Sparta Prague hosts Rapid Vienna in the second leg of the Champions League qualification quarterfinals. The match will be played on Wednesday, July 28th at Generali Ceska pojistovna Arena (Prague)
Sparta Prague got too carried away with keeping the score in the first game, instead of trying to play wide-open football. And the team paid for this. After the Champions League match, Sparta already managed to play in the championship, where the Reds beat Sigma Olomouc with a score of 3-2. At home, the team must play more actively in the attack, as it is necessary to score at least twice in order to advance to the next round after regulation time.
Rapid Vienna was able to achieve victory at home, although the advantage is not enough to feel safe. The Green-Whites are so keen on European competitions that they lost to Hartberg in the first round of the Austrian championship (0-2), although they had the advantage. In the return game against Sparta, Rapid Vienna cannot simply defend the gained advantage because the opponent can be on a tear.
In the first match, Sparta Prague managed to score an early goal already in the 3rd minute, but this success played a cruel joke with the Czech club, as they began to defend the result. Rapid Vienna gradually pressed and was able to finish off its opponent, scoring two goals in the middle of the second half and gaining a comeback victory. After the abolition of the away goal rule, one goal scored by Sparta will simply equalize the teams' chances. The hosts are considered to be small favorites of the return leg, but we will certainly see anyone’s game. Since these opponents have approximately equal skills, a lot will depend on the conversion of chances. We recommend betting on Over 2.5 goals scored.
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 goals scored
