footed strike from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Elijah Dijkstra.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after a deflection off Filip Panák.
84
Attempt Attempt
Sven Mijnans from AZ had a shot with his right foot from the middle of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The attempt was set up by Elijah Dijkstra.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after Filip Panák allowed the ball to go out.
84
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. Elijah Dijkstra from AZ takes a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked.
81
Update Update
Jan Kuchta from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Weslley Patati comes on to take the place of Isak Jensen.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Prague: Santiago Eneme comes on to take the place of Kaan Kairinen.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Weslley Patati comes on to take the place of Isak Jensen.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Ibrahim Sadiq comes on to take the place of Ro-Zangelo Daal.
81
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jan Kuchta of Sparta Prague receives a yellow card for committing a foul.
81
Update Update
Jan Kuchta from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Prague: Garang Kuol comes on to take the place of Jan Kuchta.
81
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jan Kuchta from Sparta Prague receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Ibrahim Sadiq comes on to take the place of Ro-Zangelo Daal.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Prague: Garang Kuol comes on to take the place of Jan Kuchta.
81
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Prague: Santiago Eneme comes on to take the place of Kaan Kairinen.
81
Update Update
Jan Kuchta from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
81
Update Update
Elijah Dijkstra from AZ earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
79
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Sparta Prague after a play that resulted in a deflection off Elijah Dijkstra.
79
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Sparta Prague after a deflection off Elijah Dijkstra.
77
Update Update
Sven Mijnans from AZ strikes the crossbar with a left-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area, following a header assist from Mexx Meerdink.
77
Update Update
Sven Mijnans from AZ strikes the crossbar with a left-footed attempt from the middle of the penalty area, following a header assist from Mexx Meerdink.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Matej Sín comes on to take the place of Kees Smit.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Mexx Meerdink comes on to take the place of Troy Parrott.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Matej Sín comes on to take the place of Kees Smit.
76
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Mexx Meerdink comes on to take the place of Troy Parrott.
75
Update Update
Sven Mijnans from AZ earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
75
Update Update
Filip Panák from Sparta Prague commits a handball foul.
73
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Sparta Prague 0, AZ 4. Ro-Zangelo Daal scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, placing it into the bottom left corner. The assist comes from Troy Parrott after a quick counter-attack.
73
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Sparta Prague 0, AZ 4. Ro-Zangelo Daal scores for AZ with a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, sending the ball into the bottom left corner. The assist came from Troy Parrott after a quick counter-attack.
72
Update Update
Wouter Goes from AZ commits a foul.
72
Update Update
Sven Mijnans from AZ is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive half.
72
Update Update
Emmanuel Uchenna from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
72
Corner Corner
Goal! Sparta Prague 0, AZ 4. Ro-Zangelo Daal scores for AZ with a right-footed strike from the center of the penalty area, placing the ball into the bottom left corner. The assist came from Troy Parrott after a swift counterattack.
72
Update Update
Albion Rrahmani of Sparta Prague earns a free kick in the opponent's attacking zone.
72
Update Update
Emmanuel Uchenna from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
72
Update Update
Sven Mijnans from AZ earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
72
Update Update
Albion Rrahmani of Sparta Prague earns a free kick in the opponent's half.
72
Update Update
Wouter Goes from AZ commits a foul.
70
Update Update
Elijah Dijkstra from AZ commits a foul.
70
Update Update
Lukás Haraslín from Sparta Prague is awarded a free kick on the left flank.
70
Update Update
Lukás Haraslín from Sparta Prague earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
70
Update Update
Foul committed by Peer Koopmeiners of AZ.
68
Update Update
VAR Review: Goal Disallowed - Sparta Prague 0-3 AZ.
68
Update Update
VAR Review: Goal Disallowed for Sparta Prague, Score Remains 0-3 in Favor of AZ.
68
Update Update
VAR Review: Goal Disallowed for Sparta Prague, score remains 0-3 in favor of AZ.
