Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the UEFA Europa League match.
Sparta Prague
Sparta qualified for the play-offs from a difficult group that included Rangers, Betis and Aris. They Czech side was second, with 9 goals scored. In the first round of the play-offs Sparta lost the first leg against Galatasaray (2:3). However, the second leg saw the Czech side winning 4:1. The sending off of Ayhan, when the score was 1:1, helped a lot.
Liverpool
Liverpool have won three consecutive away games after losing the game against Arsenal, including the EFL Cup Final against Chelsea (1:0). On Saturday, Liverpool beat Nottingham Forest with the goal of Núñez scored in the late minutes of the match. Alisson, Salah, Alexander-Arnold and Jones are to miss this game due to injuries. They’re likely to recover before the game against Manchester City.
Sparta Prague – Liverpool prediction
Before the Reds face Manchester City they need to beat Sparta. Liverpool are obvious favourites, although the Czech side managed to eliminate Galatasaray.
Liverpool have scored 27 goals in the 14 Premier League away games, the 3rd result in the league. The Reds will have a lead in this match.
