Sparta Prague vs Liverpool prediction, lineup, odds and betting tips

Sparta Prague vs Liverpool prediction, lineups, odds and betting tips for Thursday’s Europa League match in Czech Republic

Liverpool left it very late to keep a hold on top spot in the Premier League. Darwin Nunez came up with a 99th-minute header to snatch the points away from Nottingham Forest at the City Ground, making it six consecutive wins in all competitions for his team.

Attentions can now turn back towards European football as Jurgen Klopp’s men are set to visit the Czech Republic on Thursday night.

Sparta Prague are certainly thriving in their own way, the last domestic defeat coming back in late October at the hands of Mlada Boleslav.

In that period, they have won 17 games in all competitions, Europa League defeats to Rangers and Galatasaray as well as a goalless draw in their fierce derby being the only blemishes on their impressive record.

Sparta Prague vs Liverpool Prediction

Sparta are no pushovers by any means and the Letna Stadium is something of a fortress.

Collating seven of their 10 points on home soil in the group stage, and then dispatching Galatasaray in front of their own fans as well, there is a clear pattern on show.

Liverpool will have their work cut out for them on their travels in what will be a raucous atmosphere- both sides are on form and so the Reds may need to rely on an Anfield success to advance to the next stage.

Sparta Prague vs Liverpool Lineups

How are both teams expected to line up on Thursday night? Here are the predicted lineups from WhoScored.com with all the relevant team news.

Sparta Prague Predicted Lineup vs Liverpool

Vindahl; Vitik, Krejci, Sorensen; Preciado, Laci, Kairinen, Rynes; Birmancevic, Kuchta, Haraslin

Liverpool Predicted Lineup vs Sparta Prague

Kelleher; Gomez, Quansah, van Dijk, Tsimikas; Szoboszlai, Endo, McConnell; Elliott, Gakpo, Koumas

Sparta Prague vs Liverpool Team News

• The hosts could be without defender Filip Panak here.

• Liverpool remain without a host of players absent through injury.

• Mohamed Salah looks set to return for the weekend's game against Manchester City.

Sparta Prague vs Liverpool Betting Tips

Liverpool to win by 1 goal

Even with the brilliance that Sparta Prague have displayed in recent months, many will be expecting Liverpool to come out on top.

As a nod to the form of the Czech team, Klopp’s men winning by a single goal at 3/1 with bet365 is an intriguing proposition.

Angelo Preciado to score

Ecuadorian international Angelo Preciado may not be a prolific goal scorer, but he has enjoyed this competition to date from that flying wingback position.

The 26-year-old scored in both legs of the victory over Galatasaray and bet365 have priced him up as 12/1 to find the back of the net once again.

Equally, 5/2 for him to score or assist with Sky Bet may be a safer option.

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