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Our Sparta Praha vs AFC Bournemouth predictions for this evening’s 5.45pm (UK time) kick-off back Bournemouth to win and over 2.5 goals at 11/10 (William Hill), with our score prediction Sparta Praha 1-2 AFC Bournemouth. AFC Bournemouth take their perfect Europa League record to Prague on Thursday, with kick-off against Sparta Praha at 5.45pm (UK time) and a place in the top eight very much on the line.
Few sides have made a cleaner start to the league phase than the Cherries, who have won all three of their games and conceded only once. Sparta Praha, meanwhile, have blown hot and cold, mixing a thrashing of Ararat-Armenia with a limp defeat at Olympiakos.
The bookmakers make Bournemouth strong favourites to continue that run on the road, and our preview runs through the best bets, the form and a score prediction for the trip to the Generali Arena.
Premium Tips
Anthony Eadson has weighed up Bournemouth’s trip to Prague and settled on two selections he rates for this one.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Bournemouth to win and over 2.5 goals | 11/10 (William Hill) | Bournemouth have won all three of their league-phase games and scored eight goals, putting three past both Sturm Graz and Milan at home. Sparta Praha are yet to keep a clean sheet in the league phase and have conceded in every game, so the Cherries should create plenty in Prague. Two of Bournemouth’s three European outings have produced three or more goals, and 11/10 with William Hill for an away win in a game with at least three goals looks a fair price. |
| Over 12.5 match corners | 10/3 (Paddy Power) | This should be a one-sided game in terms of territory, and that points to a busy evening for the corner flags. Bournemouth will dominate the ball as heavy favourites, forcing Sparta Praha deep and winning a steady stream of set-pieces, while the hosts will need their own corners if they are to trouble a mean defence. Both of Bournemouth’s 3-0 home wins were high-tempo, chance-heavy displays, and a similarly open contest here could easily clear 13 corners. At 10/3, the over on the match corner count is a tempting bigger-priced play. |
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How Sparta Praha go into the game
Sparta Praha go into this sitting 16th in the table, level on four points but with work to do. The Czech side have won one, drawn one and lost one of their three games, scoring five and conceding three. Their big night came on the road, a 4-1 romp at Ararat-Armenia, while at home they were held to a 1-1 draw by Lillestrom.
A 1-0 defeat at Olympiakos last time out means confidence may be a little fragile heading into this one, and the hosts will know they are up against it against the in-form Cherries.
How AFC Bournemouth go into the game
AFC Bournemouth could hardly be in better shape. The Cherries are third, with a perfect nine points from three games, and they have scored eight goals while conceding just one.
Back-to-back 3-0 home wins over Milan and Sturm Graz have caught the eye, and they also had the class to win 2-1 away at Real Sociedad. Few teams in the competition can match that start, and they travel to Prague full of belief.
Sparta Praha vs AFC Bournemouth head-to-head
These two clubs have never met in a competitive fixture, so there is no head-to-head form to lean on. With no history to go on, current form and the gulf in quality between the sides drive our thinking.
Sparta Praha vs AFC Bournemouth predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFC Bournemouth | 8/15 (Betfred) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Three wins from three and only one goal conceded in the league phase. |
| Both teams to score – Yes | 4/6 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Sparta have found the net in two of their three games, including at home to Lillestrom. |
| Over 2.5 goals | 8/13 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Bournemouth have hit three or more in two of their three outings. |
| Sparta Praha 1-2 AFC Bournemouth | 15/2 (bet365) | ⭐⭐⭐ | They edged Real Sociedad by a single goal away from home already. |
Sparta Praha vs AFC Bournemouth score prediction
The gulf in form is hard to ignore here. Bournemouth have been excellent, but Sparta can be awkward at home and have scored in two of their three games, so we lean towards an away win with a consolation at the other end. Score prediction: Sparta Praha 1-2 AFC Bournemouth.
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