The next Sportstake 8 draw closes on Thursday, 17 July 2025 at 16:30, with eight fixtures from the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League set to take place later that day.
These continental qualifiers offer players a challenging yet exciting chance to predict two outcomes per fixture: one for the first half and one for the second.
Sportstake 8 predictions go deeper than full-time results. Instead, players must correctly guess the outcome of each half separately:
- 1 = Home Win
- X = Draw
- 2 = Away Win
Below are predictions based on team form, historical performance, and statistical trends:
Sportstake 8 predictions: Friday, 18 July 2025
1. BFC Daugavpils vs KF Vllaznia – 17 July 2025 @ 17:00
Daugavpils are vulnerable late in games, while Vllaznia’s recent qualifying experience should give them the edge after halftime.
- First Half Prediction: 1 – 1 (Draw)
- Second Half Prediction: 0 – 1 (Away Win)
2. FK Aktobe vs Legia Warszawa – 17 July 2025 @ 18:00
Legia have never lost to Aktobe and tend to start with urgency in away qualifiers. Aktobe may settle into a defensive structure in the second half.
- First Half Prediction: 0 – 1 (Away Win)
- Second Half Prediction: 0 – 0 (Draw)
3. Ilves vs Shakhtar Donetsk – 17 July 2025 @ 18:00
Shakhtar scored six goals the last time they faced Ilves. Their firepower and superior depth make them favourites across both halves.
- First Half Prediction: 0 – 2 (Away Win)
- Second Half Prediction: 1 – 2 (Away Win)
4. BK Häcken vs Spartak Trnava – 17 July 2025 @ 19:00
This one could flip. Häcken have shown bursts of early intensity at home, but Spartak often find rhythm late and could overrun them as the game opens up.
- First Half Prediction: 2 – 1 (Home Win)
- Second Half Prediction: 0 – 2 (Away Win)
5. CFR Cluj vs Paks – 17 July 2025 @ 19:30
Cluj’s ability to take early control should be enough to secure a first-half lead, but Paks are likely to respond and push for an equaliser.
- First Half Prediction: 1 – 0 (Home Win)
- Second Half Prediction: 1 – 1 (Draw)
6. FC Prishtina vs Sheriff Tiraspol – 17 July 2025 @ 20:00
Sheriff are too dominant in continental qualifiers to be held back. Prishtina concede an average of 1.6 goals per game, and the second half could get away from them.
- First Half Prediction: 0 – 1 (Away Win)
- Second Half Prediction: 0 – 3 (Away Win)
7. Hapoel Be’er Sheva vs Levski Sofia – 17 July 2025 @ 20:00
Hapoel have not won any of their last five, while Levski are unbeaten in five and have a stronger second-half conversion rate.
- First Half Prediction: 0 – 0 (Draw)
- Second Half Prediction: 0 – 2 (Away Win)
8. NK Celje vs Sabah FK – 17 July 2025 @ 20:00
Expect goals in this one. Celje and Sabah have been involved in high-scoring contests lately. Momentum may swing after halftime in Sabah’s favour.
- First Half Prediction: 2 – 1 (Home Win)
- Second Half Prediction: 1 – 2 (Away Win)
Sportstake 8 FAQ: Here’s everything you must know
What is Sportstake 8?
It’s a lottery game where you predict the outcome of both halves in eight football matches. That means two lines per fixture: one for the first half, one for the second half.
What are the valid result types?
- 1 = Home Win
- X = Draw
- 2 = Away Win Only the result at the end of each half counts.
When does this draw close?
Thursday, 17 July 2025 at 16:30. Bets submitted after this cut-off time will not be considered valid.
How are winnings determined?
Payouts start from five correct half-by-half results, and the jackpot is won by correctly predicting all 16 outcomes.
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