Sparta Prague vs Liverpool Prediction 07.03.2024

• Competition: UEFA Europa League &— last 16 1st leg
• Date: Thursday, 7th, March 2024
• Kickoff: 17:45 UTC / 18.45 CET
• Venue: epet ARENA (Prague)

Liverpool embark on their European journey, travelling to the epet Arena to face Sparta Prague in the first match of their last-16 tie in the UEFA Europa League.

Sparta Prague vs Liverpool Betting Tips: BTTS

As the anticipation for the weekend’s leading match against Man City at Anfield builds, there are concerns that Liverpool’s midweek rotating squad might struggle during their challenging visit to the Czech Republic’s capital. However, there’s a strong belief that both teams’ proficient strikers will certainly find the back of the net.

In a remarkable performance, Sparta Prague showcased their scoring ability in the final third by overcoming a 2-3 first-leg deficit against Galatasaray in their Europa League knockout match. They clinched a 4-1 win in the second leg, securing a 6-4 overall victory and advancing to the last-16 for the first time since 2016.

Remarkably, Iron Sparta has not yet experienced defeat in front of their dedicated fans this season (W16, D3), covering all performances both locally and continentally. They have notably outperformed four European teams in their last five home games and scored an impressive 14 goals.

Brian Priske’s team, boasting an impressive average of 2.6 goals per game at home this season, are optimistic about making a mark on the scoresheet and striving for a win against the current Premier League leaders, Liverpool. The latter’s potential weakness upon arrival in the Czech capital could further enhance the host team’s scoring opportunities.

The Merseyside Reds are set to continue their Europa League campaign on Thursday when they host their visitors. They advanced directly to this stage by triumphing over Toulouse, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise, and LASK Linz, thereby securing the top spot in Group E. However, their journey hasn’t been as dominant as initially predicted, with a record of four wins and two losses (W4, L2).

After suffering a 1-3 defeat to Arsenal in their first match in February, Jurgen Klopp’s team demonstrated an impressive comeback, securing victories in six consecutive games across all competitions. Their most recent triumph took place at Nottingham Forest, thanks to Darwin Nunez’s solitary goal in the 99th minute.

Despite being labeled as the favorites against the Czech outfit, Liverpool might find themselves distracted with their upcoming pivotal clash against Man City this weekend, coupled with several key absences, leading us to believe that the Reds could potentially relinquish their first-leg lead, yet we are confident that both sides will light up the scoreboard, given the lethal and efficient nature of their attacking lines.