Sparta Prague vs Galatasaray Prediction & Match Preview

• Sparta Prague scored two or more goals in eleven straight fixtures across competitions.
• Galatasaray bagged at least three goals in all but one of the last four outings in all competitions.
• Mauro Icardi scored in each of his last two appearances for Galatasaray.

Mauro Icardi’s stoppage-time goal gave Galatasaray a minimal advantage ahead of the second leg of the UEFA Europa League knockout round playoffs in Prague. We witnessed a dramatic five-goal thriller packed with tension seven days ago in Istanbul. Both outfits finished the game with ten men on the pitch in a game with seven yellow cards.

It is important to mention that Sparta Prague will be without two very important players as Ladislav Krejci and Veljko Birmancevic are both suspended after receiving yellow cards seven days ago in Istanbul. The entire left side of Sparta’s attack will be hit with these absences.

In terms of form, both teams will enter this on a high after domestic wins at the weekend. Sparta Prague saw off Slovan Liberec 2-1 on Sunday to keep a three-point advantage at the top of the Czech Liga standings. Galatasaray are also still two points above Fenerbahce in the battle for the Turkish Super Lig crown following a 3-0 road victory over Ankaragucu.

Recent Meetings

This will only be the second head-to-head clash between Sparta Prague and Galatasaray.

The first leg offered a five-goal thriller and plenty of chances on both ends of the pitch. Galatasaray came on top thanks to a Mauro Icardi stoppage-time winner seven days ago in Istanbul.

Sparta Prague vs Galatasaray Prediction

Sparta Prague have 18 wins, 2 draws, and only 1 loss in 21 Czech Liga matches this season. They are unbeaten in 16 successive home outings across competitions. They will have a huge support from the local fans in Czech capital on Thursday. Also, Brian Priske’s men managed two wins and a draw in three group stage clashes at home in this term of UEFA Europa League. On the other side, Galatasaray go into this on the back of ten wins on the spin across competitions. They’ve notched three or more goals in three of the last four outings in the process. Both Teams To Score is the best betting option for this game. You can back it at the 1.57 odds.

We expect another open game with a lot of room for both teams’ attackers on Thursday. In these circumstances, we like the 2.50 odds offered for Mauro Icardi to score anytime for the visitors. The Argentinean forward was on target in each of the last two outings. He delivered two assists and a goal seven days ago in the first leg of this tie against Sparta Prague.

Steffen Schmidt- February 19, 2024

Sparta Prague vs Galatasaray Betting Tips

Both Teams Score

OK

	1.57 Odds
	1.55 Odds

Mauro Icardi to score anytime

OK

2.50 Odds

Correct Score: Draw 2-2

OK

	12.00 Odds
	9.70 Odds