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Bayer Leverkusen vs Sparta Prague: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Jan 29, 2025

Bayer Leverkusen host Sparta Prague at BayArena on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 8:00 pm UK time, in a decisive UEFA Champions League League Phase clash. Leverkusen aim to secure automatic qualification for the round of 16, while Sparta are playing for pride after elimination.

Interesting Fact:

Leverkusen have kept clean sheets in all three of their home Champions League games this season, scoring seven goals in the process.

Team Analysis

Bayer Leverkusen

Currently eighth in the standings, Leverkusen have their destiny in their own hands. A win guarantees them automatic qualification for the round of 16, but they must be wary of complacency after recent setbacks.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: W-W-W-L-D
  • Last match: 2-2 draw vs RB Leipzig

Key Players:

  • Florian Wirtz: The team’s top scorer in the Champions League with five goals.
  • Granit Xhaka: A midfield leader who dictates play and adds defensive stability.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Piero Hincapie: Suspended due to a red card against Atletico Madrid.
  • Out: Jeanuel Belocian, Amine Adli, Martin Terrier (injuries).

Sparta Prague

Sparta Prague, eliminated from the competition, will look to salvage pride in their final Champions League outing. Despite a strong start to their campaign, their form has faltered significantly.

Form:

  • Last 5 matches: L-W-D-L-L
  • Last match: 1-0 loss vs Inter Milan

Key Players:

  • Victor Olatunji: A dangerous forward with two Champions League goals this season.
  • Kaan Kairinen: A creative midfielder also with two goals in the competition.

Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Out: Angelo Preciado, Imanol Garcia de Albeniz (injuries).

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

The two sides last met in 2007, with Bayer Leverkusen securing a 1-0 victory.

Key Stats:

  • Leverkusen are unbeaten in 13 consecutive home matches across all competitions.
  • Sparta Prague have failed to win any of their last seven away games in Europe.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 Sparta Prague

Leverkusen’s superior quality and formidable home form should see them secure a comfortable win and automatic progression to the Champions League round of 16.

Betting Tips

  1. Both Teams to Score: No
  2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
  3. Anytime Goalscorer: Florian Wirtz

Possible Lineups

Bayer Leverkusen (4-2-3-1):
Kovar; Mukiele, Tah, Tapsoba, Grimaldo; Xhaka, Palacios; Frimpong, Wirtz, Tella; Schick

Sparta Prague (3-5-2):
Jensen; Vitik, Panak, Sorensen; Wiesner, Sadilek, Kairinen, Laci, Rynes; Olatunji, Birmancevic

Hot Stat

Leverkusen have scored in all six of their recent matches, with eight of their goals coming in the first half.

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