68
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Prague: Filip Panák comes on to take the place of Pavel Kaderábek.
67
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Matyás Vojta from Sparta Prague directed a header from the center of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from John Mercado.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Prague: Albion Rrahmani comes on to take the place of Matyás Vojta.
67
Corner Corner
Goal! Sparta Prague 1, AZ 3. Matyás Vojta scores with a left-footed effort from just a few yards out, finding the top left corner of the net. The assist came from Hugo Sochurek.
67
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Oliver Sonne of Sparta Prague heads the ball from the center of the box, but it goes wide to the left. The assist came from John Mercado.
67
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Prague: Albion Rrahmani comes on to take the place of Matyás Vojta.
67
Update Update
Offside call against Sparta Prague. Matyás Vojta has been flagged for being in an offside position.
67
Update Update
GOAL DISALLOWED AFTER VAR REVIEW: Matyás Vojta from Sparta Prague finds the back of the net, but the goal is canceled following a VAR check.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Elijah Dijkstra comes on to take the place of Denso Kasius.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for AZ: Elijah Dijkstra comes on to take the place of Denso Kasius.
65
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity. John Mercado of Sparta Prague took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the right. The attempt was set up by Jaroslav Zeleny, who delivered a cross.
65
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! John Mercado from Sparta Prague headed the ball from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the right. The cross was delivered by Jaroslav Zeleny.
64
Update Update
Denso Kasius from AZ commits a foul.
64
Update Update
Lukás Haraslín from Sparta Prague earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
64
Update Update
Denso Kasius from AZ commits a foul.
64
Update Update
Lukás Haraslín of Sparta Prague is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
62
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! AZ takes a commanding lead with a score of 3-0 against Sparta Prague. Sven Mijnans scores with a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, placing the ball into the bottom right corner of the net. The assist comes from Kees Smit.
62
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Sparta Prague 0, AZ 3. Sven Mijnans scores for AZ with a left-footed strike from outside the penalty area, placing the ball into the bottom right corner. The assist came from Kees Smit.
61
Corner Corner
Attempt blocked. Emmanuel Uchenna of Sparta Prague directed a header from the center of the box, but Jeroen Zoet of AZ made a save in the top right corner. The chance was set up by Kaan Kairinen's cross.
61
Corner Corner
Shot on goal denied. Emmanuel Uchenna of Sparta Prague directed a header from the center of the penalty area, but Jeroen Zoet of AZ made a great save, pushing it away to the top right corner. The opportunity was set up by Kaan Kairinen's cross.
60
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Denso Kasius from AZ receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
60
Update Update
Lukás Haraslín from Sparta Prague earns a free kick on the left side of the field.
60
Update Update
Denso Kasius from AZ committed a foul.
60
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Denso Kasius from AZ receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
60
Update Update
Denso Kasius from AZ commits a foul.
60
Update Update
Lukás Haraslín of Sparta Prague is awarded a free kick on the left side of the field.
58
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Sparta Prague 0, AZ 2. Troy Parrott scores for AZ with a powerful left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, finding the top left corner of the net. The assist came from Denso Kasius, who delivered a precise cross.
58
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Sparta Prague 0, AZ 2. Troy Parrott scores for AZ with a left-footed strike from the center of the box, finding the top left corner. The assist came from Denso Kasius, who delivered a precise cross.
56
Update Update
Sparta Prague is penalized for offside. Pavel Kaderábek has been flagged for being in an offside position.
56
Update Update
Offside call against Sparta Prague. Pavel Kaderábek has been flagged for being in an offside position.
55
Update Update
Isak Jensen from AZ commits a foul.
55
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Isak Jensen from AZ receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
55
Update Update
Jaroslav Zeleny from Sparta Prague has been awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
55
Update Update
Isak Jensen from AZ committed a foul.
55
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Isak Jensen from AZ receives a yellow card for committing a serious foul.
