Sparta Prague vs Liverpool Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips 07/03/2024

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Sparta Prague vs Liverpool prediction	March 7, 1:45 PM ET
Sparta Prague odds	+280
Liverpool odds	-109
Draw	+290
Over\Under	2.5 -150 \ +127

Sparta Prague vs Liverpool. Shape of the Teams

On March 7, Sparta Prague will host Liverpool in Prague in the first match of the 1/8 finals of the Europa League.

Despite the Reds being seen as the clear favourites, Sparta is expected to put up a strong fight, especially on home turf at the epet Arena.

Under Brian Priske’s guidance, Sparta Prague has adopted an attacking style of football that has recently led to significant success. Before this stage, the Czechs managed to beat Galatasaray, after which they defeated domestic rivals Slavia Prague in the domestic playoffs and reached the semi-finals of the Czech Cup.

Liverpool did not encounter much resistance from their opponents in the Europa League group stage. Following their loss against Arsenal a month ago, Liverpool has been on an impressive run.

They not only won four consecutive victories in the English Premier League and reached the next stage of the FA Cup, but they also won the Carabao Cup against Chelsea (0-1).

Sparta Prague vs Liverpool Main Match Info

Date and Kickoff Time: March 7, 1:45 PM ET
Stadium: epet ARENA
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Last match: Liverpool vs Sparta Prague, 1-0 (February 24, 2011, Europa League Playoffs 1/16)

Sparta Prague vs Liverpool Prediction, Odds

Pick: Sparta Prague win or draw
Odds: -117 (Tonybet)

Excluding a penalty shootout loss to Copenhagen in the Champions League qualifiers, Sparta have not lost a single match at the epet Arena this season. The team beat Dinamo Zagreb (4-1), Betis (1-0) and Aris (3-2), and only Glasgow Rangers managed to achieve a goalless draw.

Sparta then went on to defeat Galatasaray in the playoffs with a convincing 4-1 victory at home and secured a spot in the next round.

Although Liverpool are a far better team than all the aforementioned ones, they face serious squad challenges. The Reds will enter the game without key players like Alisson, Diogo Jota, and Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Mohamed Salah’s participation is also doubtful.

Winning the Premier League is much more important for Liverpool than the Europa League, especially with a critical match against Manchester City on the horizon. Jürgen Klopp might decide to conserve energy in this match by resting and rotating some key players.

This context presents Brian Priske’s Sparta Prague with a unique opportunity to leverage their home advantage and resilience against a Liverpool side dealing with numerous absences. I think Sparta will at least not lose this match and get a favourable result for the second leg.

Sparta Prague vs Liverpool Betting Tip

Pick: Liverpool total under 1.5
Odds: +100 (Tonybet)

Liverpool’s match against Nottingham Forest in the last round of the Premier League was difficult. They only managed to snatch a 0-1 victory with a last-minute goal in injury time from Darwin Núñez.

Even a single away goal against Sparta would place Liverpool in a relatively comfortable position for the return leg at Anfield. Although Liverpool’s attack is quite powerful, a multiple-goal victory seems less likely without Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota.

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In contrast, Sparta enters this encounter with a fully fit squad supported by their home advantage. I think the hosts will put up a solid defensive setup that will limit Liverpool’s opportunities to create chances. Given these dynamics, it seems likely that the Reds will fail to find the back of the net more than once in Prague.

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