Sparta Prague vs Rangers Tips- Rangers faced a setback in their second Europa League match against Aris Limassol, following their promising start. Their upcoming challenge involves a trip to Sparta Prague this Thursday.
In contrast, Sparta Prague had an impressive 3-2 start to their Europa League campaign against Aris Limassol but stumbled in their second match, losing 2-1 to Betis.
Sparta Prague currently boasts a formidable record on their home turf, with a six-match winning streak in all competitions. Conversely, Rangers have struggled in their recent away fixtures, losing two out of their last four.
It’s worth noting that Sparta Prague has a perfect track record against Rangers at their home stadium, winning both previous encounters.
- Watch Sparta Prague vs Rangers in the Europa League – Thursday (17.45 BST)
- Can Sparta maintain impressive home form?
- Goals on the menu in Prague
Sparta Prague vs Rangers Tips
We can expect an exciting Europa League clash in Prague, and it’s clear that goals will be a key feature of this match.
My top selections for this game are both teams to score (BTTS) and over 2.5 goals. Additionally, I have a strong hunch that Rangers’ forward, Abdallah Sima, will find the back of the net.
Sparta Prague has shown a tendency for high-scoring matches in the Europa League. They’ve had both teams scoring and over 2.5 goals in 7 out of their last 10 matches in this competition. In their most recent 4 Europa League outings, they’ve also maintained this trend.
Moreover, Sparta Prague has been quite prolific when playing at home, scoring three goals or more in 7 of their last 8 home matches.
On the other hand, Rangers have often seen both teams scoring in their away Europa League games, with 6 out of their last 8 matches featuring this outcome. Furthermore, they’ve witnessed over 2.5 goals in their last 5 fixtures.
So, all signs point towards an entertaining match in Prague with plenty of goals, making BTTS and over 2.5 goals attractive picks. Additionally, keep an eye on Abdallah Sima from Rangers, as he’s poised to make a significant impact on the scoresheet.
Head To Head
The upcoming Europa League match on Thursday marks the fifth encounter between Sparta and Rangers.
In their most recent Europa League clash in 2021, Rangers secured a 2-0 victory on their home turf.
However, it’s worth noting that earlier in the same year, the Glasgow giants experienced a setback, suffering a 1-0 defeat during their last visit to Prague.
Sparta Prague Form
Sparta arrives for Thursday’s match with a strong sense of confidence, boasting solid form with only one defeat in their previous 11 matches.
They currently lead the way in their domestic league and have been particularly dominant at home, having secured victory in their last six consecutive fixtures, amassing an impressive total of 21 goals.
In terms of their performance in the Europa League, Sparta faced a 2-1 loss to Betis on matchday two. As a result, they find themselves level with Rangers, both teams having collected three points in Group G of the competition.
Sparta Prague Team News
Sparta manager Brian Priske has a clean bill of health, with no new injury concerns following Sparta’s comfortable 4-0 victory against Ceske Budejovice.
The team will stick with their attack-oriented 3-4-3 formation, with Czech international Jan Kuchta spearheading the host’s potent forward line.
Rangers Form
Rangers had an uplifting 4-0 victory against Hibernian on Saturday, marking their first game under the guidance of new manager Philippe Clement.
In their Europa League journey this season, the Gers kicked off with an impressive 1-0 win against Betis. However, they faced disappointment with a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Aris on matchday two.
It’s worth noting that despite their journey to the Europa League final in 2022, Rangers have struggled in away matches in this competition lately, managing to secure just one victory in their last ten outings.
Rangers Team News
Belgian manager Clement continues to face the challenge of not having several key first-team players available due to injury.
For the visiting team, Tom Lawrence, Rabbi Matondo, Jose Cifuentes, and Kieran Dowell will all be absent.
In the Rangers’ offensive lineup, former Slavia Prague forward Abdallah Sima will play a pivotal role. The Senegalese winger, currently on loan, has been in a remarkable scoring form, netting seven goals in his last seven appearances.
CSBN Verdict
Anticipate an intense and goal-packed showdown this Thursday. Sparta boasts impressive home form, while Rangers have received a morale boost from their recent weekend triumph.
My bet is on both teams to score (BTTS) and over 2.5 goals, with the in-form Rangers forward, Abdallah Sima, looking likely to find the net at some point during the match.
Prediction
- Both teams to Score- YES @1.61
- Total Goals- Over 2.5 Goals @1.70
- Anytime Goalscorer- Abdallah Sima @3.75