Sparta Prague vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction, Tips & Odds – Aug. 31, 2023

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August 30, 2023

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Sparta Prague vs Dinamo Zagreb Prediction 31.08.2023. Sparta will strive to overturn the two-goal deficit as they face Dinamo Zagreb at the Arena stadium in the second-leg playoff match for the UEFA Europa League, scheduled for Thursday evening. On the other hand, Dinamo aims to finish the job they started and secure their place in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League as they travel to the Czech Republic, following their 3-1 victory at Maksimir last week.

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Sparta Prague vs Dinamo Zagreb 1×2: 1.91 / 3.67 / 3.79

Total goals over/under (2.5): 1.82 / 1.96

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Sparta Prague Team News

After an unsuccessful bid to secure a place in European competitions during the past season, Sparta Prague has now clinched a spot in the UEFA Europa Conference League. However, their prospects of advancing to the group stage of the UEFA Europa League are now shaped by a low percentage. This possibility diminished following their setback in the first match against Dinamo last week.

In the initial phase of the match, it seemed that Sparta would head into halftime with an advantage, as Ladislav Krejči found the net from a penalty kick in the 39th minute. Nevertheless, Dinamo managed to equalize just five minutes later when Dario Špikić scored a goal. In the second half, Dino Perić and Luka Ivanušec further fortified Dinamo’s position by netting goals, enabling them to seize control of the match.

Following this disappointment, the team led by Brian Priske managed to recover and secure a 3-1 victory against Karviná in the Czech First League on Sunday. This triumph ended their streak of three consecutive undefeated matches across different competitions.

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Dinamo Zagreb Team News

Dinamo’s victory over Sparta in the first encounter marked the onset of a successful era under the guidance of the new coach, Sergej Jakirović. He assumed leadership of the team just hours after their exit from the Champions League qualifiers, replacing Igor Bišćan.

Since taking on the role of coach, Jakirović has secured two consecutive victories in two played matches. His team achieved a 2-1 win against Rijeka in the SuperSport HNL last weekend, thanks to goals from Marko Bulat and Bruno Petković. Despite these triumphs, Dinamo still lags eight points behind the frontrunner, Hajduk Split.

Now, in the Europa League playoffs, the 46-year-old coach is diligently preparing his team for the challenge against Sparta in the return leg on Thursday. He has motivated his players to meticulously ready themselves for this “demanding match,” emphasizing the significance of thorough preparation in order to have a shot at advancing to the group stage of the Europa League.

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— GNK Dinamo (@gnkdinamo) August 29, 2023

Sparta Prague vs Dinamo Zagreb H2H

In the four matches played between these two clubs so far, Dinamo has managed only one victory alongside three draws.

That victory came in last week’s 3-1 win at Maksimir.

Expected lineups

Sparta Prague:

Vindahl Jensen; Sorensen, Panak, Krejci; Wiesner, Kairinen, Sadilek, Zeleny; Birmančević, Kuchta, Haraslin

Dinamo Zagreb:

Nevistić; Moharrami, Ristovski, Perić, Ljubičić; Bulat, Mišić; Špikić, Baturina, Marin; Petković