Sparta vs Karviná: Preview, Free Tip & Prediction
06.08.2021 10:00
After Tuesday's disappointing Champions League defeat against Monaco, Sparta is back on the league scene. On Saturday afternoon, the Flyers welcome Karviná, with whom they played a seven-goal shootout in their last friendly in Prague.
Basic information, news and team form
Sparta's home match against Monaco was not a good one, as they deservedly lost 0:2 against a quality opponent. However, ACS went into the game as the underdogs and thanks to their progress over Rapid, they are assured of a Europa League group, so a possible relegation against the French team will not be the end of the world. Sparta, on the other hand, made a successful start in the league and thanks to two goal-rich victories (3:2 vs Olomouc, 5:0 vs Liberec) they are on top of the table. Moreover, a win against Karviná could help Sparta put a little pressure on rival Slavia, who postponed their Saturday match against Olomouc due to the Champions League.
Karviná finished 12th last season and MFK would probably take the quiet mid-table position this year. Josef Weber's team entered the new season with two draws: in the first round against Pardubice Karviná led 2:0, but the opponent managed to quickly equalize, and last weekend MFK drew 1:1 at home against newcomer Hradec Králové. However, the home team's performance was not good, they scored the only goal after a big mistake by the opponent and Hradec outplayed them most of the time. Against Sparta, similar football would probably not have been enough.
Betdoin's view of the match
The clear favourite for the match is the home team Sparta, the odds for their victory are around the 1.30 mark. However, Betdoin's algorithm sees the value mainly in goals, which Sparta have not spared since the arrival of Pavel Vrba. For example, the system found interesting value in the BTS bet, i.e. both teams will score. Sparta's offensive quality doesn't need to be discussed, but the backline is scratchy at times and Karviná has several solid players who could make a difference in the match. After all, the February match at Letná offered plenty of goals, Sparta outshot Karviná 4:3.
Absentees and estimated line-ups
Sparta has several absentees as usual, with Ladislav Krejci senior and junior plus left-back Højer out. ACS will have a rematch in Monaco on Tuesday night, so we can expect at least a partial rotation of the line-up due to the demanding schedule. Karviná does not have to deal with similar problems and should arrive in Prague with a full squad.
Sparta - estimated line-up:
Nita - Wiesner, Štětina, Hancko, Polidar - Sáček, Pavelka - Pešek, Karabec, Karlsson - Juliš
Karviná - estimated line-up:
Neuman - Křapka, Santos, Buchta, Bartošák - Mangabeira, Tavares - Čmelík, Qose, Sinyavskiy - Papadopulos
Free tip for Sparta vs Karviná - Both teams score (1,90)
Frequently asked questions about the match Sparta vs Karviná:
Where to watch Sparta vs Karviná live on TV? The match is broadcast on O2 TV Football.
What players to watch during the match? Michal Sáček, Jakub Pešek, Eduardo Santos.
Who is the favourite? According to the bookmakers, the favourite is Sparta Prague (1,29).
How did the last match end? Sparta 4-3 Karviná, 14/02/2021.
What time does the match start? Saturday, August 7, 2021 at 16:00.
What stadium will the match be played in? Generali Česká pojišťovna Arena, Prague.
Where can I find the match at Betdoin? Full statistics can be found here.
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