Sparta Prague vs Galatasaray Match Analysis and Prediction

Sparta Prague vs Galatasaray Match Analysis & Prediction

Sparta Prague

22/02/2024 11:00 pm

Galatasaray

by Vincent

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Sparta Prague play host to Galatasaray at the epet ARENA in the second leg of their Europa League knockout round playoff on Thursday night, needing to overturn a deficit to progress.

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The Czech side thought they had salvaged a draw in Turkey last week, but they conceded a stoppage-time goal to trail ahead of the return leg.

Sparta Prague, narrowly edged out by Rangers for top spot in their Europa League group, now face a tough test to stay in the competition after a dramatic first leg against Galatasaray.

On the domestic front, Sparta maintained their lead at the top of the Czech First League with a 2-1 victory over Liberec. They now turn their attention back to Europe, needing a turnaround at home to progress.

On the other hand, Galatasaray will be looking to extend their winning run to 11 matches across all competitions on Thursday.

Okan Buruk’s side followed their first-leg victory over Sparta Prague with a comfortable 3-0 win over Ankaragucu to stay top of the Turkish Super Lig.

However, they will be cautious of the threat Sparta Prague carries especially as their away form in Europe has been patchy, losing two of their three matches on the road.

With their tendency to both score and concede in most European matches this season, it remains to be seen whether that trend will continue and benefit them in Prague.

Sparta Prague vs. Galatasaray Head to head

These two teams have only previously met once in the first leg of this tie, with Galatasaray winning 3-2 at home.

15/02/2024

Galatasaray

3

Sparta Prague

2

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Galatasaray

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Europa League

Sparta Prague Team News

Sparta Prague will have to make do without the services of Matej Rynes, who was sent off in the first leg and will remain on the naughty step.

Ladislav Krejci and Veljko Birmancevic will also miss out due to accumulation of yellow cards, but Jan Kuchta should return to the starting XI, having not played from the start at the weekend.

Sparta Prague's Last 5 Matches

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Bodo/Glimt

0

Sparta Prague

2

Club Friendlies
01/02/2024

Malmo

1

Sparta Prague

2

Club Friendlies
10/02/2024

Karvina

0

Sparta Prague

3

Czech Liga
15/02/2024

Galatasaray

3

Sparta Prague

2

Europa League
18/02/2024

Sparta Prague

2

Slovan Liberec

1

Czech Liga

Galatasaray Team News

Tanguy Ndombele and Kaan Ayhan are sidelined with muscle injuries that will keep them out until early March, while winter signing Serge Aurier is struggling with a back injury.

Hakim Ziyech may also miss the match as he is still recovering from a thigh injury, while Victor Nelsson is out due to the red card he received in the first leg.