Shamrock Rovers vs Sparta Prague Prediction 23.07.2024 | Champions League

• Competition: Champions League Qualification
• Date: 23.07.2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
• Venue: Tallaght Stadium (Dublin)

2 years ago, Shamrock Rovers became the first club from the Republic of Ireland to qualify for the group stage of a UEFA competition. They played then in the Conference League, and now they will try once again to achieve such great success. It started very well. Shamrock eliminated Iceland's Vikingur 2-1 on aggregate in the 1st round of Champions League qualification. Even the fact that they are the favorite in the duel did not help the club from Iceland to beat the tough Shamrock. In the meantime, the Irish club had no success in the FAI, losing to Bohemians 2-1

In a more than uncertain thriller finish of the Czech Fortuna League, Sparta Prague won another title of champion of the Czech Republic, leaving Slavia Prague with a deficit of only 2 points. They started the new season with a 2-1 win against Pardubice on their home field. Sparta has the ambition to reach the group stage of the Champions League, but there are still plenty of strong teams in the later stages of qualification. Against Shamrock, they definitely have the role of favorites, which they will have to justify on the field.

Shamrock Rovers vs Sparta Prague pick: SPARTA PRAGUE TO WIN

The home team will have great confidence in this match after a successful 1st round. Shamrock have been known to surprise some very respectable rivals in the past and they have every right to hope for a good result. However, the 3rd round of Champions League qualification is too much for this team. Sparta Prague had an excellent preparation period and are physically ready for the start of the season. There is no need to play more cautiously in the Republic of Ireland. It is necessary to immediately let the rival know the difference in quality and ensure an overall victory in the first match. We expect the guests to win, even with a 2 or 3 goal difference.