The Czech side welcomes Real Betis at Epet Arena
The Czechs will host the Spanish visitors at the Epet Arena in Prague as the Europa League group stage continues. On Thursday, November 30, the venue will stage the clash that shapes the standings in Group C for the 2023-2024 campaign.
Sparta Prague is set to face Real Betis next Thursday at 6:45 PM local time, a key encounter in the fifth round of the group. The match could push Betis toward qualification for the knockout rounds depending on any results elsewhere, notably Rangers against Aris Limassol in Scotland.
Context and expectations for the fixture are shaped by recent form and head-to-head history between the two clubs. The visiting side currently leads the group with nine points and enters this game aiming to extend their run in Europe, while Sparta Prague looks to rebound after difficult results against Spanish teams in recent seasons.
Key historical notes to consider include the following: Sparta Prague has tasted defeat in their last three European matches against Spanish opponents, with the most recent setback coming at the hands of Real Betis in October. Real Betis, conversely, has dominated matches against Czech teams, boasting five wins in their five encounters with Czech clubs, including away successes against Viktoria Zizkov in 2002 and FK Jablonec in 2013. In their current Europa League campaign, Sparta Prague has recorded five losses in eight appearances in the competition, with two of the last three games ending in defeat. Real Betis has currently won three straight Europa League matches and could extend that streak to four in a row for the first time in the club’s history. A notable individual stat places Alexander Prass as the top dribbler among Europa League players this season, with 13 completed dribbles, while Betis attackers Abde Ezzalzouli and Luiz Henrique are close behind with 12 and 11 respectively.
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