Sparta Praha
- Sparta Praha’s 5 recent games: 2 wins, 1 draw, 2 defeats.
- Sparta are unbeaten in two (W1, D1) and sit second with 66 points from 31 matches.
- Sparta Praha’s pressing 3-4-3 system makes them a formidable opponent.
- Coach Brian Priske has inspired a high-tempo, proactive style with the ability to switch between a back three and four when in possession.
Hradec Kralove
- Hradec Kralove’s 5 recent matches: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 defeat.
- The visitors have 50 points from 32 games, placing them 5th in the Championship Group.
- manager David Horejs employs a pragmatic 3-at-the-back system and has overseen a club-record campaign.
- Hradec have won only six of their 17 away games this season (D4, L7).
Head-to-Head
Sparta Praha won 2-0 at home in this fixture three months ago.
Key Players
- Albion Rrahmani leads the line for Sparta Praha, the Albanian hitman has scored one goal in one match since the start of the Championship Group, but Jan Kuchta has been a bigger threat to opposition defences of late.
- Kuchta has scored two of Sparta’s last four goals and could be a threat again on Sunday.
- Hradec will look to talisman Ondrej Mihalik for their goals, he has netted two goals in two matches since the Championship Group began and has two of Hradec’s last three goals to his name.
- Sparta have conceded 21 goals in 16 home games this campaign, so the away side can hope to cause problems on the counter.
Betting Insights
- The prediction prefers a home victory and a clean sheet for Sparta Praha, though there is a chance Hradec score on the counter so there is also support for Over 2.5 goals.
- Odds: Sparta win 1.57, Over 2.5 goals 1.69, Both Teams to Score - No 2.01.
Prediction
Back Sparta Praha for a home win and clean sheet , with a leaning towards Over 2.5 goals .
