Sparta Prague vs Lazio Betting Tips and Predictions

Sparta Prague come into this match in fine form, but they are still six points off the pace in the Czech top flight and may see the Europa League as their best chance of success this season. Since the mid-winter break, Sparta Prague have won three league games in a row, while striker David Lafata – who has hit five goals in the Europa League so far this season – is back from injury. The hosts last reached the quarter-finals of this competition in 1984 but will be expecting to dispose of a Lazio side that has been struggling of late.

Lazio head coach Stefano Pioli admits his side are low on confidence having won two of their last nine matches in all competitions, occupying eighth place in Serie A. Lazio – the only Italian side remaining in the competition after Napoli and Fiorentina exited in the last round – are now relying on the Europa League to keep their season alive. Lazio go into the tie as favourites but Sparta Prague are traditionally solid at home and this will be a tough test for Pioli’s men.

Sparta are in better form than Lazio coming into this tie and they will want to make the most of home advantage. With confidence low in the Italian side’s squad, the Czech outfit can come out of the first leg on top. Sparta Prague draw no bet at 5/6 with bet365 is our tip for this match, while we will also be taking the 13/2 on offer for Sparta Prague to beat Lazio 1-0, also with bet365.