Sparta Prague-Rangers is a match valid for the third day of the Europa League group stages: tv, streaming and predictions
Four teams all on three points. Group C of the Europa League is one of the most balanced ones. At least that’s what the standings say, which reflect what the values on the field are. But at the end of the third day no doubt things will change.
Sparta Prague hosts Rangers and starts as clear favorites in this match that could delineate, or at least begin to do so, the fate of the group. Not least because, in the four intersections in history between these two formations, the field factor has always made the difference. Yes, two wins each. And those playing at home have always cheered. On Thursday night, too, the feeling was just that. But there is a reason, and it is the one that goes beyond the field factor.
Sparta Prague in fact at home this season has only ever won against anyone. Yes, you will say, on August 25 it lost at home to Copenhagen: but the defeat came on penalty kicks after a draw over 120 minutes. So it cannot even be considered a defeat. Otherwise, and we are talking about more than two months ago, only statements that give an idea of how the home team manages to be at its best precisely when playing in front of its fans. In all of this there is also the Rangers’ away path, which is not exactly one to remember: they alternate some important performances with others less so. And even in the cup, against Aris, came a defeat.
Dessers
The Prediction
A match that Sparta Prague should be able to bring home. Even if with a little difficulty. But in the end only the three points count. And these are destined for the hosts.
The likely lineups for Sparta Prague-Rangers
- SPARTA PRAGUE (4-3-3): Vindahl-Jensen; Vitik, Panak, Sorensen; Preciado, Sadilek, Kairinen, Rynes; Pesek, Kuchta, Birmancevic.
- RANGERS (4-2-3-1): Butland; Tavernier, Goldson, Souttar, Yilmaz; Raskin, Jack; Cantwell, Lammers, Sima; Dessers.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 2-1
