On Wednesday, Manchester City hosts Sparta Prague at the Etihad Stadium in the third round of the Champions League group stage.
Team Analysis
Manchester City:
Despite recent setbacks, including draws with Arsenal, Newcastle, and Inter Milan, Manchester City has regained confidence with convincing wins over Slovan Bratislava (4-0) and Fulham (3-2). Following a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Wolverhampton, City sits second in the Premier League.
Sparta Prague:
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After an eight-match unbeaten streak, Sparta Prague suffered consecutive losses to Sigma Olomouc (2-3) and Slavia Prague (1-2). They now trail Slavia by six points in the Czech First League. In the Champions League, Sparta beat Salzburg (3-0) and drew with Stuttgart (1-1).
Match Facts
– Both teams scored in 4 of Manchester City’s last 5 matches.
– “Over 2.5 goals” won in 4 of City’s last 5 matches.
– Both teams scored in 4 of Sparta Prague’s last 5 matches.
Head-to-Head
The teams have never met in European competitions.
Probable Lineups
Manchester City: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Lewis, Kovacic, Silva, Gündogan, Grealish; Haaland.
Sparta Prague: Vindahl; Vitik, Panák, Sørensen, Preciado; Laci, Kairinen, Reine-Adelaide, Birmančević, Rrahmani, Haraslín.
Prediction
Bookmakers favor Manchester City (odds: 1.10). Recommended betting option: “Total Under 4.0 goals” (odds: 1.60).
