Sparta Prague   -   Banik Ostrava

As many as 18185 fans will be watching this match of the 29th matchday between FC Banik Ostrava and Sparta Prague, which is taking place on Saturday the 20th April. The game will take place in the epet ARENA in Prague.

If thelast match between the two is any indicator, we should fully expect to enjoy another hard-hitting competition during this upcoming event. Their last meeting took place on 12.11.2023. Players of Sparta Prague are keen to repeat the 0-1 victory that they scored against their rivals during the previous match. Considering that Sparta Prague won the past three competitions, chances for another victory are quite high. During their last three action-packed matches, Sparta Prague scored seven goals, while FC Banik Ostrava only managed to accumulate 2.

Forecasts predict it to be a warm day in Prague with temperatures reaching a daily maximum of 20°C. In combination with the highly possible rainfall, however, playing a 90 minute match could be quite the challenge for the teams.

Sparta Prague [at Stadium of Miroslava Valenty], currently being on the first position in the league, are surely expected to keep their lead; however, this could be a tough mission, since FC Baník Ostrava is only three positions behind.

Lineups – Sparta Prague vs. FC Banik Ostrava probable starters

In the following overview you can see the expected lineups at a glance.

Fans will be quite interested to learn that the players listed below are likely to feature in the starting eleven of Sparta Prague [at Stadium of Miroslava Valenty]:
• Goalkeeper: Peter Jensen
• Defenders: Filip Panak, Tomas Wiesner, Martin Vitik
• Midfield: Kaan Kairinen, Indrit Tuci, Veljko Birmancevic, Lukas Sadilek, Matej Rynes, Ladislav Krejci II
• Attack: Jan Kuchta

In the upcoming match against Sparta Prague [at Stadium of Miroslava Valenty], FC Banik Ostrava's management will probably using the following players:
• Goalkeeper: Jiri Letacek
• Defenders: Michal Frydrych, David Lischka, Matus Rusnak
• Midfielders: Filip Blazek, Jiri Boula, David Buchta, Tomas Rigo
• Forward line: Jiri Klima, Ewerton Paixao Da Silva, Abdoullahi Tanko

Check the final lineups here on Oddspedia one hour before kickoff.

Looking back at their last matches, Sparta Prague will probably play with Jan Kuchta at the front of the field. The goal will be guarded by Peter Jensen, who will be supported by Filip Panak, Tomas Wiesner and Martin Vitik. The midfield may be formed by Kaan Kairinen, Indrit Tuci, Veljko Birmancevic, Lukas Sadilek, Matej Rynes and Ladislav Krejci II.

Vojtech Vorel, Jakub Surovcik, Asger Sorensen, Patrik Vydra, Jaroslav Zeleny, Markus Solbakken, Adam Karabec, Lukas Haraslin, Michal Sevcik, Victor Oluyemi Olatunji and Jakub Pesek will probably be the team's substitute players.

Pavel Hapal will probably send Jiri Klima, Ewerton Paixao Da Silva and Abdoullahi Tanko to the front of the field trying to score goals. The forward line will be supported by Filip Blazek, Jiri Boula, David Buchta and Tomas Rigo, while Michal Frydrych, David Lischka and Matus Rusnak will protect Jiri Letacek's goal.

The following could be FC Baník Ostrava's substitute players, chosen by the manager: Jakub Markovic, Jan Juroska, Patrick Kpozo, Gigli Ndefe, Karel Pojezny, Eldar Sehic, Samuel Grygar, Matej Sin, Radim Sudak, Quadri Adebayo Adediran, Filip Kubala.

Finding the best bet

Knowing how teams have performed in the past is one of the methods used to predict the outcome of an upcoming game, but there's also more to consider. Despite the fact that a draw is very unlikely to happen (17.8%), experts believe that Sparta Prague [at Stadium of Miroslava Valenty] has increased chances of winning, namely 70.3%. FC Baník Ostrava is barely considered for the win. Experts give them a 11.9% chance to achieve victory.
If you want to enjoy the best outcome, place your bet once you've also considered these facts:

• FC Banik Ostrava have a winning streak of 4 matches away from home.
• A year ago, FC Banik Ostrava were number 12 in the table with 32 points. Now they are number 4 with 44 points.
• During the last 25 meetings with Sparta Prague playing at home, Sparta Prague have won 18 times, there have been 4 draws while FC Banik Ostrava have won 3 times. The goal difference is 54-21 in favour of Sparta Prague.
• Sparta Prague scores 2.2 goals in a match against FC Banik Ostrava and FC Banik Ostrava scores 0.8 goals against Sparta Prague (on average).
• Sparta Prague scores 2.17 goals when playing at home and FC Banik Ostrava scores 1.52 goals when playing away (on average).
• Sparta Prague haven't scored in 1 of their 14 home matches in 1. Liga this season.
• During the last 49 meetings, Sparta Prague have won 30 times, there have been 13 draws while FC Banik Ostrava have won 6 times. The goal difference is 87-40 in favour of Sparta Prague.
• Average number of goals in the first half in meetings between Sparta Prague and FC Banik Ostrava is 1.2.

Match Details

• Sparta Prague v Banik Ostrava
• First Division Czech Republic
• Date - 20/04/2024
• Starting time - 13:00 UTC
• Venue: epet ARENA, Prague, Czech Republic

Betting Odds Comparison

Oddspedia provides Sparta Prague v Banik Ostrava betting odds from 7 bookmakers in 34 betting markets. If you are interested in First Division Odds, you can check which bookie offers the best betting odds for the next matches from the competition - MFK Karvina - Bohemians 1905, Teplice - Dynamo Ceske Budejovice.

Match Outcome	Best Odds	Bookie
Sparta Prague To win	1.33	bet365
Draw	5.50	bet365
Banik Ostrava To win	8.40	22Bet
Goals over 2.5	1.57	Betway
Goals under 2.5	2.40	Bet365 NJ

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