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Stuttgart vs Sparta Prague: Champions League Match Preview
In the second round of the Champions League, German vice-champions Stuttgart will face Prague's Sparta. The visitors secured a convincing victory in their opening match, positioning themselves at the top of the standings. Will they be able to pull off an upset on October 1st? Find out in our preview of this upcoming clash.
Command Analysis
VfB Stuttgart
GermanyCurrent Form
Last season, the hosts performed exceptionally well. While they couldn't keep pace with Bayer, they managed to surpass long-time German champions Bayern Munich in the race for second place. This is a significant achievement, especially considering the previous season when the club was involved in relegation playoffs to remain in the top league.
Several key players left the team before the season began, but so far Stuttgart has been holding up quite well. In the Super Cup match, the Swabians narrowly lost to Bayer in extra time, and in their opening Champions League match, they had chances to secure points against Real Madrid (1:3). Only in the final ten minutes did the vice-champions of Germany concede two goals, leaving the Spanish capital empty-handed.
In the Bundesliga, the hosts achieved convincing victories over Borussia Monchengladbach (3:1) and then against Borussia Dortmund (5:1). In their latest match, under the management of Sebastian Hoeness, they salvaged a draw against Wolfsburg (2:2) at the last moment. Stuttgart finished the match with ten men, but Deniz Undav managed to equalize in the seventh minute of stoppage time to save a point for his team.
Suspensions and Injuries
Justin Diehl and Dan-Axel Zagadou will miss the game due to injuries. The presence of Amina Al-Dakhil, Nicolas Narti, and Leonidas Stergiou is questionable.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team has lost just one of its last seven matches
- The hosts haven't finished a match without scoring in their last thirteen games
- Stuttgart has secured seven victories in their last eight home matches
Probable Lineup: Nubel - Wagnumann, Ruo, Shabo, Mittelstadt - Leveling, Stiller, Karazor - Miyo, Undav, Fuchrich
Sparta Prague
Czech RepublicCurrent Form
Prague's Sparta claimed the Czech championship for the second consecutive season last year. Their main rival was Slavia, whom they managed to outpace by just two points. After nine matches in the current season, Sparta sits in second place, trailing Slavia by three points.
In the latest round of the Czech league, they suffered their first defeat of the season, losing at home to Sigma with a score of 2-3. Their opponent received a red card just minutes before the final whistle, yet Sparta couldn't equalize.
In the Champions League, the Prague side successfully navigated through three qualifying rounds. They defeated Irish side Shamrock Rovers (2-0 and 4-2), Romanian club FCSB (1-1 and 3-2), and then prevailed against Swedish team Malmo (2-0 and 2-0). In the main competition, they kicked off with a victory, dominating Salzburg 3-0 in their opening match.
Suspensions and Injuries
Elias Kobbo and Imanol Garcia will miss the match due to injuries. Matthias Ross's availability remains uncertain.
Interesting Betting Trends
- In their last two matches, Sparta faced red cards
- In four of their last five matches, the Czech club has kept a clean sheet
- The team has played seven matches in this Champions League season and remains unbeaten
Projected Lineup: Windal - Zelensky, Panak, Vitek - Wisner, Kairinen, Lvczi, Presiado - Haraslin, Olatunji, Birmancevic
Trends
Bet Exact Score 3:1
In their last ten winning matches, Stuttgart scored at least three goals
10.00Bet Number 1 in the final score
This trend has occurred in four of the last five home matches
1.90Bet Stuttgart to score in the second half
This bet has been successful in Stuttgart's last seven matches
1.27Bet Stuttgart to win on fouls
Sparta has lost on fouls in their last three matches
2.35Tip and bets
The guests have shown decent football at the start of the season, but they have yet to face opponents of Stuttgart's caliber. The home team does not appear as dominant as last season, yet they managed to challenge Real Madrid in the opening round and will likely secure a solid victory against a representative from the Czech league.
Our prediction is Asian handicap (-1.5) on Stuttgart at 2.02
Team Goals Betting
The visitors are unlikely to withstand the pressure from their opponents, but they should manage to score themselves. The Czech team has not left the field without scoring in any match this season, including Champions League games, indicating that Sparta is quite strong offensively. We believe both teams will find the net in this match.
Our second bet is for both teams to score with odds of 1.60
Total Goals Betting
Recently, the home team managed to net five goals against Borussia Dortmund, showcasing their high attacking potential. Moreover, the visitors have scored less than two goals in only one match this season. Both teams focus on offense, promising an exciting game.
Our prediction is for a total of over 3.5 goals with odds of 1.95
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