Sparta Praha vs Inter Milan Preview
- Tournament: UEFA Champions League
- Date: Wednesday, January 22
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 PM GMT
- Venue: epet ARENA, Prague, Czech Republic.
Czech Republic side AC Sparta Praha are set to host Italian giants Inter Milan for their upcoming UEFA Champions League 2024-25 league phase match. This will be the seventh game for both sides, and both clubs are hailing distinctive forms and have been on completely different journeys in the ongoing UCL.
Hosts AC Sparta Praha won only their first game in the league phase when they stunned RB Salzburg. Post that they had a draw in the next, and since then they only lost. As a result of four losses, and just one win and draw, the club has only four points with just one win and a draw. With a game against giants like Inter Milan now and Bayer Leverkusen next, it looks impossible for them to even dream of a top-24 spot.
Serie A giants Inter Milan have been one of the best performers in UCL 2024-25. They have accumulated 13 points, as a result of four wins, a draw, and only one loss in their six games. They are at the sixth spot of this phase, and if they manage a win here, which they should, considering them as favorites, a top 8 berth will almost be theirs.
AC Sparta Praha Team News
AC Sparta Praha have only three players injured and out of their squad: Imanol Garcia, Albion Rrahmani, and Angelo Preciado. However, Lukas Haraslin’s availability also looks doubtful for now.
Inter Milan Team News
Yann Bisseck, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Joaquin Correa are the three players Inter Milan will continue to miss from their lineups, as they remain sidelined with injuries. However, coach Simeone Inzaghi is expected to look prepared even without them.
Sparta Praha vs Inter Milan Predicted Lineups
AC Sparta Praha Predicted Lineup (3-4-3):
Goalkeeper: Jensen
Defenders: Vitik, Panak, Zelezny
Midfielders: Wiesner, Laci, Kairinen, Rynes
Forwards: Birmancevic, Olatunji, Tuci
Inter Milan Predicted Lineup (3-5-2):
Goalkeeper: Sommer
Defenders: Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni
Midfielders: Dumfries, Barella, Asllani, Zielinski, Dimarco
Forwards: Martinez, Thuram
Sparta Praha vs Inter Milan H2H Record
AC Sparta Praha and Inter Milan have played against each other in only two games in the past. Both sides have won a game each. No matches ended in draws. The games were played in 2016, for group phase matches of the UEFA Europa League.
| Scoreline | Date | Competition |
| Inter Milan 2-1 AC Sparta Praha | December 09, 2016 | UEFA Europa League |
| AC Sparta Praha 3-1 Inter Milan | September 29, 2016 | UEFA Europa League |
Key Players to Watch in Sparta Praha vs Inter Milan
Veljko Birmančević (AC Sparta Praha)
The former FC Toulouse player plays the role of a versatile winger in Sparta Praha. He hails four goals and two assists in 14 Chance Liga games. However, in the UCL this season, he has no goal participation. The player has been majorly inconsistent, and this brings all the more pressure on him.
Speaking of the last five games he has only a goal to boast about. It will be the toughest task for him to penetrate the Inter Milan defense, but he should be taking the challenge to showcase his skills on the big stage.
Lautaro Martínez (Inter Milan)
The captain so far had a below-par performance this season. He has only a goal and an assist in the Champions League, however, he never played full minutes and started in only two of the six games. The stats are a bit better in the league, where he has eight goals and four assists in 18 games.
In the past five games, he has shown significant improvement with three goals, at an xG of 3.1. He must use his form to the fullest to tear the weak Sparta Praha back-line and improve his tally while leading the side from the front.
Sparta Praha vs Inter Milan Prediction
Inter Milan are expected to have an easy win in this game, as they have a much stronger side and are playing with a brighter form. AC Sparta Praha might look charged at the start, playing at home but are not expected to match Inter Milan’s quality.
Predicted Score: AC Sparta Praha 1-2 Inter Milan (Watch Live)
Where to Watch Sparta Praha vs Inter Milan Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | Paramount+ |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| Czech Republic | TV Nova |
| Italy | Sky, Amazon Prime |
| India | SonyLIV |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. When is Sparta Praha vs Inter Milan?
A. Sparta Praha vs Inter Milan UEFA Champions League 2024-25 game will happen on Wednesday, January 22 at the epet ARENA, Prague, Czech Republic.
Q. Where can you watch Sparta Praha vs Inter Milan for free?
A. Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream will stream the Sparta Praha vs Inter Milan match for free.
Q. What is the predicted score for Sparta Praha vs Inter Milan?
A. The predicted score for Sparta Praha vs Inter Milan is AC Sparta Praha 1-2 Inter Milan.
Q. What is the recent head-to-head record for Sparta Praha vs Inter Milan?
A. AC Sparta Praha and Inter Milan have played against each other in only two games in the past. Both sides have won a game each. No matches ended in draws.