Sparta Prague vs Salzburg Prediction & Betting Tips - Champions League
by Devesh Jaganath in Champions League Predictions
Wednesday’s Champions League action gets underway at the epet ARENA where Sparta Prague will be playing host to RB Salzburg in the first match of the new-look competition. Iron Sparta qualified for Europe’s elite club competition by winning the Czech First League last season, while the Red Bulls finished second in the Austrian Bundesliga. Check out our match prediction below.
Sparta are set to make their long-awaited return to the Champions League this year after failing to get past the qualifying rounds in their last nine attempts dating back to 2005-06. Salzburg, meanwhile, will be hoping for a better showing this time than last season when they exited the competition at the end of the group stage.
This looks like a very even contest on paper, and bookmakers seem to concur, with little to separate these teams in terms of a clear favourite based on the current odds. Let’s break down the key stats in this contest.
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The Best Betting Odds for Sparta Prague v Salzburg Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.2 | 3.6 | 3.1 |
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2.25 | 3.4 | 2.62 |
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2.38 | 3.88 | 2.96 |
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2.38 | 3.88 | 2.96 |
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2.35 | 3.6 | 2.8 |
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2.33 | 3.74 | 2.81 |
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2.28 | 3.75 | 3.1 |
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2.3 | 3.74 | 2.85 |
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2.44 | 3.65 | 2.8 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Sparta Prague and Salzburg?
Our prediction for the Sparta Prague vs Salzburg match is: Both teams to score!
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 18/09/2024 between Sparta Prague and Salzburg in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 38.17% for a win of Sparta Prague against Salzburg with odds of 2.44 at Tonybet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Sparta Prague vs Salzburg is 26.83% with odds of 3.88 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 35.01% chance ⭐ for a win of Salzburg vs Sparta Prague with odds of 3.1 at Bet365.
Sparta Prague - Salzburg Prediction and Best Odds:
| Sparta Prague Salzburg Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Sparta Prague wins | 38.17% | 2.44 at Tonybet |
| Over 2.5 goals | 63.05% | 1.79 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score | 64.58% | 1.55 at Ladbrokes |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Sparta Prague | 15.1% | 5.75 at Ladbrokes |
Sparta Prague vs Salzburg Form
Sparta Prague and Salzburg's standings in the Champions League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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5
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3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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32
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0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -3 |
Sparta Prague and Salzburg Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 Aug 2024 - Fortuna Liga
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21 Aug 2024 - Champions League
17 Aug 2024 - Fortuna Liga
13 Aug 2024 - Champions League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
1 Sep 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
27 Aug 2024 - Champions League
21 Aug 2024 - Champions League
17 Aug 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
13 Aug 2024 - Champions League
10 Aug 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga
Sparta Prague against Salzburg : Head to Head (H2H)
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50 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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Sparta Prague - Salzburg: Form Analysis
After years of near misses, Sparta Prague are back in the Champions League and enter the new-look competition with plenty of momentum having started their domestic season very positively.
Seven weeks into the Czech First League campaign, Iron Sparta have a record of six wins and a draw, while they also came through qualifying for the main draw in this competition unbeaten, posting five wins and a draw in six games.
During qualifying, the Reds overcame Shamrock Rovers (6-2), FCSB (4-3) and Malmo (4-0) on aggregate over two legs. The hosts are unbeaten in 13 matches across all competitions this season.
Sparta Prague scored in every Champions League qualifying match this season!
Meanwhile, Red Bull Salzburg were forced to take a longer route to reach the Champions League main draw this season, after their decade-long dominance in the Austrian top flight was ended by Sturm Graz last term.
Nevertheless, the Red Bulls navigated two tricky qualifiers to earn their spot here, beating Twente (4-3) and Dinamo Kiev (3-1) on aggregate, securing their fifth consecutive appearance in the competition in the process.
Across all competitions, Salzburg went the first eight games of the season unbeaten (W6 D2 L0) before suffering their first defeat ahead of the international break, losing 3-2 to Rapid Vienna, which leaves them in first place in the current league standings.
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Sparta Prague against Salzburg Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Sparta Prague & Salzburg Squad Analysis
Sparta Prague could be without the services of two players for this match, with Imanol Garcia de Albeniz definitely ruled out due to a knee injury, while Matej Rynes is a doubt owing to a back injury.
Veljko Birmancevic and Lukas Haraslin have been the main men up top for the hosts this season with six and five goals respectively, and they are likely to be joined by Victor Olatunji in the three-man front line.
Haraslin has scored in his last two starts for Sparta Prague!
Red Bull Salzburg, on the other hand, are missing several players due to injury at present, including Maurits Kjaergaard (Achilles) and Fernando (hip), who are set to miss the remainder of the season.
Kjaergaard will undoubtedly be a huge miss for Pepijn Lijnders, as the Dane was the side’s top-scorer during qualifying, netting four of their eight goals.
Karim Konate is closing in on recovery from a ligament tear, while Daouda Guindo, Takumu Kawamura and Leandro Morgalla are still several weeks away from returning to first-team training.
Sparta Prague - Salzburg Key Points
- Sparta Prague have scored two or more goals in 12 of their 13 matches in all competitions this season.
- Sparta Prague have scored in 17 consecutive matches leading up to this one.
- Both teams scored in the two previous matches between these sides.
- Both teams scored in three of RB Salzburg’s four Champions League qualifiers.
- RB Salzburg have scored in all five of their away games this season.
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Our Sparta Prague vs Salzburg Prediction
While Sparta enter this competition in excellent shape this season, they now face a significant step-up in the quality of their opponent and will need to be at their absolute to get the better of their Austrian counterparts.
As we’ve come to know about Salzburg, their Plan A is to outscore their opponents, and given that this is the first game of the competition, we expect the visitors to look to play a very attacking game. Our Sparta Prague vs RB Salzburg prediction: Both teams to score!
Sparta Prague vs Salzburg - Other Interesting Predictions
Over 2.5
Sparta Prague have scored two or more goals in all but one of their 13 matches across all competitions this season. Additionally, three or more goals were scored in both previous meetings between these sides.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Sparta Prague Salzburg
| Sparta Prague vs Salzburg | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Sparta Prague wins | 2.6 | 2.2 | -15.4% |
| Draw | 3.5 | 3.6 | +2.9% |
| Salzburg wins | 2.63 | 3.1 | +17.9% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Sparta Prague is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 15.4% since opening
- The probability of this result was 38.5% and is now 45.5% (7.0%)
Sparta Prague vs Salzburg match : Frequently asked questions
The Champions League match between Sparta Prague and RB Salzburg will be played on September 18 at 17:45 GMT.
The Champions League match between Sparta Prague and RB Salzburg will take place at epet ARENA, Prague.
The Champions League match between Sparta Prague and RB Salzburg will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports.
You can also keep up-to-the-minute with all the Champions League Liverscores right here on SportyTrader!
Rade Obrenovic will take charge of this match with the assistance of Jure Praprotnik, Grega Kordez and David Smajc as the fourth official.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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