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CSKA Moscow and Sparta Prague propose a strong matchup in the Champions League 3rd qualifying round, non-champions section.
CSKA Moscow finished second last season behind the untouchable Zenit and they are in the same position this time around – one of the two teams with 6 points after 2 rounds in the Russian Premier League. CSKA is yet to concede a goal in the domestic competition and the hosts are on the back of a solid 2-0 win at Kyrylia Sovetov on Friday – despite the coach demanding even more from his team in the post match press conference.
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Sparta Praga finished 5 points off Viktoria Plzen last season in the title race, after previously dominating Czech football two seasons ago. The famous club lost a couple of players and are looking less dangerous right now. The Czech league started last weekend and Sparta had to settle for a 0-0 draw against Vysocina Jihlava, but obviously their focus was on this Champions League clash against CSKA.
Sparta Prague was unable to impress in the Champions League qualifiers last season, when they were much stronger and were knocked out by Malmo. While they remain a dangerous opponent, I can`t see them getting anything in such a tough away game – we know how hard it is to play in Russia. CSKA Moscow is defending very well, they started the season very well and are surely confident of securing a result.
I`m sure CSKA`s main objective is to win with a clean sheet and I reckon they will do just that. They did not concede a goal in their 2 domestic matches, while Sparta did not score in its only match of the season. All in all, my tip on this one is a CSKA Moscow win to nil. The odds are great and we could see a very solid return of investment from this bet even with medium-high stakes. Prediction: CSKA Moscow – Sparta Prague 1-0.
Pick: CSKA Moscow win to nil
Odds: 2.45 @ Bet365
Stake: 7
Possible profit: 10.15
Event date: 28 July
