Aktobe vs Sparta Prague: Europa Conference League Prediction (24.07.2025)

On July 24, 2025, at 23:00 WIB, Aktobe will host Sparta Prague in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualification quarterfinals. Bookmakers consider the visitors clear favorites. According to the odds, the chances of winning are roughly 12% for the hosts and 66% for the guests, with a 22% chance of a draw. Let’s take a closer look to see if things are really that one-sided and offer our prediction for the match.

Aktobe

The Red and Whites are not having the best season. The team currently sits in fourth place in the national championship. However, the summer break came at the right time, allowing the players to rest and focus on their European campaign. Aktobe began its journey in the UEFA Europa League qualifiers, facing Polish side Legia. Despite putting up a good fight and showing competitive play, Aktobe narrowly lost both matches 0:1 and dropped into the third-tier European competition. The team recently played against Tobol in the Kazakhstan Premier League but failed to capitalize on their chances, finishing with a 0:0 draw.

Sparta Prague

The Reds ended last season on a rough note, going winless in their last six matches, though they still managed to secure a spot in European competition by finishing fourth in the Czech league. During the off-season, Sparta worked hard, playing three friendlies against strong opponents and winning all of them. However, they stumbled in the opening round of the current domestic season on July 19, drawing 1:1 with Jablonec. Despite this, Sparta’s experience in European competitions should not be underestimated. Last season, they played in the main stage of the Champions League, although they failed to reach the playoffs.

Stats and Head-to-Head Record

There are no previous meetings between these teams. This will be their first encounter.

Prediction

For the Aktobe vs Sparta Prague match, we predict a low-scoring outcome. The home side is known for its solid defensive play and resilience. The visitors may find it difficult to perform away from home after a long trip. The first half, in particular, could be quite balanced, as Aktobe will still be fresh and capable of executing their coach’s tactical plan effectively. Therefore, we suggest betting on under 1 goal in the first half at odds of 1.75.