The Matchday 6 fixture in the 2024/25 Champions League group stage between Feyenoord (Netherlands) and Sparta Prague (Czech Republic) will be held on December 11 at the Feyenoord Stadium in Rotterdam. Feyenoord vs. Sparta Prague: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Referee: Tobias Stieler (Germany)
Matches – 7 (International matches, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 28;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 21;
Penalties – 29%.
Predicted lineups for Feyenoord vs. Sparta Prague
Feyenoord (4-3-3): Timon Wellenreuther – Gijs Smal, Gernot Trauner, David Hancko, Tomas Beelen – Ramiz Zerrouki, Quinten Timber, Hwang In-beom – Igor Paixão, Anis Mussa, Luka Ivanusec.
Sparta Prague (3-4-3): Peter Vindahl-Jensen – Martin Vitik, Filip Panak, Elias Kobbo – Tomas Wiesner, Kaan Kairinen, Kazim Laci, Matej Rynes – Albion Rrahmani, Jakub Pesek, Victor Olatunji.
Feyenoord
In the previous round, Brian Priske's team secured a point in an away encounter with Manchester City (3-3). Feyenoord managed to come back from a three-goal deficit by the 75th minute. As a result, the club is unbeaten in three of their last four Champions League matches (2 wins, 1 draw). With seven points, the Dutch side occupies a playoff spot. Notably, with 13 goals conceded in the group stage, they surpass only six clubs in this metric.
Defenders Hugo Bueno, Jaylan Mitchell, and Jordan Lotomba, along with forward Julian Carranza, will miss the match due to injuries.
- The club has lost in regular time in 8 of their last 11 home matches in the Champions League.
- At least three goals were scored in 90 minutes in 8 of the team's last 9 home games in the UCL.
- Both opponents scored in regular time in 5 of Feyenoord's last 7 home matches in this European competition.
Sparta Prague
Lars Friis's side suffered a painful home defeat against Atletico (0-6) in the last round. As a result, Sparta lost their third consecutive Champions League match, with two of those defeats by a margin of at least five goals. With four points, the team is only in 28th place in the standings. Notably, with a goal difference of -9, the Czechs surpass just three clubs in the group stage.
Defenders Imanol Garcia, midfielders Lukas Haraslin and Angelo Preciado, and forward Indrit Tuci will not play due to injuries.
- The team has not lost in regular time in 5 of their last 6 away matches in the UCL (3 wins, 2 draws).
- At least three goals were scored in 90 minutes in 4 of the club's last 5 matches in this European competition.
- The Czechs scored in regular time in 10 of their last 12 Champions League matches.
Feyenoord vs. Sparta Prague: Match Prediction
At home, the Dutch side is active in attack and scores regularly. In their last seven home matches in the Champions League, Feyenoord players only failed to score against Bayer and managed to net against strong opponents like Atletico, Napoli, and Lazio. However, in their last ten home games in this European competition, the team has only kept a clean sheet once.
Sparta also does not struggle with scoring and even away from home, they do not rely solely on defense. In this season's Champions League, including qualifiers, the team scored in 4 of 5 away matches and only failed to score against Manchester City. In their last 13 away matches in this European competition, the Czechs have kept just three clean sheets.
I expect both teams to play actively in attack and exchange goals. My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
