Sparta Praha and Trabzonspor measure strength in Generali Arena, in a match for this phase of the UEFA Europa League (3rd Qualifying Round). These two teams have never faced each other before, so this will be their first direct confrontation. In this match, the home factor may be decisive, since Sparta Praha has considerable differences in its results at home and as a visitor.
Sparta Prague:
The home team plays their first game in this edition of the UEFA Europa League with the intention of taking advantage of the home factor to win a positive result. This is a stronger team with the support of his fans, since in the last 30 matches he has recorded 5 wins, 4 draws and 6 losses as a visitor, with 20 goals scored and 23 suffered; against 13 wins and 2 losses in his stadium, with 35 goals scored and 11 suffered. The team arrives at this match after a home victory with Příbram by (3‑0). In the last 10 games played at home for all competitions, Sparta Praha won 8 and lost 2. His defense has not been very solid, as he suffered goals in 7 of the last 10 games, but his attack has scored regularly, since he scored goals in 7 of the last 10 games. There is 1 period that stands out in the last 13 home games for all competitions: he suffered 4 of his 8 goals between minutes (16′-30 ‘).
Playing at home, the Sparta Prague team hopes to show a good football, in order to win a good result and take an advantage for the second leg, where they will play away from home. Acting with the support of their fans, the Sparta Prague team must attack with everything, looking for their attack moves from the first minutes. The coach must not have significant absences for this match, so he must present a very competitive team on the field.
Trabzonspor:
The visiting team will make its debut in this edition of the UEFA Europa League with the intention of winning a positive result, taking advantage of the home factor. This is a team that presents similar results at home and abroad, so it is not usually affected by the home factor, since in the last 30 matches it records 5 wins, 8 draws and 2 losses as a visitor; against 9 wins, 3 draws and 3 losses in his stadium. The team arrives at this match after a draw away with Hellas Verona by (1‑1). In the last 10 games played as a visitor for all competitions, Trabzonspor won 4, drew 5 and lost 1. His defense has not been very solid, since he suffered goals in 9 of the last 10 games, but his attack has marked with regularly, since he scored goals in 9 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, he suffered the first goal 6 times, but got the comeback in 4.
Acting away from home, the Trabzonspor team will have to pay close attention, knowing how to defend, so as not to leave room for the locals to create their attack movements. The Trabzonspor team is expected to present a strong defensive scheme, trying to counteract the offensive movements of its rival. The coach must present the best available players in the field.