55
Update Update
Jaroslav Zeleny from Sparta Prague is awarded a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
54
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Prague: Lukás Haraslín comes on to take the place of Andy Irving.
54
Update Update
Jaroslav Zeleny from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
54
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Prague: Lukás Haraslín comes on to take the place of Andy Irving.
54
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Sparta Prague: Lukás Haraslín comes on to take the place of Andy Irving.
52
Update Update
Offside call against AZ. Ro-Zangelo Daal has been flagged for being in an offside position.
50
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Mees de Wit from AZ took a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it sailed over the crossbar. The assist came from Kees Smit.
47
Update Update
Jan Kuchta from Sparta Prague earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
47
Update Update
Mees de Wit from AZ commits a foul.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be one minute of stoppage time.
45
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Sparta Prague after Alexandre Penetra allowed the ball to go out.
45
Update Update
The first half concludes with Sparta Prague trailing AZ by a score of 0 to 1.
45
Update Update
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ is awarded a free kick in his own half.
45
Update Update
Jan Kuchta from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
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Update Update
The second half is underway with the score standing at Sparta Prague 0, AZ 1.
40
Corner Corner
Missed opportunity! Alexandre Penetra of AZ had a header from the left side of the six-yard box, but it goes wide to the left. The chance was set up by Sven Mijnans, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
39
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after Pavel Kaderábek allowed the ball to go out.
39
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to AZ after John Mercado allowed the ball to go out.
38
Attempt Attempt
A shot is deflected. Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ takes a right-footed attempt from outside the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Mees de Wit.
33
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Denso Kasius from AZ took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went off target.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after Oliver Sonne's defensive play.
31
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after Oliver Sonne allowed the ball to go out.
28
Update Update
John Mercado from Sparta Prague earns a free kick on the left flank.
28
Update Update
John Mercado from Sparta Prague is awarded a free kick in the opponent's half.
27
Update Update
Mees de Wit from AZ commits a foul.
27
Update Update
Jan Kuchta of Sparta Prague is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
24
Update Update
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
24
Update Update
Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ has been awarded a free kick in their own half.
23
Attempt Attempt
Missed opportunity! Jaroslav Zeleny from Sparta Prague took a right-footed shot from just a few yards out, but it went wide.
23
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Sparta Prague after Kees Smit allowed the ball to go out of play.
23
Update Update
Oliver Sonne from Sparta Prague commits a foul.
22
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Sparta Prague after a deflection off Jeroen Zoet.
21
Update Update
John Mercado of Sparta Prague is awarded a free kick on the right flank.
21
Update Update
Kees Smit from AZ commits a foul.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after Emmanuel Uchenna allowed the ball to go out.
19
Update Update
John Mercado from Sparta Prague earns a free kick in his team's defensive zone.
19
Update Update
Kees Smit from AZ commits a foul.
15
Corner Corner
Corner awarded to AZ after Pavel Kaderábek allowed the ball to go out.
15
Attempt Attempt
A shot attempt is thwarted. Troy Parrott from AZ takes a right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Mees de Wit.
13
Attempt Attempt
A shot attempt is thwarted. Ro-Zangelo Daal from AZ tries a right-footed strike from the left side of the penalty area, but it's blocked. The assist came from Troy Parrott.
8
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! AZ takes the lead against Sparta Prague with a score of 1-0. Isak Jensen finds the back of the net with a right-footed strike from the right side of the penalty area, placing the ball into the bottom left corner. The assist comes from Kees Smit.
3
Corner Corner
Missed opportunity! Jan Kuchta from Sparta Prague headed the ball from the middle of the penalty area, but it went wide to the right. The chance was set up by John Mercado, who delivered a cross after a corner kick.
2
Corner Corner
Corner kick awarded to Sparta Prague after Wouter Goes allowed the ball to go out of play.

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 contrary to the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was outside the projected probability range.

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