Sparta Prague vs Liverpool prediction, odds and preview

Liverpool will travel to Czech Republic to face Sparta Prague in their UEFA Europa League first-leg tie, in what is expected to be a truly competitive fixture.

The Merseyside Reds approach this game off a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest thanks to a late Darwin Nunez strike and Jurgen Klopp’s side will look to build on that momentum in this game.

Meanwhile, the hosts shared the spoils with Slavia Praha away from home in the Czech Cup quarter-final.

Liverpool have been on terrific form this year, winning their last six matches in all competitions including a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the EFL Cup final.

Sparta Prague however edged Galatasaray in the last 32 round and are also top of the league in Czech Republic. Leaving little room for complacency or error for Jurgen Klopp’s men.

Jan Kuchta has scored in his last three Europa League matches for the hosts and will be their target man in attack in this game.

Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah has been named in Liverpool’s squad for this game but could play no part as he is just returning from a thigh injury.

The match starts at 17:45 GMT.