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Sparta Prague will welcome Rangers to the Generali Arena in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.
All four teams in Group C have three points to their name from two games thus far, with a win and loss apiece. Both teams kickstarted their campaign on a winning note, with the hosts defeating Aris Limassol 3-2 and the visitors recording a 1-0 win over Real Betis last month.
In their previous outing, the hosts fell to a 2-1 away loss at Betis while the visitors also suffered a 2-1 away defeat against Limassol.
The hosts resumed league action following the international break with a comfortable 4-0 win over Ceske Budejovice. The visitors also recorded a 4-0 win over Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership on Saturday.
Sparta Prague vs Rangers Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met four times thus far, meeting twice in the European Cup in the 1991-92 edition with two meetings taking place in the group stage of the Europa League 2021-22 campaign.
- Both teams are matched evenly in the head-to-head record with two wins apiece. Interestingly, both wins for the teams came in home games. Three of the four meetings have produced under 2.5 goals.
- The hosts have outscored the visitors 4-2 in the Europa League thus far but they have also conceded four goals while the visitors have the better defensive record, conceding two goals fewer (2).
- Sparta Prague have suffered just one defeat in their last 11 games in all competitions, recording nine wins.
- Rangers have won six of their last eight games in all competitions, keeping clean sheets in these wins as well.
- Sparta have won their last six home games in all competitions.
Sparta Prague vs Rangers Prediction
Železná Sparta have won four of their last five home games in the Europa League, scoring 13 goals while conceding seven times in that period. They have won eight of their nine home games in all competitions this season. They have scored at least three goals in seven of their nine home games this season and will look to continue their goalscoring ways in this match.
They have a 100% home record against the visitors, scoring four goals while conceding just once in that period, and are strong favorites.
The Gers have been a bit inconsistent this term and have three wins in their last eight games in all competitions. They have lost three games in that period while drawing twice. They have lost their last five away games in the Europa League, scoring just thrice and conceding seven times in that period.
Both teams are coming off massive wins over the weekend and considering their form in the Europa League this season, a high-scoring draw might ensue.
Prediction: Sparta Prague 2-2 Rangers
Sparta Prague vs Rangers Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Abdallah Sima to score or assist any time - Yes
