Bayer Leverkusen vs Sparta Praha Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Nine points separate the two sides on the points table.

Matchday eight of the UEFA Champions League will take us to the Bay Arena where Bayer Leverkusen will host Sparta Praha. The reigning Bundesliga champions are currently placed eighth on the points table and will qualify for the Round of 16 directly as things stand. However, they will look to cement their qualification with a win.

Sparta Praha on the other hand find themselves in the 29th spot. They have accumulated four with one win, one draw, and five losses to their name. They are already eliminated from the competition and will be playing for their pride against Bayer Leverkusen. Manager, Lars Friis will have to motivate his team to get a win as it will serve as a huge confidence boost for his side.

Kick-off:

Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 1:30 AM IST

Venue: BayArena

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— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04_en) January 27, 2025

Form:

Bayer Leverkusen(in all competitions): D-L-W-W-W

Sparta Praha(in all competitions): L-W-W-W-L

Players to watch out for:

Alejandro Grimaldo (Bayer Leverkusen)

The Spanish international is having yet another incredible season under Xabi Alonso. He is very hardworking and brings a lot of intensity to his team. Despite their loss to Atletico Madrid on the previous matchday, Grimaldo stood out and played one of his best games of the season.

Victor Olatunji (Sparta Praha)

The Nigerian is the top goalscorer for his side in the ongoing UEFA Champions League campaign. He is a strong physical presence in the opposition box and excels in holding off the defenders. His goal-scoring instinct also helps him in getting in the right positions to find the back of the net.

Match Facts:

• This will be the first meeting between these two teams.
• Bayer Leverkusen played a 2-2 draw against RB Leipzig in their last game.
• Sparta Praha lost 1-0 against Inter in their last game.

Bayer Leverkusen vs Sparta Praha: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Bayer Leverkusen to win – 1.11 by Stake
• Tip 2: Both teams to score – No – 1.69 by 1XBET
• Tip 3: Expected Goals – Over 2.75 – 1.75 by Dafabet

Injury and Team news:

Jeanuël Belocian, Amine Adli, Martin Terrier, and Matija Marsenic will be unavailable for Bayer Leverkusen due to their respective injuries. Their star player, Florian Wirtz will also miss out as he is serving his yellow card suspension.

Sparta Praha on the other hand will be without the likes of Imanol García de Albéniz, Angelo Preciado, Elias Cobbaut, Albion Rrahmani, and Indrit Tuci.

Head to Head:

This will be the first meeting between these two teams.

Predicted Lineup:

Bayer Leverkusen (4-2-3-1)

Hradecky(GK); Mukiele, Tah, Tapsoba, Hincapié; Andrich, Xhaka; Arthur, Hofmann, Grimaldo; Schick

Sparta Praha (3-5-2)

Vindahl-Jensen(GK); Sørensen, Panák, Vitík; Ryneš, Laci, Kairinen, Sadílek, Wiesner; Birmančević, Olatunji

Match Prediction:

Bayer Leverkusen are expected to win their first-ever clash against Sparta Praha.

Prediction: Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 Sparta Praha

Telecast details for Bayer Leverkusen vs Sparta Praha:

India: Sony Sports Network

USA: Paramount+

UK: TNT Sports TV

Nigeria: DS tv

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