Manchester City vs Sparta Prague Prediction 23.10.2024 | Champions League
Manchester City
Kick off:
Date:
Sparta Prague
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1.09
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13.80
2
34.00
Contents
- Competition: Champions League
- Date: 23.10.2024
- Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CEST
- Venue: Etihad Stadium (Manchester)
Even though the team isn’t exactly hitting their stride, the English champions are keeping a solid rhythm and remain unbeaten this season. After their win against Wolves last weekend, Manchester City is just one point behind Liverpool. However, fans are a bit worried about Erling Haaland, as the star striker hasn’t found the net in the last three Premier League games. This could be the match where he turns things around and gets back to scoring.
It’s important to mention that Manchester City has been letting in goals lately, as we saw in their game against Wolves. On a brighter note, they have picked up 4 points from their first two matches in the Champions League, proving they can still compete at the top level in Europe.
Sparta Prague was expected to struggle in this year’s Champions League, but they have surprised everyone. A strong win against Salzburg and a solid draw in Stuttgart show that this team has what it takes to hang with the best. In fact, they are doing better in the Champions League than in their domestic league, where they’re already 6 points behind their city rivals, Slavia Prague. Their next match is probably going to be their toughest test of the year.
Manchester City vs. Sparta Prague: UNDER 3.5 GOALS
A few players from Denmark and Kosovo have really boosted Sparta Prague’s squad. In the past, the team mostly relied on local talent, but they’ve realized that’s not enough to compete in tough European matches. The coach has also been a key factor in their success.
Manchester City seems to be holding back a bit and not playing to their full potential, which might show in this match. It wouldn’t be a surprise if Guardiola decides to mix things up with his lineup, so we’re expecting the home side to grab a win, but maybe not by a large margin. Betting on under 3.5 goals looks like a smart choice for this game.
Manchester City team news
As everyone knows, Rodri's season has come to an end due to a serious injury. Meanwhile, there is still no clear timeline for De Bruyne’s return as he deals with a muscle issue. Additionally, both Walker and Bobb will miss out on this match, as they are not included in the squad for this fixture.
Last matches of Manchester City
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Wolverhampton Wanderers
1 : 2
Manchester City
Premier League
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Manchester City
3 : 2
Fulham
Premier League
-
Slovan Bratislava
0 : 4
Manchester City
Champions League
-
Newcastle United
1 : 1
Manchester City
Premier League
-
Manchester City
2 : 1
Watford
Carabao Cup
Manchester City lineup
Goalkeeper
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31
Ederson
Defenders
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24
Josko Gvardiol
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3
Ruben Dias
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25
Manuel Akanji
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82
Rico Lewis
Midfielders
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11
Jeremy Doku
-
19
Ilkay Gundogan
-
27
Matheus Nunes
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47
Phil Foden
-
26
Savinho
Forwards
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9
Erling Haaland
Sparta Prague team news
Imanol Garcia will be sidelined due to a knee injury, while Elias Cobbaut remains unavailable because of illness. Vitik is expected to feature in this match, while Kairinen is listed as questionable for selection
Last matches of Sparta Prague
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Sparta Prague
2 : 1
Slovan Liberec
Chance Liga
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Slavia Praha
2 : 1
Sparta Prague
Chance Liga
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Stuttgart
1 : 1
Sparta Prague
Champions League
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Sparta Prague
2 : 3
Sigma Olomouc
Chance Liga
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Ceske Budejovice
0 : 2
Sparta Prague
Chance Liga
Sparta Prague lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Peter Vindahl Jensen
Defenders
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30
Jaroslav Zeleny
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27
Filip Panak
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47
Martin Vitik
Midfielders
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17
Angelo Preciado
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6
Kaan Kairinen
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20
Qazim Laci
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32
Matej Rynes
Forwards
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11
Indrit Tuci
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Albion Rrahmani
Man City vs Sparta Prague key betting facts
- Manchester City remains unbeaten this season
- Sparta Prague has accumulated 4 points from their last 3 matches
- In 5 of Sparta’s last 6 away games, a total of 2 or fewer goals were scored
Main prediction Manchester City - Sparta Prague
Under 3.5 goals
Best Odds:
22Bet
2.05
Additional predictions
Manchester City & Sparta Prague current standing in Champions League
| League Stage | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aston Villa | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 0 | +6 | 9 |
| 2 | Monaco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 9 - 4 | +5 | 7 |
| 3 | Sporting CP | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 - 1 | +4 | 7 |
| 4 | Arsenal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 7 |
| 5 | Borussia Dortmund | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 12 - 6 | +6 | 6 |
| 6 | Brest | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 1 | +5 | 6 |
| 7 | Benfica | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 - 1 | +5 | 6 |
| 8 | Bayer 04 Leverkusen | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 0 | +5 | 6 |
| 9 | Real Madrid | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 - 4 | +4 | 6 |
| 10 | Liverpool | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 - 1 | +4 | 6 |
| 11 | Juventus | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 4 | +2 | 6 |
| 12 | Manchester City | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 - 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 13 | Inter | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 - 0 | +4 | 4 |
| 14 | Sparta Praha | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 - 1 | +3 | 4 |
| 15 | Atalanta | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 - 0 | +3 | 4 |
| 16 | VfB Stuttgart | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 - 4 | -1 | 4 |
| 17 | Paris Saint Germain | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 18 | FC Bayern München | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 - 3 | +6 | 3 |
| 19 | FC Barcelona | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 2 | +4 | 3 |
| 20 | Girona | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 21 | Milan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 - 5 | -1 | 3 |
| 22 | LOSC Lille | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 3 |
| 23 | Celtic | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 - 8 | -2 | 3 |
| 24 | Feyenoord | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 - 6 | -3 | 3 |
| 25 | Atlético Madrid | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 - 5 | -3 | 3 |
| 26 | Club Brugge | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 - 6 | -4 | 3 |
| 27 | PSV | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 - 5 | -2 | 2 |
| 28 | Bologna | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 - 4 | -4 | 1 |
| 29 | Shakhtar Donetsk | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 - 4 | -4 | 1 |
| 30 | Dinamo Zagreb | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 - 11 | -7 | 1 |
| 31 | RB Leipzig | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 - 5 | -2 | 0 |
| 32 | Sturm Graz | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 - 5 | -4 | 0 |
| 33 | Salzburg | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 - 7 | -7 | 0 |
| 34 | Young Boys | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 - 8 | -8 | 0 |
| 35 | Crvena Zvezda | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 - 11 | -9 | 0 |
| 36 | Slovan Bratislava | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 - 11 | -10 | 0 |