Wisla will play host to Spartak at Henryk Reyman Stadium in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday. Home advantage would be crucial for the hosts in this tricky clash.
Wisla have a big deficit to overturn in the second and final fixture for both sides in the third qualifying round. The hosts suffered a 3-1 defeat in the first leg in Trnava, Slovakia, with Michal Duris and Philip Azango scoring two and one goals respectively for Spartak while Ángel Rodado pulled one back for Wisla.
Biała Gwiazda were demoted from the UEFA Europa League in the second qualifying round to the Conference League. The Polish side are struggling to find their footing in Europe after 13 years of absence. Their previous participation in a UEFA competition dates back to 2011-12. They would need a better attacking performance to get past Spartak.
The visitors came from behind to snatch a 3-1 victory against Wisla, who opened the scoring in the 26th minute. Spartak took matters into their hand after the 47th minute equaliser and could have made the outcome worse for Wisla if not for wasted chances. The visitors are expected to deploy a similar attacking style in the second leg.
Bíli andeli will hope to manage the return leg to their favour by conserving their two-lead and possibly adding insult to injury with an away goal. Spartak boast the experience to handle such a crucial game, thanks to their participation in previous editions. The visitors are unbeaten in their last five matches in all competitions.
Wisla vs Spartak Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Wisla have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches at home.
- Wisla have lost five times in their last 10 matches in all competitions.
- Wisla are debuting in the UEFA Conference League while Spartak have appeared in all the editions since its launching in 2021-22.
- Spartak have drawn thrice and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
- Wisla have won once, drawn once and lost thrice in their last five matches while Spartak have won twice and drawn thrice. Form Guide: Wisla – W-L-L-L-D, Spartak – W-D-W-D-D.
Wisla vs Spartak Prediction
Wisla will try hit the ground running in a bid to claw back their deficit but such approach could expose them to counter attacks.
Spartak will lay emphasis on discipline and character to be able to deal with the situation at Henryk Reyman Stadium,
Spartak should have enough to see the game through.
Prediction Wisla 2-2 Spartak
Wisla vs Spartak Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Wisla to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Spartak to score - Yes