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Bournemouth are aiming to extend their perfect Europa League record when they travel to the Czech Republic to face Sparta Prague on Thursday evening.
The Cherries have made a brilliant start to their first-ever European campaign, winning their first three games.
Meanwhile, Sparta drew 0-0 at Bohemians in their domestic league last time out, and have had mixed results in the Europa League so far.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Sparta Prague vs. Bournemouth key stats
- Sparta have not scored in four of their last five games in all competitions.
- Bournemouth have won their last six matches without conceding.
- Sparta have lost 15 times against English opponents (W4, D4).
Sparta Prague vs. Bournemouth preview: Cherries to continue winning run?
Sparta Prague vs Bournemouth — Tale of the Tape
| Sparta Prague | vs | Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| 16th | Position | 3rd |
| 4 | Points | 9 |
| 5 | Goals For | 8 |
| 3 | Goals Against | 1 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 2 |
| 20th (H) | Home / Away Rank | 15th (A) |
Sparta have struggled domestically of late, with just one win in three in their domestic league (D2), and they were also knocked out of the cup 2-0 at home by Ostrava.
Brian Priske's side are already eight points behind city rivals Slavia in the Chance Liga, and look unlikely to win the title.
Thus, their focus could be on the Europa League, having picked up four points from their opening three matches (W1, D1, L1).
Sparta appear to have no fresh injury concerns, so should attack this fixture with their best possible team.
Bournemouth also have a fresh squad to choose from, but may choose to rotate given they also have Premier League demands.
Marco Rose's side are in great form, winning their last six games across all competitions without conceding a goal.
That includes in the Europa League where they have been perfect, and the Cherries will be favourites to extend that streak here.
Another victory would almost guarantee their place in the knockout stage of the competition, even at its early stage.
Sparta Prague vs. Bournemouth form guide & betting tips
| Sparta Prague | vs | Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
DLWLD |
Form | WWWWW |
| 5 | Goals For | 13 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 0 |
WDL |
Europa League | WWW |
Whispers predicts: Sparta Prague 0-2 Bournemouth
Bournemouth are 8/15 (1.53) favourites, but while we agree with the bookies, we want to explore other bets, and you can too using our Ladbrokes bonus code.
BTTS – No at 6/5 (2.20) is our first pick given the Cherries' incredible clean sheet record of late, while Under 2.5 goals at 11/8 (2.38) reflects the fact both teams have conceded just four goals between them across their previous five matches.
Evanilson has only failed to score once in his last six appearances for Bournemouth, so Evanilson to score anytime at 17/10 (2.70) is our final punt.
Overall, we are predicting a 2-0 Bournemouth victory, which is available at 8/1 (9.00).
> BTTS – No at 2.20 | Likelihood: Medium
> Under 2.5 goals at 2.38 | Likelihood: Medium
> Evanilson to score anytime at 2.70 | Likelihood: Medium