✅Sparta Prague vs Atletico Madrid
⏱️UEFA Champions League, KO: 19:45 Nov 26, 2024, epet Arena
Sparta Prague go head-to-head against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Read our Predictions and Betting Tips with Match Preview, Head-to-head stats (h2h) and Team Form Analysis.
Our prediction for this Champions League match
Epet ARENA will be the centre of attention when Sparta Prague and Atletico Madrid square off against each other in a highly-anticipated Champions League game. Sparta Prague suffered a dip in form, with the team failing to win the previous four outings in all competitions. Elias Cobbaut limped off with injury in a 1-1 draw with Teplice at the weekend, while Tomas Wiesner is back from the domestic ban. As influential forward Veljko Birmancevic remains in the recovery room, home win should not be considered.
Los Rojiblancos, on the other hand, came from behind to beat Deportivo Alaves 2-1 at the weekend, with Diego Simeone recording his 300th win as Atletico Madrid boss. Considering that the Spaniards are high on confidence ahead of the trip to Czech Republic, away win should be considered. Alexander Sorloth is widely expected to return to the starting XI after scoring the winner against Alaves, with Rodrigo de Paul pushing for a start as well. Both Nahuel Molina and Robin Le Normand are expected to miss out with injuries.
How the bookies view it: Bookies backing Atletico
Atletico Madrid have the upper hand among the bookies and are priced at 3/5 by Sayaph to claim the win. Sparta Prague are considered outsiders at home with Sayaph offering 4/1 for a win while a draw is set at odds of 13/5.
Players to watch: Eyes on Alvarez
Atletico Madrid have plenty of attacking quality but Julian Alvarez could be worth keeping an eye on. The forward has five goals across all competitions this season and is priced at 6/5 by Sayaph to get on the score sheet on Tuesday.
Atletico Madrid have conceded in every Champions League match this season and Sparta Prague will look to capitalise. Victor Olatunji has two goals in the competition and is priced at 18/5 by Jilipark to find the net once again.
Probable line up
Sparta Prague have a few players sidelined with injury, including Veljko Birmancevic, Angelo Preciado and Jaroslav Zeleny. Elias Cobbaut also went off in the first half at the weekend and should be replaced by Martin Vitik while Olatunji should continue in attack.
Julian Alvarez should come in to partner Antoine Griezmann in attack for Atletico Madrid after coming off the bench at the weekend. Rodrigo De Paul is also pushing to start in midfield while Jose Gimenez should return to the defence.
Sparta Prague: Vindahl, Vitik, Panak, Sorensen, Rynes, Sadilek, Kairinen, Suchomel, Haraslin, Pesek, Olatunji
Atletico Madrid: Oblak, Galan, Lenglet, Gimenez, Azpilicueta, De Paul, Koke, Barrios, Llorente, Griezmann, Alvarez
