Sparta Prague have not lost any of their last 26 competitive fixtures
Salzburg have lost just one of their last seven away matches in all competitions
The Maroons won their last meeting with Salzburg 3-0 in 1997
Home advantage can help in-form hosts to victory
Czech side Sparta Prague have been in fantastic form in recent months and the Maroons can get their Champions League campaign off to a perfect start when they host Salzburg at the epet ARENA on Wednesday.
The Maroons have won 21 of their last 26 competitive matches – losing none – and the hosts have only lost one match in front of their own fans in 2024, coming in a 5-1 defeat to Liverpool in the Europa League back in March.
Salzburg started their season strongly with five wins from their opening six matches in all competitions however Pep Lijnders’ men did suffer defeat for the first time last time out – falling to a 3-2 loss to Rapid Wien at the beginning of the month.
The Austrians have not played a competitive fixture since the 1st of September and this relative rustiness could allow the Maroons to take full advantage in this encounter. Two of Sparta Prague’s three European home matches this season have seen both sides score and this theme could continue on Wednesday, with a 2-1 final score drawing some appeal.
Predictions:Sparta Prague and Both Teams To Score Sparta Prague 2-1
