Sparta Prague vs Inter Milan Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

Matchday 7 of the UCL is set to be underway

The UEFA Champions League is back after a long wait. Three times champions and defending champions of Italy, Inter Milan will travel to the Czech Republic to face off against Sparta Prague. Inter are well on track to secure qualification into the next round but will want to strengthen their position with a win on the road. The Nerazzurri are placed sixth in the standings with 13 points from four wins, one draw and one defeat each.

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Sparta Prague on the other hand have had a forgetful campaign so far. Their chances of getting into the next round are next to nil until they pull off a miracle. With realistically no chances of going further into the competitions, Sparta Prague will be motivated to put up a strong fight for pride in their remaining two games.  They are ranked 28th on the table with four points from one win and draw each along with four defeats.

Kick-off

Thursday, January 23, 1:30 AM IST

Venue: epet ARENA

Form

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

Inter Milan (in all competitions): W-D-W-L-W

Players to watch 

Victor Olatunji (Sparta Prague)

Victor Olatunji has been one of the most impactful players for Sparta Prague this season. The Nigerian striker can operate both as a winger and as a centre-forward and cater the needs of the team as per the situation. The 25-year-old is known for his aerial prowess and goalscoring instincts. He has netted 13 goals, including three in the last three games. Moreover, with star striker Lukas Haraslin ruled out due to an injury, Olatunji will have to step up and shoulder the goalscoring duties for his side. 

Denzel Dumfries (Inter Milan)

Denzel Dumfries is undoubtedly his best-ever season at Inter Milan in terms of offensive contributions. The Dutch international can play as a winger, a full-back and also as a wing-back as and when required. Dumfries is very fast and is known for his bombing runs and quality crosses into the box. With seven goals and one assist, Dumfries has made eight goal contributions so far, including four goals in the last five games.

Match facts

• This will be the first UEFA Champions League fixture between the two sides
• Inter have never lost a Champions League game against a Czech Republic side
• Sparta Prague have won just one of their last 20 UCL games

Sparta Prague vs Inter Milan: Betting tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Inter Milan to win – 4/9 by CORAL
• Tip 2: Marcus Thuram to score anytime – 5/4 by bet365
• Tip 3: Inter Milan to win to nil – 6/4 by WiliamHill

Injury & Team News

Lukas Haraslin will miss the game for Sparta Prague.

Meanwhile, Inter Milan will be without Francesco Acerbi, Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Joaquin Correa, Raffaele Di Gennaro, and Yann Aurel Bisseck.

Head-to-head

Total Matches played – 4

Sparta Prague wins – 1

Inter Milan wins – 3

Draws – 0

Predicted Line-up 

Sparta Prague (3-1-4-2): 

Vindahl (GK); Vitik, Panak, Zeleny; Kairinen; Sadilek, Laci, Wiesner, Suchomel; Olatunji, Rrahmani 

Inter Milan (3-1-4-2): 

Sommer; Darmian, de Vrij, Bastoni; Asllani; Dumfries, Barella, Zielinski, Augusto; Thuram, Martinez

Prediction for Sparta Prague vs Inter Milan

Inter are the clear favourites heading into this game. Therefore, we expect this game to go their way.

Prediction: Sparta Prague 0-3 Inter Milan

Telecast for Sparta Prague vs Inter Milan

India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

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US – Paramount+

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