Our prediction for this Champions League match:
Malmo
Match Time & Date:
21/08/2024
03:00 PM
Prediction: 1-1
Sparta Prague
Buoyed by a 2-1 win over Norrkoping, Malmo will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they take on Sparta Prague in the Champions League playoffs, first leg. The Blues did well to shock PAOK in round 3 and they are surely capable of matching Sparta Prague in front of home fans. All Niklas Moisander, Anton Tinnerholm, and Stefano Vecchia are out of contention with injuries for the home team.
The Czech champions, on the other hand, booked their place in the final qualifying round by beating Steaua Bucharest in the double-header. As Sparta are on a three-game winning run in all competitions ahead of the trip to Sweden, we predict that they are going to grab something from Wednesday’s encounter. Pacey Serbia winger Veljko Birmancevic should be recalled to the starting XI after coming as a substitute in a 2-1 win over Jablonec as well as talented defender Martin Vitik. Imanol Garcia remains in the recovery room.
Highlighted Team (Malmo):
Founded on February 24, 1910, Malmo are a Swedish team that compete in Allsvenskan league. The Blues welcome their rivals at Stadion, Malmo, the venue which was opened in April, 2009. It is important to note that the stadium can hold up to 22,500 supporters of which 18,000 are seated.
Malmo are the most successful Swedish side, with the team winning their 23rd domestic trophy in 2017. The Blues finished the season seven points clear of AIK, scoring 63 goals and conceding 27 in the process. Speaking of the club’s European success, Malmo did well to make it to the European Cup final in the 1978/1979 season, but they eventually failed to win the trophy.
The Swedish side were beaten by Nottingham Forest in the title game (0-1), with Trevor John Francis scoring the only goal of the match. Malmo wear sky-blue shirts and white shorts when playing at home, whereas their away colour is black.
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