Our prediction for this Europa Conference League match:
Ararat Armenia
Match Time & Date:
14 August 2025
17:00
Prediction: 0-2
Sparta Prague
Ararat-Armenia will try to make a historical comeback in the tie with Sparta Prague when they host the Czech outfit to FFA Academy Stadium on Thursday. The Armenians need to overcome a three-goal deficit in front of home fans, but they are seen as big underdogs in the return leg. Anyhow, we are positive that the hosts will leave their hearts on the field in Thursday’s encounter.
All Duarte, Hakobyan, and Tera are pushing for a start as Ararat-Armenia boss Tulipa is expected to shuffle his pack. The Czechs, meanwhile, are on a five-game winning run in all competitions. As Sparta should have a number of opportunities to score on the break in the second leg, we are tempted to place our bets on Brian Priske’s men. The likes of Preciado, Panak, and Solbakken remain on the sidelines for the visiting side.
Highlighted Team (Sparta Prague):
Established in 1893, Sparta Prague is one of Europe’s oldest clubs and the most successful side in Czech Republic, having won no fewer than 36 league titles and 27 Czech Cup trophies. The club play their games at the Generali Arena in Prague and hold a long-lasting rivalry with Slavia Prague.
Sparta Prague enjoyed their Golden Years in the 1960’s, when average attendance was nearly 40,000 and players like Jiri Tichy, Andrej Kvasnak and Vaclav Masek entertained the crowds week in week out. Rudi largely impressed in the maiden Champions League campaign during the 1991/92 season as they finished second in the semi-final group, meaning they were among top 4 European sides at the moment.
Nevertheless, Sparta Prague have enjoyed little to no success on the European stage since, reaching the Champions League knockout stages on just one occasion, with their latest major coup the return of prodigal son Tomas Rosicky from Arsenal.
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