Sparta Prague vs Slavia Prague Prediction: Title fate lies on this encounter

The CFIG Arena is set to host the upcoming round 23 Czech First League clash between FK Pardubice and Viktoria Plzen. In their previous encounter, Viktoria Plzen dominated with a convincing 6-2 home victory. Can FK Pardubice reverse the outcome this time around?

In their recent league outing, Sparta Prague faced Slovácko on the away ground, securing a 1-3 victory. During the match, Sparta Prague held 55% possession, made 13 attempts on goal, and had 5 shots on target. The goals for Sparta Prague were scored by Martin Vitík (11'), Veljko Birmančević (55'), and Lukáš Haraslín (75'). Slovácko had 13 shots on goal, with Pavel Juroška (20') scoring for FC Slovácko.

Lately, defensive resilience has been a rare sight for Sparta Prague, as they conceded goals in 5 of their last 6 matches, totaling 7 goals against them. Notably, Sparta Prague has maintained a solid record against Slavia Prague, avoiding defeat in their last 3 encounters. Additionally, they remain unbeaten in their last 11 home league matches.

In their recent league match, Slavia Prague secured a 3-0 victory against Pardubice at home. During the game, Slavia Prague dominated possession with 68% and registered an impressive 32 shots on goal, with 15 on target. The sole contributor to the scoresheet for Slavia Prague was Mojmír Chytil (66', 72', 74'). Pardubice, on the other hand, managed 4 attempts on goal, with only 1 on target.

In the last six encounters, Slavia Prague showcased an impressive offensive performance, scoring a total of 18 goals and maintaining a scoring record in each of those matches. However, their defenders conceded 6 goals during that period.

Analyzing their recent results, it is noteworthy that Slavia Prague has not secured a victory against Sparta Prague in their last 3 away matches in the league. On a positive note, Slavia Prague remains unbeaten in their last 12 away league matches.

Examining their previous head-to-head meetings dating back to 06/03/2022, there is little to distinguish between the two clubs. Sparta Prague emerged victorious in 2 of those games, Slavia Prague won 2, and 2 matches ended in a draw during regular time. Notably, a significant number of goals were scored in this period, totaling 22 and averaging at 3.67 goals per match.

This match stands as the ultimate league decider, and both teams are well aware that they must deliver their best performance. Their recent encounter from the previous week saw Sparta Prague orchestrating a late comeback draw, ultimately securing the victory in extra time. Slavia Prague now faces the task of redeeming themselves with an away win to bolster their chances of claiming the league title. However, the composed and formidable nature of Sparta Prague leads me to believe that they are unlikely to be defeated by a team like Slavia Prague. Additionally, considering both teams' proficiency in front of goal, placing a bet on both teams scoring seems to be a viable option to consider.