Sparta Prague vs Inter prediction and betting tips on January 22, 2025
Game Prediction
In the 7th round of the main stage of the UEFA Champions League, on January 22, 2025, Sparta Prague will face Inter Milan. Only a victory over the visitors from Milan will keep the Czech side's hopes of progressing to the knockout rounds alive.
Our prediction for the Sparta Prague vs Inter match
In 2023, under Priske's guidance, the "Iron Union" reclaimed the Czech championship title. Despite Slavia's efforts, they successfully defended the top spot in the following season, after which Brian decided to seek new challenges at Feyenoord. Inter were indisputably the best team in Italy during the 2023/2024 season, securing the "scudetto" ahead of schedule.
The Italians have played confidently in the Champions League, starting with a 0-0 draw away at Manchester City, followed by clean-sheet victories over Crvena Zvezda, Young Boys, Arsenal, and RB Leipzig. However, in December, they suffered a loss to Bayer Leverkusen. The new coach of Sparta Prague, Fries, having previously been an assistant, managed to lead the team into the main round of the Champions League for the first time in years. They overcame Shamrock Rovers and FCSB with Malmo in the qualifiers, and even claimed a 3-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg in September. However, this was followed by a draw with Stuttgart and four consecutive losses.
The pressure of the Champions League has affected Sparta's domestic form, where they currently sit third, with Slavia pulling 13 points ahead, and Viktoria Plzen also in front. Under Simone Inzaghi, Inter seemed to have overcome their early setbacks, but they lost the Super Cup final to Milan.
Sparta Prague vs Inter: Key statistics and trends
- Sparta Prague have lost their last four matches.
- Inter have won four of their last five Champions League games.
- The "Nerazzurri" have conceded only one goal.
Sparta Prague vs Inter: Possible Starting Lineups
Sparta Prague (probable lineup): Vindahl-Jensen – Kobbaut, Sorensen, Vitik – Ryneš, Solbakken, Kairinen, Sadilek, Vizner – Birmančević, Rrahmani
Inter (probable lineup): Sommer – Bastoni, de Vrij, Bisseck – Dimarco, Çalhanoğlu, Mkhitaryan, Barella, Dumfries – Martínez, Taremi
Head-to-Head
Apart from friendly matches in the 1930s, the only notable meeting between the teams was in the 2016 Europa League group stage, where both sides exchanged home victories.
Free prediction for the Sparta Prague vs Inter match
A confident victory is expected from the Milan side. However, with a focus on Serie A, they may conserve some energy, so a bet on "under 3.0 goals" seems appropriate (odds – 1.76).
Keep an eye on the Champions League standings and monitor your team's form before placing your bet on the upcoming match.