Feyenoord vs Sparta Prague Preview
- Competition: UEFA Champions League.
- Date: Wednesday, December 11.
- Time: 8:00 PM GMT.
- Venue: De Kuip.
Feyenoord vs Sparta Prague will be one of seven UEFA Champions League matches to be played in the late kick-off slot on December 11 as the 21st-placed team prepares to host the team in 28th place.
The hosts will enter this match on the back of a strong run of form of late. They have won three of their last five matches across competitions, securing two draws in the other two games. In this run, they have scored an impressive 14 goals but have also conceded seven goals as they need to shut up shop in defence as well. Having defeated Waalwijk 3-2 away from home last time out, they will be confident of their chances.
Prague, on the other hand, will enter the next match on the back of a roller coaster run of form recently. They have won two of their last five matches across competitions, secured two draws and also fallen to one defeat in that time. Sparta Prague have netted seven times in this time, but also conceded a worrying nine goals, letting at least one goal in for all but one game. They defeated Bohemians 1-0 last time out and will look to carry that forward.
On that note, let’s take a look at the team news from both camps.
Feyenoord Team News
Manager Brian Priske fielded a strong lineup as his Feyenoord side mounted a heroic comeback to draw 3-3 against Manchester City from three goals down. The team suffered no new injuries in that time, but will be without a few key players. Ayase Ueda, Quilindschy Hartman, Hugo Bueno and Ibrahim Osman will all miss out next time.
Sparta Prague Team News
Manager Lars Friis fielded a strong lineup in his team’s last outing in the Champions League but they fell to a crushing 6-0 defeat. While they have no injuries to report from that match, Prague have a lengthy list of injuries. Veljko Birmancevic, Angelo Preciado, Asger Sorensen, Jaroslav Zeleny and Elias Cobbaut, among others, are the players who will remain sidelined for the foreseeable future.
Predicted Lineups
Feyenoord Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
Goalkeeper: Timon Wellenreuther.
Defenders: Bart Nieuwkoop, Gernot Trauner, David Hancko, Gijs Smal.
Midfielders: Antoni Milambo, In-Beom Hwang, Quinten Timber (C).
Forwards: Anis Hadj Moussa, Julian Carranza, Igor Paixao.
Sparta Prague Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)
Goalkeeper: Peter Vindahl Jensen.
Defenders: Martin Vitik, Filip Panak, Mathias Ross.
Midfielders: Tomas Wiesner, Kaan Kairinen, Qazim Laci, Matej Rynes.
Forwards: Ermal Krasniqi, Albion Rrahmani, Lukas Haraslin.
Feyenoord vs Sparta Prague Head-to-Head Record
These two teams have faced off just twice prior to their upcoming UEFA Champions League clash. Those two matches came in the middle tier competition – the Europa League – with Sparta Prague winning one game and the other being a draw.
| Date | Match | Competition |
| 30/08/12 | Sparta Prague 2-0 Feyenoord | UEFA Europa League |
| 23/08/12 | Feyenoord 2-2 Sparta Prague | UEFA Europa League |
Key Players to Watch
Igor Paixao (Feyenoord)
The attacker has led the Dutch side from the front with his four-goal contributions to the team’s total so far in their Champions League campaign. With all four of those being assists, it is clear that Paixao’s vision to pick the right pass is crucial for Feyenoord in the final third. They will rely on him once again in the next game.
Victor Olatunji (Sparta Prague)
Olatunji has been the top performer for the Czech side with his two goals and one assist so far in their UCL campaign. He played in their last match against Atletico but could not make an impact on the proceedings as his team were fully outplayed. However, he will draw motivation from that failure and will look to put his best foot forward against Feyenoord.
Feyenoord vs Sparta Prague Prediction
With very little to go by from their two matches from over a decade ago, the upcoming contest between Feyenoord and Sparta Prague is hard to foretell. However, the hosts will have the advantage of playing on their own patch and should secure a narrow win.
Prediction: Feyenoord 2-1 Sparta Prague
Where to watch Feyenoord vs Sparta Prague live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Paramount+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | SonyLIV |
| Netherlands | Ziggo Sport |
| Czechia | TV Nova |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Feyenoord vs Sparta Prague?
A. Feyenoord will host Sparta Prague on Wednesday, December 11 at 8:00 PM GMT.
Q. Where can you watch Feyenoord vs Sparta Prague for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Feyenoord vs Sparta Prague?
A. Feyenoord 2-1 Sparta Prague.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Feyenoord vs Sparta Prague?
A. Sparta Prague have won one of their two meetings against Feyenoord, with the other ending in a draw.