Spartak Trnava vs Nordsjaelland Prediction and Betting Tips
Spartak Trnava host Nordsjaelland at the Anton Malatinsky Stadium on Thursday (October 26) on matchday three of the UEFA Europa Conference League group stage.
Having lost both their games, Spartak are at the bottom of Group H without a point and on the brink of elimination.
The White Angels were battered 4-0 by Ludogorets Razgrad in their opening game before suffering a narrow 2-1 loss to Fenerbahce at home on matchday two.
Another setback this week could deal a mortal to their chances of reaching the knockouts, but their recent form doesn't hold them in good stead to win this game.
Michal Gašparík's side lost 2-1 to Slovan Bratislava in the Slovak Super Liga on Sunday, their second loss in four games across competitions.
Nordsjaelland, meanwhile, are second in the group with three points in two games. Like Spartak, the Norwegian side also lost their first game, going down 3-1 to Fenerbahce. However, they recovered to thrash Ludogorets Razgrad 7-1 in their next game to revive their European campaign.
Moreover, on Sunday, the Tigers beat Viborg 2-0 in the Superliga, courtesy of an own goal from Jean-Manuel Mbom followed by another from Marcus Ingvartsen.
Spartak Trnava vs Nordsjaelland Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This is the first meeting between the two teams.
- Spartak have played Norwegian sides four occasions, twice against Viking and twice against Lillestrom, winning three and drawing once.
- Nordsjaelland are facing a Slovakian club for the first time.
- Nordsjaelland have won just thrice from their last 10 games across competitions
- Nordsjaelland have kept three clean sheets in their last six games, while Spartak have kept none in four.
- With just one goal scored, Spartak have the joint second-lowest goal-tally in the group stage, alongside Cukaricki and KI (Olimpija Ljublijana and Bodo/Glimt are the only goalless sides).
Spartak Trnava vs Nordsjaelland Prediction
Neither side is in good shape right now, with Spartak particularly struggling in defence.
Nordsjaelland, though, have shown signs of improvement, and their last Conference League game showed what they are capable of.
It will likely not be another 7-1 win, but it should be another victory nonetheless.
Prediction: Spartak 1-2 Nordsjaelland
Spartak Trnava vs Nordsjaelland Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Nordsjaelland
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
