Thursday, Lille receives Sparta Prague on the occasion of the 5th day of group H of the Europa League. Both teams want to qualify for the knockout matches.
Lille vs Sparta Prague Free Betting Tips – Europa League
Lille makes a good impression in this group of the Europa League and occupies the head of the standings. However, with 2 small points ahead of the 3rd, qualification is not yet assured. Comfortable on the move, the Mastiffs won on the lawns of Sparta Prague (1-4) and AC Milan (0-3). On the other hand, they were held in check at home by Celtic (2-2) and preserved, at home, a new draw against AC Milan last Thursday (1-1). In Ligue 1, LOSC, 2nd in the standings with 2 units behind PSG, meets expectations especially when we know the difficulties of French clubs to alternate C3 and Championship. Christophe Galtier’s men, on the other hand, have only won once in the last 5 days, for 3 draws and 1 defeat. Last weekend, they conceded, because of a missed 1st act, the sharing of points with the poorly classified Saint-Etienne (1-1).
Sparta Prague is currently 3rd in Group H of the Europa League and concedes 1 small point of disbursement on 2nd place. Very badly started, the Czechs lost against Lille (1-4) and on the lawn of AC Milan (3-0) during the first 2 days. This can be explained because the workforce has been affected by covid-19. On the other hand, they completely revived by easily winning their last 2 games played against Celtic (1-4 away and 4-1 at home). In the league, Sparta occupies second place in the standings and has a record of 7 wins and 2 losses. After 2 setbacks, the team resumed its march forward last weekend with this success gleaned from Teplice (0-1).
The workforce for Lille vs Sparta Prague
On the Lille side, executives Celik and Renato Sanches and the replacement Pied are still unavailable for this meeting, injured. This leaves a void at the right-back position where Tiago Djalo did not convince last weekend. Turkish international Yazici is the top scorer in this Europa League with 6 goals. On the bench last weekend, he should start this meeting just like the Canadian Jonathan David.
Several elements are still missing for Sparta Prague. This is the case of the important Kozak, Stetina, Hlozek (18 years old, 4 goals and 4 assists in the league) and Hancko (Slovak international) and the young midfielder Karabek (17 years old). Starting midfielder Sacek and substitute Polidar joined the infirmary while defender Celustka made his comeback last weekend. Striker Lukas Julis is the top scorer in the Czech league (7 goals) and has already scored 5 goals in this Europa League.
The compositions for Lille vs Sparta Prague
The probable composition of Lille:
Maignan – Djalo, Fonte, Botman, Bradaric – André, Xeka – Ikoné, Yazici, Bamba – David.
Absent: Celik, Renato Sanches, Pied.
Not sure: None.
The planned tactical disposition (4-2-3-1):
Maignan
Djalo – Fonte – Botman – Bradaric
André – Xeka
Ikoné – Yazici – Bamba
David
The probable composition of Sparta Prague:
Nita – Plechaty, Pavelka, Celustka – Vindheim, Travnik, Dockal, Krejci, Hanousek – Julis, Karlsson.
Absent: Kozak, Stetina, Hlosek, Hancko, Karabek, Sacek, Polidar.
Not sure: None.
The planned tactical disposition (3-5-2):
Nita
Plechaty – Pavelka – Celustka
Vindheim – Travnik – Dockal – Krejci – Hanousek
Julis – Karlsson
The history of the confrontations Lille vs Sparta Prague
The only confrontation between the two teams took place last October (Lille 1-4 victory)
The key points for the match Lille vs Sparta Prague
– During the first day, Lille clearly won in Prague but Sparta played outnumbered from the 23rd minute.
– Lille have still not won at home in this Europa League (2 draws).
– Lille have won 2 of their last 8 matches played in all competitions, for 1 loss and 5 draws.
Lille vs Sparta Prague Free Betting Tips
Still, under pressure for qualification, Lille should win against Sparta Prague on Thursday and thus pocket their first success at home in the Europa League. Lille victory!
Betting Tips: Both teams to score
Odds: 1.64