Galatasaray vs Sparta Prague prediction and betting tips on February 15, 2024
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The Europa League returns after a long pause. In the 1/16 finals, Galatasaray will host Sparta Prague at home. The match will start at 18:45 CET.
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Galatasaray
The Turkish team played in the group stage of the Champions League in the autumn. They took third place in Group A in a quartet with: Bayern Munich, Copenhagen, and managed to get ahead of Manchester United. They gained five points in six matches, which was enough to extend their European Cup campaign. As for the domestic championship, Galatasaray leads the Super League standings with 66 points after 25 rounds. In addition, the team is currently in very good form, with five wins in their previous five matches.
Sparta Prague
The Czech team finished second in Group C in the group stage of the Europa League. They scored ten points in six games and managed to get ahead of Betis and Aris. In addition, Sparta is the leader of the domestic league with 53 points after 20 rounds. They are also in good form, having won five games in their last five.
Interesting facts about the match and head-to-head history
- These teams have only met twice in a head-to-head match. It was back in 1997. Back then, in the group stage of the Champions League, Sparta and Galatasaray exchanged victories.
- Galatasaray has a streak of 12 matches without defeat in a row. Sparta has also not lost 12 matches in a row.
- The Turkish team has scored at least two goals in eight games, and at least one goal in ten games.
- Sparta's winning streak has lasted for 16 matches in a row.
Galatasaray vs Sparta Prague prediction
Both teams are approaching this game in a good mood and with good motivation. However, in my opinion, Galatasaray is the bigger favourite of the game. Firstly, they have a better and stronger domestic championship, and secondly, they have a better selection of players. Therefore, I will bet on the Turkish team to win at 1.67.
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