Sparta Prague vs Shamrock Prediction - Champions League
The Czech team has a strong advantage after winning 2-0 in the first leg. Therefore, they can advance with another win, a draw, or even a loss, as long as it’s by a minimal margin. For the Irish team to change the scenario, they must secure a victory by a three-goal margin or more. A Shamrock win by two goals will lead to a 30-minute overtime, and if necessary, a penalty shootout.
Sparta Prague and Shamrock are in very different stages of preparation. The Czech team is just starting their season, while the Irish team, which follows a yearly calendar, is in the second half of their 2024 national league. A triumph by Sparta Prague is the favored outcome for this crucial Champions League 2024/2025 return leg. In the over/under goals market, the suggestion is in the over 1.75 goals option.
Sparta Prague vs Shamrock Predictions
Sparta Prague to Win
Sparta Prague has kicked off their season in the best way possible, securing three wins in their initial matches. Shamrock, on the other hand, has struggled both in the league and the national cup. The prediction for a Sparta Prague victory is strong for this Tuesday’s encounter in the second leg of the quarter-finals, part of the selection process for the final spots in the 2024/2025 Champions League.
Goals Over/Under – Over 1.75 Goals
With eight goals scored in their first three games, Sparta Prague has demonstrated a solid offensive capability. Hence, the over/under goals market has been chosen for an additional bet in this Tuesday’s match against Shamrock for the Champions League 2024/2025 qualifiers. The recommendation is for the option of over 1.75 goals scored.
Latest News and Statistics on Sparta Prague
As the winner of the last two editions of the Czech Championship, Sparta Prague has started well in their bid for a third consecutive title. After defeating Pardubice 2-1 at home in the opening round of the 2024/2025 Chance Liga, they secured an impressive 4-1 victory against Teplice. This time, they played away from home on Saturday, July 27.
The scoreline might have been flattering, but Sparta Prague displayed dominance throughout the match.
The ball possession was maintained for 68% of the time, leading to more shooting opportunities (15 to 12), and a higher number of shots on target (7 to 3). All goals were scored in the second half. Sparta Prague broke the deadlock at the two-minute mark with a goal from Vitik. The home side equalized at 15 minutes thanks to Harustak. However, goals from Haraslin (16 minutes), Olatunji (46), and Krasniqi (50) secured the victory for the visitors.
Latest News and Statistics for Shamrock
The Premier Division gave Shamrock a break over the weekend, during the twenty-fifth round of the 2024 season. This provided the national champions with better preparation for the return leg against Sparta Prague. Clearly, the team needs to improve its performance. In the first match, despite having home support, they failed to create many opportunities.
They managed only seven shots, with just two on target. The Czech team had almost 70% possession and made 13 shots, nine of which were on target. This wasn’t an isolated poor performance. Shamrock has also been underwhelming in domestic competitions. They were knocked out by Bohemians in the round of 16 in the Irish Cup, and with 34 points (nine wins, seven draws, and seven losses), they stand at a modest fifth position in the Irish Championship.
