Sparta Prague vs Rangers tips and predictions: Gers determined to hand Czech champs rare home loss
- Seb Sternik
- 25 October 2023
Sparta Prague don’t lose many games at home, though that certainly won’t stop Rangers from trying as the Scottish outfit target their second Europa League group stage win.
With all four teams in group C locked on three points, there is an opportunity for someone to step up in the pursuit of the knockout stage.
Both Sparta and Rangers will be looking to do just that when they meet this Thursday night in Prague.
Date, KO time and TV coverage
UEFA Europa League, Thursday, October 26, Kick-off 5.45pm, live on TNT Sports
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New Rangers boss Philippe Clement made a solid start to life at Ibrox with a 4-0 thrashing of Hibernian over the weekend.
However, the real challenge for the former Belgian international begins this Thursday as the Scottish outfit look to make serious progress in Europe.
The big problem for Rangers is picking up points away from home in European competitions. The Gers have lost five straight away Europa League games and their next destination has rarely reaped rewards in the past.
In fact, Rangers are winless away in the Czech Republic, losing four and drawing one of their five visits to the country.
To make matters worse, Sparta boast a superb record at home. Brian Priske’s side have won eight of their nine games at the epet ARENA in Prague.
Their only loss at the ground came in the second leg of a Champions League qualifying game against FC Copenhagen, with the Danish outfit holding out for a 3-3 draw before winning the tie on penalties.
Plenty of goalmouth action is expected this Thursday night, with Sparta’s home games producing an average of 4.6 goals per match.
Rangers are not exactly goal-shy either. The Scottish outfit have bagged seven in their last two games alone.
With that in mind, we’re backing both teams to score and over 2.5 goals. In terms of a match outcome, the draw offers enticing odds ahead of kick off.
