Tournament: Champions League Qualification
Venue: epet Arena (Prague)
Game Time: July 30, 2024, 13:00
A return match between Sparta Prague and Shamrock Rovers will take place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League qualification on July 30, 2024. The Czech side holds a strong advantage after their first-leg victory.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Sparta Prague:
- Has lost only once since mid-March.
- Scored at least once in their last 11 games.
- Wins the first half in 44% of matches.
- Shamrock Rovers:
- Has lost their last two matches.
- Wins the first half in 24% of matches.
Team Analysis
Sparta Prague: "The Iron Sparta" secured their national championship for the second consecutive year in 2024. Following Brian Priske's departure to Feyenoord, assistant coach Friis took over and has continued the team's winning form. They recently defeated Teplice 4-1 in the Czech league and hold a 2-0 advantage from their first-leg match against Shamrock Rovers.
Shamrock Rovers: "The Hoops" are struggling to maintain their dominance in Ireland and have faced challenges in their domestic league. Despite a promising start in the Champions League qualifiers, including a victory over Vikingur, their chances of advancing further seem slim after a 2-0 home defeat to Sparta Prague.
Team News
Sparta Prague:
- Kairinen, Mokrovics, and Meidr are unavailable.
- Panak and Preciado are doubtful.
Shamrock Rovers:
- Gaffney and Graves are out with injuries.
Possible Starting Lineups
Sparta Prague (possible lineup):
- Vindahl - Zeleny, Panak, Vitik - Ryne, Sadilek, Pavelka, Wiesner - Birmancevic, Danek, Olatunji.
Shamrock Rovers (possible lineup):
- Pohls - Lopes, Cleary, Honohan - Hoare, O'Neill, Clarke, Nugent, Farrugia - Watts, Kenny.
Head to Head Matches: Sparta Prague vs Shamrock Rovers
The teams met for the first time in the initial leg, where Sparta Prague secured a 2-0 victory in Ireland.
Free Prediction for the Match: Sparta Prague vs Shamrock Rovers
Given the first-leg result, Sparta Prague is expected to manage the game conservatively to secure qualification.
Prediction: Bet on "total: under 3.5 goals" (odds – 1.78).
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