18 September 2024 - 12:45 

- Day 1

Europe - Champions League

Sparta Prague
VS
Salzburg

Prediction:

Sparta Prague 1st Goal

Odds : -120

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Sparta Prague vs Salzburg Prediction & Picks - Champions League

 by Tyler Doty | in Champions League Picks

The new format of the Champions League means new faces at the start of the competition. The Epet Arena opens its doors on Wednesday evening in Prague to witness the duel between Sparta Prague and Red Bull Salzburg, a fixture usually found in the Europa League. In what promises to be a long tournament with eight games in total, both teams know that the three points are more accessible at the end of these 90 minutes than later in 2024. Get ready for a tense duel from the kick-off.
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Sparta Prague vs Salzburg Form

Table

Teams Pts P W D L GD
5
Sparta Prague
Sparta Prague
3 1 1 0 0 3
32
Salzburg
Salzburg
0 1 0 0 1 -3

Sparta Prague and Salzburg Latest Matches

Sparta Prague
Sparta Prague Latest matches
W W W W D W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

Total goals
3
BTTS
50%
Goals scored
2.17
Goals conceded
0.83
Over 2.5
50%
Under 2.5
50%

Aug 31, 2024 - Fortuna Liga

Hradec Kralove
0 :  2
Sparta Prague

Aug 27, 2024 - Champions League

Sparta Prague
2 :  0
Malmo FF

Aug 24, 2024 - Fortuna Liga

Sparta Prague
2 :  2
1. FC Slovacko Uherske Hradiste

Aug 21, 2024 - Champions League

Malmo FF
0 :  2
Sparta Prague

Aug 17, 2024 - Fortuna Liga

FK Jablonec
1 :  2
Sparta Prague

Aug 13, 2024 - Champions League

Fotbal Club Fcsb
2 :  3
Sparta Prague
Salzburg
Salzburg Latest matches
W D W W D L
Victories

3/6 (50%)

Draw

2/6 (33%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

Total goals
3.67
BTTS
67%
Goals scored
2.33
Goals conceded
1.33
Over 2.5
50%
Under 2.5
50%

Sep 1, 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga

Rapid Wien
3 :  2
Salzburg

Aug 27, 2024 - Champions League

Salzburg
1 :  1
Dynamo Kyiv

Aug 21, 2024 - Champions League

Dynamo Kyiv
0 :  2
Salzburg

Aug 17, 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga

LASK Linz
0 :  1
Salzburg

Aug 13, 2024 - Champions League

Twente
3 :  3
Salzburg

Aug 10, 2024 - Austrian Bundesliga

Salzburg
5 :  1
Blau-Weiss Linz

Sparta Prague against Salzburg : Head to Head (H2H)

Sparta Prague

0 %

Draw

50 %

Salzburg

50 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

Total goals
3.5
BTTS
100%
Goals scored (Team 1)
1.5
Goals scored (Team 2)
2
Over 2.5
100%
Under 2.5
0%

Jul 13, 2024 - Clubs Friendlies

Sparta Prague
2 :  2
Salzburg

Jan 16, 2023 - Clubs Friendlies

Salzburg
2 :  1
Sparta Prague

Sparta Prague - Salzburg: Form Analysis

The squad coached by Lars Friis has prepared for this encounter in the best possible way. One of the best teams in the Czech Republic, they have won six of their last seven matches in all competitions, including the two most recent without conceding a single goal against Kralove and Malmo. To this we can add a goal-scoring average that remains unchanged, as during this period, the Reds have scored two goals per game. Sparta's first major European fixture of the year starts with a perfect performance on both sides of the pitch. 

After a successful start to the season, the Red Bulls seem to have hit a slump at the worst time of the year. Dynamo Kiev came close to overturning the situation in the play-offs, before Pepijn Lijnders' men lost 3-2 to SK Rapid in the league. To concede three goals away from home before a European trip does not seem to be the best solution, especially as the home team are virtually invincible in front of their home fans. 

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Sparta Prague against Salzburg Lineups: Starting 11

Sparta Prague

Formation : 3 - 4 - 3

1
P. Jensen
41
M. Vitik
27
F. Panak
30
J. Zeleny
17
A. Preciado
20
Q. Laci
6
K. Kairinen
28
T. Wiesner
14
V. Birmancevic
7
V. Olatunji
22
L. Haraslin
30
O. Gloukh
49
M. Yeo
45
N. Dorgeles
10
B. Clark
8
S. Bajcetic
7
N. Capaldo
36
J. Mellberg
4
H. Blank
91
K. Piatkowski
70
A. Dedic
1
J. Blaswich

Formation : 4 - 3 - 3

Salzburg

Sparta Prague & Salzburg Squad Analysis

Watch out for the Haraslin - Rrahmani duo, who have excelled over the last 180 minutes. Scorers and assistants against the aforementioned opponents, the two members of Sparta's attack are enjoying a period of confidence, which is good for the red-and-black crowd ahead of the start of hostilities. If they don't succeed, the nets are likely to be shaking at the end of normal time. 

The Austrians' weakest point after their last league game is their full-backs. Dedic and Kjaergaard need to put in a better performance, otherwise the Czech trio will have a field day. By doing a good job defensively, Nene (3 goals in 5 games) will be able to concentrate on his main objective: making the difference in the last 16. 

Sparta Prague - Salzburg Key Points

  1. Sparta Prague have 4 wins and 2 draws at home.
  2. Sparta Prague have scored 15 goals in 7 matches.
  3. Red Bull Salzburg are without a loss in their last 2.
  4. Red Bull Salzburg have just conceded 4 goals in 2 games.
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Our Sparta Prague vs Salzburg Prediction

It's hard to say who will win the match. However, Sparta Prague are almost untouchable in front of their home fans, giving the Czech-based outfit an advantage on Wednesday. Will RB Salzburg be able to bounce back after two disappointing performances? That's the question surrounding the game. Prague will have home-field advantage and will come out swinging against a slightly advantaged Salzburg side. Our prediction for Sparta Prague vs Red Bull Salzburg: Sparta Prague score the first goal! 

Prediction:

Sparta Prague 1st Goal

Odds : -120

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Sparta Prague vs Salzburg - Other Interesting Picks

Sparta Prague 2-1

Following on from the two predictions, we see Sparta Prague winning against a team that has been lacking in defensive direction since last weekend.

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