The second leg of the 2025/26 Conference League second qualifying round between Sparta Prague (Czech Republic) and Aktobe (Kazakhstan) will take place on July 31 at the Letna Stadium. The score of the first match was 2-1 in favor of Aktobe. Sparta Prague vs. Aktobe: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Sparta Prague
The Czechs lost the first match to the Kazakh team 1-2, with Brian Priske's side scoring from the penalty spot just minutes before the final whistle. This defeat marked the team's seventh consecutive loss in European competitions, and notably, Sparta conceded at least two goals in six of those matches. To advance to the next round, the Prague team needs to defeat their opponent by at least two goals. However, they have not won a single game in the Conference League (1 draw, 4 losses).
- The team has not scored more than one goal in 6 of their last 7 international matches.
- They have conceded in 7 of their last 9 home games in European competitions.
- At least one goal has been scored in both halves in 6 of Sparta's last 7 matches in the Champions League and Conference League.
Predicted lineup for Sparta Prague (3-4-3)
Peter Vindahl-Jensen – Emmanuel Uche, Adam Shevinsky, Elias Cobbaut – Angelo Preciado, Kaan Kairinen, Martin Suchomel, Lukas Sadilek – Jan Kuchta, Albion Rrahmani, Lukas Haraslin.
Aktobe
The victory in the previous match was only the second for the Kazakh team in their last eight European games (1 draw, 5 losses), and they have conceded in all matches during this stretch. Moreover, Aktobe has not kept a clean sheet in their last 11 international matches. To advance to the third qualifying round, the club needs to avoid defeat in the return leg. If Vyacheslav Levchuk's side loses by exactly one goal, extra time will be required.
- No more than two goals have been scored in 5 of Aktobe's last 7 European matches.
- In their last 7 international matches, the Kazakh team has not conceded more than one goal.
- The team has not won in 6 of their last 8 European matches (2 draws, 4 losses).
Predicted lineup for Aktobe (4-5-1)
Andrey Vlad – Nemanja Andjelkovic, Bagdat Kairov, Bogdan Vatajelu, Lev Skvortsov – Daniel Sozah, Jairo Jean, Nikita Korzun, Daniyar Usenov, Uche Agbo – Artur Shushenachev.
Referee
Daniele Chiffi (Italy)
Matches – 6 (International matches, 2023/24 - 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 19;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.2;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 17%.
Match Prediction: Sparta Prague vs. Aktobe
Few expected the Kazakh team to win the first match. Nevertheless, Vyacheslav Levchuk's side proved stronger than the experienced Prague team. In the return match, Aktobe will defend their advantage by all possible means, with a primary focus on defense. The Kazakh team generally emphasizes defense in international competitions, and Aktobe has not conceded more than one goal in their last 7 European matches.
The Prague team played in the Champions League last season, where they struggled to score: in 4 group stage matches, Sparta failed to find the net. It might seem that goals would come easier in a lower-ranked tournament, but in the Europa League, the club did not score more than twice in 16 of their last 20 matches. I believe against a highly defensive opponent, the hosts will not score much. My prediction: Sparta Prague individual total under 2.5
