Tournament: Champions League Qualification
Venue: Tallaght Stadium (Dublin)
Game Time: July 23, 2024, 15:00
In the quarterfinals of the Champions League qualification, Shamrock Rovers will face Sparta Prague. The Irish team aims to capitalize on their full game practice to challenge the ambitious Czechs.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Shamrock Rovers:
- Unbeaten in their last three matches.
- Wins the first half in 24% of matches.
- Sparta Prague:
- Won two of their last five matches.
- Winning streak of 7 away matches.
- Scored at least once in their last 9 matches.
- Wins the first half in 43% of matches.
Team Analysis
Shamrock Rovers: "The Hoops" secured their fourth consecutive championship title in 2023, setting a national record with their 21st gold. However, their current season sees them in fourth place, trailing by more than ten points. On the international stage, they have had some success this summer by advancing past Vikingur with a 2-1 aggregate score. Despite being down to ten men, they managed to hold onto their lead in the second leg.
Sparta Prague: "The Iron" ended their long championship drought by winning the Czech title the season before last and continued their dominance in the following season. They returned to the Champions League a year ago but were eliminated by Copenhagen in the qualification stage. They performed well in the Europa League, where they were knocked out by Liverpool in the playoffs. Sparta Prague has already kicked off their national championship campaign with a 2-1 comeback win against Pardubice.
Team News
Shamrock Rovers:
- Injuries/Suspensions: Byrne was sent off in the last match.
Sparta Prague:
- Injuries: Kairinen has a broken leg.
Possible Starting Lineups
Shamrock Rovers (possible lineup):
- Pym - Hoare, Lopes, Cleary - Byrne, Clarke, Watts, O'Neill, Honohan - Greene, Kenny
Sparta Prague (possible lineup):
- Vindahl Jensen - Zeleny, Panak, Vitik - Ryneš, Sadílek, Pavelka, Wiesner - Birmančević, Daněk, Olatunji
Head to Head Matches: Shamrock Rovers vs Sparta Prague
This will be the first meeting between these teams.
Free Prediction for the Match: Shamrock Rovers vs Sparta Prague
Given Sparta Prague's strength and the start of their campaign, the Czechs are considered favorites. However, a safer bet would be on "over 2.5 goals" due to the attacking potential of both teams.
Prediction: Over 2.5 goals (odds: 1.71)
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