Sparta Prague - Galatasaray prediction and betting tips on February 22, 2024

Prediction on game Sparta Prague Total over 1,5

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One of the Europa League Round of 16 return matches will be held in Prague, where local side Sparta will host Istanbul's Galatasaray at the "Generali Arena." The first leg between these teams in Istanbul proved to be highly entertaining, ending in a 3-2 victory for the hosts. Let's explore the prediction for the return match between these teams from the experts at Dailysports.

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Sparta Prague

Prague's Sparta found themselves in a fairly balanced Europa League group, conceding defeat to Scottish Rangers but surpassing Spanish side Real Betis in the battle for the second spot. In the first leg against the "lions," Brian Priske's team twice fell behind but managed to level the score. Galatasaray scored the winning goal in the first minute of injury time, courtesy of a precise strike from Mauro Icardi. Over the weekend, the "reds" secured a 2-1 victory at home against Liberec in the Czech league, extending their unbeaten streak in the domestic competition to eight matches since late October. Sparta currently leads the Czech First League, holding a four-point advantage over city rivals Slavia Prague.

Galatasaray

The "lions" are having a solid season and currently top the Turkish league, leading Fenerbahçe by two points. Their last defeat came in mid-December in the Champions League against Copenhagen, which relegated Galatasaray to the Europa League. The match against Sparta was not an easy one for the Turks. The Czech team matched the "lions" in every aspect, and in terms of xG, looked better with 0.96 against 1.70. Over the weekend, Galatasaray secured a convincing 3-0 away victory against Ankaragücü. It's worth noting that in away games, the "lions" are second only to Fenerbahçe in the Turkish league and managed to defeat none other than Manchester United away in the Champions League.

Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History

• Galatasaray and Sparta previously met in the group stage of the Champions League in the 1997/1998 season. Sparta thrashed the Turkish side 3-0 at home, but the "lions" managed to take revenge with a 2-0 victory on their own turf.

Sparta Prague - Galatasaray Prediction

Both teams play attacking football in their respective domestic leagues. Moreover, the first leg in Istanbul showed that neither side will sit back defensively. We believe this trend will continue in the return match. Our bet is on "Sparta Prague Individual Total Over 1.5" with odds of 2.14.

Prediction on game Sparta Prague Total over 1,5

Odds: 2.14

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4.92

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