Sparta Prague vs Galatasaray Preview & Prediction | 2023-24 UEFA Europa League | Knockout Round Play-Off
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THE FACTS
When is Sparta Prague vs Galatasaray on and what time does it start? Sparta Prague vs Galatasaray will take place on Thursday 22nd February, 2024 – 20:00 (UK)
Where can I get tickets for Sparta Prague vs Galatasaray? Visit each club’s official website for the latest ticket information
What channel is Sparta Prague vs Galatasaray on in the UK? Sparta Prague vs Galatasaray will be televised on TNT Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Sparta Prague vs Galatasaray in the UK? Sparta Prague vs Galatasaray can be streamed live on discovery+
THE KEY STATS
- Sparta Praha have won 12 of their last 13 home matches in all competitions (D1).
- Sparta Praha won their previous two UEFA competition matches at home against Galatasaray (W 3-1 UEFA Cup prelim round 1995/96 and W 3-0 UEFA Champions League group stage 1997/98).
- Sparta Praha are unbeaten in their last six UEFA competition matches at home (W3 D3).
- Sparta Praha are without a win in their last six UEFA competition matches against Turkish teams (D1 L5).
- Sparta have been successful in nine of the 23 UEFA club competition ties when they have lost the first leg away from home. The only time they have lost 3-2 away from home in the first leg came in the second round of the European Cup in 1991/92 against Marseille, Sparta going through on away goals after a 2-1 home victory. Overall, they have progressed in seven of ten ties after a defeat in the first leg by a one-goal margin.
- Galatasaray have won their last ten matches in all competitions and are unbeaten in the last 14 they have played in all competitions (W12 D2).
- Galatasaray have won the second leg in five of their last six UEFA competition two-legged ties.
- Galatasaray have won three and drawn one of their last four UEFA competition matches against Czech clubs.
- Galatasaray have lost only four of their last 25 UEFA competition matches (W12 D9).
- Galatasaray have won 13 of the 15 UEFA club competition ties when they have won the first leg at home including each of the last five. The last time they lost a European tie after a home win in the first leg was in the 2000/01 Champions League quarter-finals against Real Madrid (3-2 h, 0-3 a).
- Galatasaray have scored two or more goals in each of their last ten matches in all competitions.
THE PREDICTION
The first-leg of this tie finished with Mauro Icardi scoring a second-half stoppage-time winner to give Galatasaray a 3-2 victory in Istanbul last week. Since then, Sparta Prague have remained at the top-of-the-table in the Czech First League with a 2-1 victory over Slovan Liberec, whilst Galatasaray also stayed at the top in Turkey as they comfortably defeated Ankaragucu by three goals to nil. Playing on the counter attack may well suit Gala in this one and whilst they are favourites, backing another high-scoring encounter would appear a good bet.
TIP: DOUBLE CHANCE – GALATASARAY TO WIN & OVER 2.5 GOALS
