Aris Limassol vs Sparta Prague prediction 14.12.2023
Aris
1 : 3
Sparta Prague
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- Competition: Europa League
- Date: 14th December 2023
- Kickoff: 20:00 UTC / 21:00 CET
- Venue: Alphamega Stadium
The bottom two sides in Group C of the Europa League meet on Thursday evening as Aris Limassol welcome Czech side Sparta Prague to Kolossi (Cyprus).
Aris Limassol's path to a first-ever appearance in the group stage of European competition was shortened following their win of the Cypriot First Division title last season as they had two chances. There was a possibility of getting a place in the Europe League after their elimination in the third round of the Champions League qualifying rounds and Aleksey Shpilevsky's men made good use of it. However, things have not turned out as they would have hoped for in their debut appearance in the group stage of a European competition, as the "Light Brigade" sit at the bottom of Group C.
Things weren't going so well for Sparta Prague in Europe either, but their victory over Real Betis on matchday five has put them in a good position to finish in the top two. Brian Priske's side are two points off the top of the table and could still qualify for the knockout phase, but will have to beat Aris by four goals on Thursday and hope that Betis and Rangers share the points.
Aris Limassol vs Sparta Prague Betting Tips: Over 2.5 goals
Defending has been the major downfall of Aris Limassol this season. Shpilevsky’s side have conceded the joint-highest number of goals of all the teams in the top five of the Cypriot First Division and have also conceded the most goals in Europa League group C.
Sparta Prague's matches in Europe this season have made headlines above all for their entertainment value. Including the qualifying rounds, averagely three goals per game have been seen over the course of the nine games the visitors have played on the European stage this season.
- Best Tip: Over 2.5 goals
- Aris Limassol vs Sparta Prague prediction: 1-2
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Aris vs Sparta Prague Head to Head (H2H) stats
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Sparta Prague
3 : 2
Aris
Europa League
Aris Limassol team news
Yannick Gomis has missed the last five games due to a muscle injury and Thursday’s game will come too soon for the centre forward who has scored six goals in Europe this season.
Shavy Babicka has netted three goals in the Europa League and should lead the line alongside Aleksandr Kokorin, while Július Szöke and Karol Struski will reunite in the middle of the park.
Last matches of Aris
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Aris
1 : 3
Sparta Prague
Europa League
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AEK Larnaca
2 : 1
Aris
1. Division
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AEL Limassol
0 : 4
Aris
1. Division
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Rangers FC
1 : 1
Aris
Europa League
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Aris
1 : 0
APOEL FC
1. Division
Aris lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Vaná
Defenders
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3
Cajú
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72
Slobodan Urošević
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5
Alex Moucketou-Moussounda
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20
Steeve Yago
Midfielders
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7
Leo Bengtsson
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37
Július Szöke
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23
Karol Struski
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21
Mihlali Mayambela
Forwards
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9
Aleksandr Kokorin
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8
Shavy Babicka
Sparta Prague team news
Martin Vitík picked up a straight red card in the win over Jablonec in the league last weekend but that will not result in a suspension in Europe.
Asger Sörensen was absent from that game due to injury and will miss the trip to Cyprus, but head coach Brian Priske has no other issues.
Jan Kuchta is yet to score in Europe this season but the 26-year-old will keep his place in the final third and will be supported by Veljko Birmančević and Lukáš Haraslín who have four goals between them in the Europa League this season.
Last matches of Sparta Prague
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Sparta Prague
3 : 0
Jablonec
Fortuna Liga
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Pardubice
1 : 2
Sparta Prague
Fortuna Liga
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Sparta Prague
1 : 0
Real Betis
Europa League
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Sparta Prague
2 : 0
Zlin
Fortuna Liga
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Banik Ostrava
0 : 1
Sparta Prague
Fortuna Liga
Sparta Prague lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Peter Vindahl Jensen
Defenders
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41
Martin Vitík
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27
Filip Panák
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37
Ladislav Krejčí
Midfielders
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2
Ángelo Preciado
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20
Qazim Laci
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6
Kaan Kairinen
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32
Matěj Ryneš
Forwards
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14
Veljko Birmančević
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9
J. Kuchta
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22
Lukáš Haraslín
Three reasons why we expect at least three goals in this game
- Six of the last seven away games of Sparta Prague ended with over 2.5 goals.
- Aris Limassol have yet to keep a clean sheet in Europe this season.
- Six of the last eight games of Aris Limassol in Europe ended with over 2.5 goals.
Main prediction Aris - Sparta Prague
Over 2.5 goals
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Additional predictions
BTTS
Best odds:1.6
Aris & Sparta Prague current standing in Europa League
| Group C | P | W | D | L |
G - A
|
GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rangers | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 8 - 6 | +2 | 11 |
| 2 | Sparta Praha | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9 - 7 | +2 | 10 |
| 3 | Real Betis | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 - 7 | +2 | 9 |
| 4 | Aris Limassol | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 - 13 | -6 | 4 |