Spartak will entertain Wisla at Anton Malatinský Stadium in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers on Thursday. Both teams are struggling for form but have managed to progress to the third round.
Spartak vs Wisla Preview
Spartak overcame FK Sarajevo 3-0 on aggregate in the second round to progress to the third round of qualifying. Both sides settled on a goalless draw in the first leg but Spartak claimed a 3-0 win at home in the second leg. It was also their first win in nine games in all competitions. The hosts will count on their rich experience in this competition.
Bíli Andeli have participated in all four editions of the UEFA Conference League since 2021-22, reaching the third qualifying round each time. However, their best record remains a group-stage finish achieved in 2023-24. Spartak kicked off their new season in the Slovak top flight with two draws.
Wisla are entering the competition in the third round after they were knocked out of the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round. It is their first time appearing in the Conference League. The visitors finished 10th in the Polish top flight last season but won the Polish Cup to earn a European spot.
Biała Gwiazda will head into the clash on the back of a four-game winless run, with 10 goals conceded against three. They have played two matches in the new season, drawing one and losing the other, which leaves them in 14th place with one point. Wisla have managed one win in their last five trips in all competitions.
Spartak vs Wisla Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Spartak have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches at home.
- Spartak have scored three goals and also conceded three in their last five matches in all competitions.
- Spartak have played 144 UEFA matches, winning 59, drawing 36 and losing 49 while Wisla have played 108, with 49 wins, 20 draws and 39 losses.
- Wisla have won once and lost four times in their last five matches on the road.
- Spartak have won once, drawn thrice and lost once in their last five matches while Wisla have won once, drawn once and lost thrice. Form Guide: Spartak – D-W-D-D-L, Wisla – L-L-D-L-W.
Spartak vs Wisla Prediction
Spartak will be looking to make the most of their experience in European competitions as well as home advantage to see off the challenge of the visitors.
Wisla have fared badly in away fixtures and will need to break with that trend if they are to continue their European campaign.
Spartak are the favorites based on home advantage and experience.
Prediction: Spartak 3-1 Wisla
Spartak vs Wisla Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Spartak to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Spartak to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Wisla to score - Yes