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Sparta Prague v Atletico Madrid
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Kick Off: Tuesday 26th November at 17:45
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Competition: UEFA Champions League
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Watch Live: TNT Sports 4
Sparta head into this clash in 26th position in the Champions League table following one win, one draw and two defeats. The competition hasn’t been much kinder to Atletico Madrid, who sit just three places above their Tuesday night opponents after two wins and two losses.
The Spaniards have faced some tough opponents so far and will see this match as a prime opportunity to leapfrog up the rankings.
⭐ Sparta Prague v Atletico Madrid Best Bets
This is the easiest match that Atletico Madrid have had in the Champions League so far this season. It’s been a brutal schedule for the Spanish outfit but this looks a very winnable game for them away in Prague. Sparta are in terrible form and have injury doubts to key players such as Preciado, Birmancovic and Zeleny.
Manager Lars Friis is under big pressure and this is a great time to face them. Atletico are one of the top teams in La Liga and the gulf in quality could be quite vast. It’s a surprise to see them as big as 1.65 to get the win and this looks the best bet of the entire game.
👕 Sparta Prague v Atletico Madrid Predicted XI
🔍 Sparta Prague v Atletico Madrid Player to Watch
🔵 Antoine Griezmann
There is a good chance that Atletico Madrid could dominate the game and they are deserving favourites to prevail. One of their key offensive players is Antoine Griezmann and this could be the type of match to back him to score or assist.
He offers a dual threat, is regularly on set pieces and possesses the type of technical ability to thrive, even if Sparta Prague are difficult to break down. Griezmann scored against Alaves at the weekend and assisted in their most recent Champions League game away to PSG.
Odds of 2.0 are too big on the Frenchman in this market with Atletico being such clear favourites.
🔵 Clement Lenglet
With Robin Le Normand still likely out with a head injury then Clement Lenglet is projected to start again in the heart of the Atletico Madrid defence. He is not necessarily first choice so there is often a scrutinizing eye on him when on the field. Lenglet has been carded in two of his last four appearances and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him go in the book again.
Odds of 1.67 look far too big on him just to commit one or more fouls though. He averages 2.40 fouls per 90 mins in La Liga this season. Yes, the sample size is not as great as some other players, but based on what we’ve seen he is unlikely to play a clean game.
🔴 Victor Olatunji
Nigerian forward Victor Olatunji should lead the line for Sparta Prague and he looks overpriced just to have a single shot on target or more. He has scored in 2 of his last 3 games, including the most recent Champions League encounter vs Brest.
He has hit the target in both home UCL games for Sparta Prague this season and even though they are the underdogs here he should still get a chance or two. Olatunji is a strong physical striker at 1.93m tall and he also has decent pace for someone of his build.
He can be a threat in the air or on the break, leading the line at home he would as a bare minimum expect to test the keeper at some stage.
📂 Sparta Prague v Atletico Madrid Cheat Sheet
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💻 Sparta Prague v Atletico Madrid Form and Tactics
Sparta Prague started their Champions League campaign by picking up four points from their first two games. They impressively beat Salzburg 3-0 but have since hit the buffers by losing heavily to Man City and then 1-2 at home to Brest.
Sparta are also in poor domestic form and have won just 2 of their last 11 games in all competitions. They are languishing as low as fourth place in the Czech League and are already a massive 14 points adrift of top of the table Slavia Prague.
Atletico Madrid have had a very tough set of fixtures so far in the Champions League this season. They have done well to beat the likes of RB Leipzig and PSG but a terrible 0-4 away defeat to Benfica can’t be forgotten.
Their domestic form has been improving though and Diego Simeone’s men have won five straight games in all competitions. They are up to third place in La Liga and the feeling around the club seems decent.
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🏁 Sparta Prague v Atletico Madrid Ref Watch
- Referee: Danny Makkelie (Netherlands)
- One of the most experienced Champions League referees and this will be his 51st game in charge at the top table of European football.
- Averages four cards per game in the three UCL fixtures officiated this season.
- Only given two red cards in 16 matches refereed in all competitions.
- Yet to award a penalty in the Eredivisie this season from 10 games.
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* All odds displayed correct at the time of publishing.
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