Sparta Prague vs Liverpool Prediction & Betting Tips (7 March)

Sparta Prague hosts Liverpool on Thursday, at 8pm, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Europa League. The match is at the Epet Arena, in Prague, between the championship leader in Czechia and England.

Czech team in good shape, Reds in the best phase of the season

For Sparta Prague, long-absent defender Vindheim will still not be available. Midfielders Pesek and Pavelka are also not guaranteed to be present after missing the derby last weekend. On the other hand, left back Rynes will be back after being suspended during the return against Galatasaray. Same story for executives Birmancevic (6 goals and 7 assists in the league, 3 goals in C3) and Krejci (midfield) who will undoubtedly return to the group. The rather prolific striker Kuchta (7 goals and 5 assists in the league) was able to score his 3rd goal in the competition but he remains behind the very good Haralsin (4 goals in C3), also decisive in the previous round. We should also find the former Ajaccian Laci in the middle. At the moment, Jurgen Klopp still has to deal with numerous packages such as those of executives Alisson and Alexander-Arnold and striker Diogo Jota.

Midfielders Jones, Thiago Alcantara and Bajcetic as well as defender Matip are still not recovered either. The Uruguayan Nunez and the Hungarian Szoboszlai made their return to the league last weekend, and the former even scored his 10th league goal of the season. Still a little tight to appear on the scoresheet against Forest, the excellent Salah (15 goals) is hoped for this meeting. The young Elliott (2 goals and 2 assists in PL), Gakpo (5 goals and 3 assists in PL) and Luis Diaz (6 goals and 3 assists in PL) manage to do well. The captains van Dijk and Konaté should start in the axis of defense.