Man City vs Sparta Prediction, Preview, Lineups and Team News | Champions League, October 23, 2024
Man City vs Sparta Preview
- Tournament: Champions League
- Date: Tuesday, Oct 23
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Slovakia
Czech champions Sparta Prague will travel to Man City for their third game of the 2024/25 Champions League season at Etihad Stadium. The Cityzens will aim to continue with their unbeaten run across all competitions and will once again be fighting on all four fronts.
Hosts Man City are currently sitting second in the Premier League table after eight matches and are yet to lose a game this season. They won 2-1 away at Wolves in their last game and will be excited to continue with their aggressive form at home. This will be the first meeting between sides in any competition and Guardiola’s men are expected to steal an easy three points.
Meanwhile, Sparta have made a brilliant start to their both domestic and European campaign and picked up four points from their first two UCL games. They are currently second in the domestic table, only three points behind arch-rivals Slavia Prague.
Man City Team News
The hosts will be without the services of midfield general Rodri for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury. Matheus Nunes is expected to partner up with Ilkay Gundogan at the heart of midfield whereas Kevin De Bruyne also remains sidelined with a groin injury. Oscar Bobb is another long-term absentee whereas Kyle Walker has been left due to fitness concerns.
Sparta Team News
As for Sparta, they will be without the services of Imanol Garcia and Elias Cobbaut. Czech defender Martin Vitik who was suspended during the weekend will return for this crucial midweek tie.
Man City vs Sparta Predicted Lineups
Man City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Ederson
Defenders: Lewis, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol
Midfielders: Gundogan, Nunes
Forwards: Bernardo, Foden, Grealish; Haaland
Sparta predicted lineup (3-4-3):
Goalkeeper: Vindahl
Defenders: Vitik, Panak, Zeleny
Midfielders: Preciado, Kairinen, Laci, Wiesner
Forwards: Birmancevic, Rrahmani, Haraslin
Head-to-Head Record
The two sides have never faced off each other in the past and Sparta Prague will play their first game against the English champions.
Key Players to Watch in Man City vs Sparta
Erling Haaland (Man City)
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has continued his firing goalscoring form once again this season and has scored 11 goals in 11 matches across all competitions. The Norwegian has struggled to find the back of the net in the last three Premier League games but is still leading the race for the Golden Boot.
Kaan Kairinen (Sparta)
Finnish midfielder Kaan Kairinen found the back of the net in the first two Champions League games. He helped the Czech champions secure a point against Stuttgart by canceling out Enzo Millot’s opener in the last game. The 25-year-old is indispensable in the middle of the park and dictates the pace with sharp precision on the ball.
Man City vs Sparta Prediction
The English giants have made a perfect start to their 2024/25 campaign and have extended their unbeaten run to 12 matches across all competitions. The Cityzens are the only Premier League side who are yet to sustain a defeat this season and are coming off a last-minute 2-1 win over Wolves. Due to Man City’s extraordinary form on home soil, they are expected to steal the crucial three points.
As for Sparta, they are coming off a 2-1 win over Liberec in their last game and have made an impressive start in the Czech First League this season. They are currently second in the league standings after 11 games and have been hugely impressive in their two Champions League fixtures. But books heavily favour Pep Guardiola’s to win this midweek tie.
Predicted Score: Man City 3-0 Sparta
Where to Watch Man City vs Sparta Live?
| Country | Where to watch |
| USA | CBS and TUDN |
| UK | TNT Sports |
| India | Sony |
FAQs
Q. When is Man City vs Sparta?
The Man City vs Sparta game will be played on 23rd October at Etihad Stadium.
Q. Where to watch Man City vs Sparta live for free?
The game between Man City and Sparta can be watched on ServusTV, RTÉ Player, and Tabii.
Q. What is the predicted score in Man City vs Sparta?
The predicted score for Man City vs Sparta is 3-0.
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Man City vs Sparta?
Both sides will play their first competitive encounter in a European fixture.