Match Overview
In this UEFA Europa League Group C clash, Sparta Praha will face off against Real Betis at the epet ARENA on November 30, 2023. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Team – 2.56, Draw – 3.76, Away Team – 2.79.
Historical Face-Off
These two teams have met once before in the UEFA Europa League group stage on May 10, 2023. Real Betis emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1. It was a closely contested match with both teams displaying their attacking prowess.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Sparta Praha has been performing well in recent matches across various competitions. In their last six matches, they have secured four victories and suffered two defeats. They have scored nine goals while conceding six during this period.
Currently sitting in third place in Group C of the UEFA Europa League, Sparta Praha has accumulated four points from four matches played so far. Their goal difference stands at -1, indicating that they have conceded more goals than they have scored in the competition.
In their most recent domestic league fixture against Zlin, Sparta Praha emerged triumphant with a convincing scoreline of 2-0. Veljko Birmančević was the star performer for Sparta Praha as he found the back of the net twice to secure all three points for his team.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Real Betis has been in exceptional form lately, particularly in away matches where they remain unbeaten in their last six outings across all competitions. During this period, they have won five matches and drawn one while scoring an impressive total of 22 goals and conceding only four.
In terms of their performance in the UEFA Europa League, Real Betis currently sits at the top of Group C with nine points from four matches. They have won three matches and suffered one defeat, scoring seven goals and conceding three.
In their most recent league match against Las Palmas, Real Betis secured a narrow 1-0 victory. Willian José was the hero for his team as he found the back of the net in the 19th minute to secure all three points.
Key Players Spotlight
For Sparta Praha, Lukáš Haraslín has been in excellent form recently. The midfielder has scored nine goals so far this season and will be a key player to watch out for. Additionally, Veljko Birmančević’s brace in their last match demonstrates his goal-scoring ability.
Real Betis boasts several standout players in their current roster. Willian José has been a prolific goal scorer with ten goals to his name this season. Ayoze Pérez has also been impressive, contributing five goals and two assists.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent performances, both teams have shown attacking prowess with a tendency to score goals. Real Betis has been particularly lethal away from home, averaging 3.67 goals per game in their last six away fixtures.
Sparta Praha’s defense may be cause for concern as they have conceded more goals than they have scored in both domestic and European competitions recently. However, they possess attacking threats that can trouble any defense.
Match Prediction: Sparta Praha 1 – 2 Real Betis
Considering the recent form of both teams and their respective strengths, it is predicted that Real Betis will emerge victorious with a scoreline of 2-1 against Sparta Praha. However, given Sparta Praha’s attacking abilities and home advantage, they could pose a tough challenge for the visitors.
