Sparta Prague vs Steaua prediction and betting tips on August 6, 2024
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Game Prediction
On August 6, 2024, Sparta Prague and Steaua will face each other in the Champions League qualification semi-finals. The Czech and Romanian teams are roughly equal in strength, making it crucial for the home team to secure a convincing victory.
Sparta Prague vs Steaua: Key Statistics and Trends
- Sparta Prague started the season with five consecutive wins.
- Steaua has won only two of their last six matches.
- Sparta Prague has scored at least once in their last 13 matches.
- Sparta Prague wins the first half in 45% of their matches, while Steaua Bucharest wins 48% of the time.
Sparta Prague – the shape of the team and its analysis:
Last season, "The Iron Ones" successfully defended their league title. However, Priske, who restored the club’s legendary status, decided to leave for Feyenoord. He was replaced by his former assistant, Friis, who has done well so far, starting with victories over Pardubice, Teplice, and Dukla.
In the Champions League, the first round was straightforward for the Czechs. They confidently defeated Shamrock Rovers in both legs, first 2-0 at home and then 4-2 in Ireland.
Steaua – the shape of the team and its analysis:
Last season, "The Army Men" finally reclaimed their league title after a long absence for such a prominent club. They also began this season by winning the Super Cup. However, they struggled in the first three league rounds, even postponing their match against Botoșani.
In the Champions League, they have already overcome two rounds. Expectedly, there were no issues against Virtus from San Marino, defeating them with an aggregate score of 11-1. Maccabi Tel Aviv even took the lead in Bucharest. Fortunately, Steaua managed to equalize and then scored the only goal in the second leg in the 90th minute to secure their advancement.
Sparta Prague: Team News
Mokrovič and Panák are dealing with health issues.
Steaua: Team News
There are no significant injury concerns.
Sparta Prague vs Steaua: Possible Starting Lineups
Sparta Prague (possible lineup): Vindahl-Jensen – Sørensen, Krejčí, Panák – Haraslín, Kairinen, Sadílek, Wiesner – Daněk, Minchev, Olatunji
Steaua (possible lineup): Târnovanu – Radunovic, Ngadjui, Dawa, Crețu – Lixandru, Olaru, Băluță, Șut, Ștefănescu – Miculescu
Head to Head matches: Sparta Prague vs Steaua
In the European Champions Cup, the clubs played in 1988 and 2016. The matches always ended either in a draw or a Romanian victory.
Free prediction today for the match: Sparta Prague vs Steaua
The Romanians are not in top form, and the Czechs should aim to resolve the tie at home. We anticipate a victory for Sparta Prague with a handicap of "-1 goal" (odds – 1.92).