Sparta Praha vs Shamrock Rovers: Champions League Betting Tips 30/07/2024
Sparta Prague are in a commanding position to progress to the next round of the Champions League as they host Shamrock Rovers for the second leg of their second qualifying round tie on Tuesday.
The Czech champions come into this tie at the epet ARENA with a significant advantage, having claimed a 2-0 victory in the first leg last week at Tallaght Stadium in Ireland. Their confidence will be further fueled by a perfect start to the domestic season, with three victories from three matches.
Additionally, with their last loss coming in mid-March and the epet ARENA has been a fortress where they are currently unbeaten in their last seven competitive games, Sparta will have every reason to feel optimistic about their chances. Manager Lars Friis will likely maintain the successful strategy from the first leg, which saw his team dominate their opponents.
Shamrock Rovers, on the other hand, have struggled to find consistency this season, with two wins, two losses, and one draw in their last five matches. The Irish side’s defeat in last week’s first leg was their second consecutive loss and their fourth in the last six games. Although they showed some promise with a 2-1 victory over Vikingur Reykjavik, subsequent defeats against Sparta Prague and Bohemians have highlighted their fragility.
The Irish side face an uphill battle to overturn the first-leg deficit, and manager Stephen Bradley will need to adopt a more aggressive strategy to keep their Champions League hopes alive. However, their attacking output in the first leg, with only two shots on target from a total of five attempts and a paltry 31% of possession, suggests that scoring goals against a resolute Sparta Prague defence will be a challenging task.
Betting Tip: Multi Correct Score: Sparta Prague to Win 1-0, 2-0, or 3-0
30/07 18:00 Sparta Praha – Shamrock Rovers Multi Correct Score: Sparta Prague to Win 1-0, 2-0, or 3-0 @ 2.40 (Betway)
Sparta Prague’s impressive form and strong home record make them clear favourites in this tie.
Shamrock Rovers’ attacking struggles, particularly evident in the first leg in Ireland, suggest a clean sheet for Sparta Prague is a concrete possibility. The visitors’ challenge of breaking down the Sparta defence should be even more difficult away from home.
Considering these factors, we recommend betting on the multi-correct score of Sparta Prague to win 1-0, 2-0, or 3-0 at 2.40 odds on Betway.
Sparta Praha vs Shamrock Rovers - Multi Correct Score: Sparta Prague to Win 1-0, 2-0, or 3-0 @ 2.40
Sparta Praha vs Shamrock Rovers - Multi Correct Score: Sparta Prague to Win 1-0, 2-0, or 3-0 @ 2.40Possible Starting Lineups:
- Sparta Prague: Jensen; Vitik, Ross, Zeleny; Wiesner, Laci, Solbakken, Albeniz; Tuci, Kuchta, Birmancevic
- Shamrock Rovers: Pohls; Honohan, Lopes, Cleary; Farrugia, Nugent, Clarke, O’Neill, Byrne; Watts, Kenny
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