Sparta Prague will take on Aberdeen in the Europa Conference League on Thursday, 18 December, in what will be the Scottish club's final European match of the season.
The Dons have had a torrid time in the competition, but will hope to sign off with a win in Prague. Meanwhile, the hosts know that a win would secure a top-eight finish and safe passage through to the Round of 16.
As part of this week's round Conference League betting tips, check out our Sparta Prague vs Aberdeen prediction below.
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Sparta Prague vs Aberdeen prediction: A big win for the hosts
Key Stats
- Sparta Prague have won three of their last four matches in all competitions.
- Aberdeen have picked up just one point from five matches in the Europa Conference League this season.
- More than three goals have been scored in four of Sparta Prague's last five matches in all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Sparta Prague 3-0 Aberdeen
Sparta Prague have far too much strength for Aberdeen, and once you add in the fact that they have far more incentive to get a result on Thursday, they should win with ease.
are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 1/5 (1.20) – 83.3%
- DRAW: 6/1 (7.00) 14.3%
- AWAY: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.7%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Sparta Prague vs Aberdeen odds are unsurprisingly weighted heavily in favour of the hosts. Ladbrokes have given Sparta Prague an 83.3% chance of winning the match, while Aberdeen have been given just a 7.7% chance of taking three points with them back to Scotland.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
ost recent H2Hs: A first-ever meeting
Man City are unbeaten across their last five matches with Brentford (four wins, one draw), and they have already tasted victory against them this season, courtesy of a 1-0 win back in early October. Brentford have won here relatively recently, although that victory was spearheaded by Ivan Toney and Bryan Mbeumo.
Sparta Prague preview: Not ideal preparation
Sparta Prague will be gutted that Santiago Bocari Eneme was forced off with an injury at the weekend, which could see the midfielder miss out here. The Czech side will also be without Dominik Holly, Magnus Kofod Andersen, Emmanuel Uchenna and Elias Cobbaut.
Predicted lineup: Jensen (GK), Martinec, Sorensen, Zeleny, Preciado, Kairinen, Mannsverk, Rynes, Mercado, Rrahmani, Haraslin
Last five results
- Sparta Prague 2-2 Liberec
- Univ. Craiova 1-2 Sparta Prague
- Sigma Olomouc 0-1 Sparta Prague
- Artis Brno 1-2 Sparta Prague
- Sparta Prague 2-4 Pardubice
Aberdeen preview: Rotation is expected
Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin will be tempted to field a weakened team on Thursday, given that his side's European campaign is already over. Thelin will be forced into a couple of decisions, with Kristers Tobers and Gavin Molloy both injured.
Predicted lineup: Mitov (GK), Devlin, Milne, Knoester, Jensen, Armstrong, Polvara, Keskinen, Aouchiche, Nisbet, Karlsson
Last five results
- Aberdeen 2-1 Kilmarnock
- Aberdeen 0-1 Strasbourg
- Dundee FC 1-3 Aberdeen
- Aberdeen 3-3 St. Mirren
- Livingston 0-1 Aberdeen
Player to watch: Lukas Haraslin
After reaching double digits in each of his last two seasons for Sparta Prague, Lukas Haraslin will be hoping to get his season properly going on Thursday night against Aberdeen. The 29-year-old has scored just one European goal all season, but that could all change this week.