LiontipsMonaco vs Sparta. Predictions and Betting Tips for the Champions League
Command Analysis
After the arrival of Niko Kovacin the previous season Monaco's results improved - Monegasques put up a steady performance and won the spot in the Champions League qualification. Their first opponent is Sparta from Prague, Red-Whites was considered an obvious favourite in this tie. They have confirmed that status at Czech Republic - a 2:0 victory will help them to perform at home without any nerves.
In the first match of Ligue 1 Monaco failed to beat Nantes and settled for a draw (1:1) at home.
Sparta started their way in the Champions League qualification since the previous round. Pavel Vrba's team was beaten on away game by Rapid Wien (2:1), but then team from Prague recorded a 2:0 victory at home and advanced into the next round. But Reds failed to put up a fight in the match against Monaco - after a 0:2 defeat they won't have many chances to advance further, but that's not a tradegy, because a spot in the Europa League is already guaranteed.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:0
Four most recent matches of Sparta ended with that score
СтавкаMonaco to score in the first half
This bet won in three most recent matches of Monaco
СтавкаFirst half: total under 1.5 goals
Four most recent matches of Sparta went by that scenario
Tip and bets
Monaco recorded a victory at Prague without any problems, but we don't think that Monegasques will just try to retain their lead. Hosts have an obvious advantage on class, so against a team like Sparta they will play for a win. As we saw in the first match Reds are unable to fight against such a strong opponent.
In our opinion, guests have no chance. Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Monaco
Without a doubt, Monaco won't try to retain their lead in this match, hosts will play offensively. Sparta has nothing to lose, so the visitors will open up at some point and will try to level the score, so we are expecting a high-scoring match.
Our second bet will be on total under 2,5 goals
