Shamrock Rovers vs Sparta Prague prediction and betting tips on July 23, 2024
Game Prediction
On July 23, 2024, in the quarterfinals of the Champions League qualification, Shamrock Rovers will face Sparta Prague. The Irish team will try to use their full game practice to succeed against the ambitious Czechs.
Shamrock Rovers vs Sparta Prague: Key Statistics and Trends
- Shamrock Rovers are unbeaten in their last three matches.
- Sparta Prague has won two of their last five matches.
- Sparta Prague has a winning streak of 7 away matches.
- Sparta Prague has scored at least once in their last 9 matches.
- Shamrock Rovers win the first half in 24% of matches, while Sparta Prague wins in 43%.
Shamrock Rovers – the shape of the team and its analysis:
"The Hoops" won their fourth consecutive championship title in 2023. They also set a new national record with their 21st gold. However, the next title will have to wait as the current trophy holder is in fourth place, trailing by more than ten points.
On the international stage, there have been few reasons for pride. However, this summer brought another: they managed to get past Vikingur. After a 0-0 draw in Reykjavik, Kenny scored a brace by the 20th minute with assists from Watts, to which the Icelanders could only respond once. Despite being down to ten men, they held onto their advantage.
Sparta Prague – the shape of the team and its analysis:
"The Iron" have a wealth of trophies but hadn't won the Czech championship again since 2014. This drought ended the season before last. They managed to outpace their neighbors Slavia and other competitors in the following season as well.
A year ago, the Czechs returned to the Champions League but were eliminated by their first qualification opponent, Copenhagen. However, they performed well in the Europa League, where Liverpool knocked them out in the playoffs. They have already played the first round of the national championship against Pardubice. Despite conceding late in the first half, they made a comeback to win 2-1 after the break.
Shamrock Rovers: Team News
Byrne was sent off in the last match.
Sparta Prague: Team News
Kairinen has a broken leg.
Shamrock Rovers vs Sparta Prague: 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 Czechs' first trip to Ireland.
Free prediction today for the match: Shamrock Rovers vs Sparta Prague
The Czechs are considered favorites. However, since they are just starting their campaign, a neutral option with "over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.71) is advisable.