Tournament: Champions League Qualification
Venue: epet Arena (Prague)
Game Time: August 6, 2024, 14:00
A crucial return leg match between Sparta Prague and Steaua will take place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League qualification on August 6, 2024. After a hard-fought draw in Bucharest, both teams are keen to secure their spot in the next round.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Sparta Prague:
- Lost only once in all matches since mid-March.
- Unbeaten in their last 12 previous games.
- Wins the first half in 44% of matches.
- Steaua:
- Won only 1 out of their last 5 matches.
- Scored at least once in their last 6 matches.
- Wins the first half in 49% of matches.
Team Analysis
Sparta Prague: "The Iron Sparta" have been in excellent form, clinching their national championship title for the second consecutive year. Despite their coach Brian Priske moving to Feyenoord, his assistant, Friis, has taken over seamlessly. Sparta Prague started the new season strongly with victories in the domestic league and a solid 1-1 draw in Bucharest. They aim to capitalize on their home advantage in this decisive match.
Steaua: "The Militaries" recently regained their status as a top team in Romanian football, winning the league title last season for the first time since 2015. Despite a shaky start in their domestic league, they performed well in the early rounds of the Champions League qualifiers, comfortably eliminating Virtus with a 7-1 and 4-0 aggregate score. However, their resilience will be tested in Prague after a hard-fought 1-1 draw in the first leg.
Team News
Sparta Prague:
- Kairinen, Mokrovics, and Meidr are not ready to play, and the participation of Panak and Preciado is questionable.
Steaua:
- Chiriches is not in the best shape and might miss the match.
Possible Starting Lineups
Sparta Prague (possible lineup):
- Vindahl – Zeleny, Panak, Vitik – Ryne, Sadilek, Pavelka, Wiesner – Birmancevic, Danek, Olatunji.
Steaua (possible lineup):
- Tarnovanu – Radunovic, Ngezana, Dawa, Cretu – Lixandru, Sut, Baluța, Olaru, Ștefanescu – Popa.
Head to Head Matches
The draw in Bucharest was the first encounter between these two teams in European competitions.
Free Prediction for the Match: Sparta Prague vs Steaua
The home advantage and current form make Sparta Prague the favorites. However, Steaua’s resilience and recent improvements should not be underestimated. Considering the importance of the match, it might be a closely contested game.
Prediction: Sparta Prague to win with a 0 goal handicap (odds – 1.71).
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