Sparta Prague vs Jablonec Prediction: The visiting team can not be written off

Czech Fortuna Liga action at epet ARENA will see Sparta Prague play Jablonec in round 19. Last weekend, the two teams found success and will hope to replicate the same level of performance in this one. Which side will continue their impressive run?

Sparta Prague kept their cool against Bohemians the previous weekend and secured a hard-fought 1-0 win. In that game, Sparta Prague had 58 per cent of the possession and attempted 11 shots while converting only one of the two on target. However, Sparta Prague could not get things right until the second half when Markus Solbakken netted for his side. Heading into this game, Sparta Prague sealed consecutive victories for the first time since late September. With 34 points from 18 matches, Sparta Prague sit 3rd in the standings, a record way below their last two seasons performances.

Jablonec showed character the previous weekend against Dukla Prague, pulling off a 2-1 win at home. In that game, Jablonec had 58 per cent of the possession and attempted 14 shots, with four on goal. However, two first-half strikes were enough to see this team secure maximum points, with Sebastian Nebyla and Jan Chramosta netting for this side. However, Jablonec have made three wins in their last five games, defeating Ceske Budejovice and Ostrava in that run. However, their games against Viktoria Plzen and FK Pardubice ended in defeats. In the meantime, Jablonec have 30 points from 18 league games, scoring 30 goals and conceding 14, as they sit 5th in the standings. 

Sparta Prague are still the side to win this game despite Jablonec's improved level of play this season. However, one of the crucial factors to consider is how improved the two teams are offensively so far this season, and I will lean on that here. While their past meetings have ended with high scores, Sparta Prague still had dominant play, winning each of the last four times they faced. This is a close game, considering the two teams' current performances. Yet, a bet on the home side, while goals, is the primary option.