[Football- Champions League Qualifications] 21.8/ 21:00 Malmo FF- Sparta Prague

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[Football- Champions League Qualifications] 21.8/ 21:00 Malmo FF- Sparta Prague

Malmo hosts Sparta Prague in the first leg of their Champions League playoff. The winner of this two-legged tie will advance to the newly-expanded 36-team Champions League, while the loser will move to the Europa League.

After missing out on European competition last season, Malmö is aiming to reach the Champions League group stage for the fourth time in their history and the first time since 2021-22. They advanced to the playoffs by defeating KI 6-4 on aggregate in the second round and then winning a thrilling third-round tie against PAOK 6-5 on aggregate.

Sparta Prague enters this match in high spirits, having started the season unbeaten in nine games across all competitions, winning eight and scoring 22 goals. After winning the Czech First League last season, they advanced to the Champions League playoffs by defeating Shamrock Rovers 6-2 on aggregate in the second qualifying round, followed by a 4-3 aggregate victory over FCSB, including a 3-2 away win in the second leg last week.

In 8 of Malmo's last 10 home matches, there have been over 2.5 goals, and they've conceded 2 or more goals in 5 of those games. Meanwhile, Sparta Prague have scored 2 or more goals in each of their last 5 matches this season.

Both teams have shown they can score but also tend to concede goals. Given their recent form, it's likely both will find the net, and we can expect a few goals in this match. Their last head-to-head also ended with over 2.5 goals. While I slightly favor Sparta Prague, the best bet here seems to be on over 2.5 goals.

over 2,5 @1,70 Unibet

FT 0:2