Sparta Prague will be looking to leverage their home advantage as they host Banik Ostrava in the Czech Liga on Saturday. Both teams are eager to build on their recent cup victories. Here’s our prediction.
Sparta Prague has faced a challenging few weeks, struggling to maintain their title defense with four losses in their last seven matches. This has left them nine points behind the league leaders. However, they recently secured a convincing 4-0 win over Zbrojovka in a cup game, which they hope to build on.
Banik Ostrava has capitalized on Sparta’s struggles and now sits just four points behind them in fourth place. Their confidence is boosted by a recent 3-1 away win at Varnsdorf in the cup, and they’ve lost only once in their last nine matches.
Despite their current form, Banik Ostrava has historically struggled against Sparta, suffering five consecutive losses and not winning in 19 meetings. As they look to challenge Sparta, this matchup will be a significant test for them.