UCL Preview: Manchester City vs Sparta Prague - October 24, 2024

Match Date: October 24, 2024, 4:00 AM KST

Venue: Etihad Stadium (Manchester)

Prediction: Manchester City win

1. Manchester City’s Unbeaten Run Continues

Manchester City토뮤 are on the brink of extending their unbeaten run in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) to 26 matches, having gone unbeaten in their last 12 matches across all competitions this season. City secured a comeback victory against Wolverhampton last weekend, maintaining their momentum in both the Premier League and UCL.

In the UCL, City drew 0-0 against Inter Milan in their first match, but bounced back with a dominant 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava in the second match. Despite the absence of key midfielders Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, and Oscar Bobb due to injury, City's depth and quality continue to shine through. Nathan Ake is expected to return from injury, and creative players like Phil Foden and Jack Grealish are set to lead the attack alongside prolific striker Erling Haaland.

2. Sparta Prague’s Struggles Against English Teams

Sparta Prague has a poor record against English teams, particularly in away matches where they have recorded 6 losses and 1 draw. They will be looking to secure their first win on English soil in this matchup. Having been eliminated by Liverpool in a previous European competition, Sparta will be highly motivated to change their fortunes.

Sparta is currently 2nd in the Czech league but trails the top spot by 6 points. In the UCL, however, they have been more competitive, defeating Salzburg 3-0 and drawing 1-1 with Stuttgart in the second match. They will rely heavily on counter-attacks, with Victor Olatunji, who has scored 3 UCL goals this season, leading their attack.

3. Manchester City’s Expected Clean-Sheet Victory

While Sparta Prague will likely focus on quick counter-attacks through Olatunji, it will be a tough task to break down Manchester City at the Etihad. Given City’s dominance in terms of quality and firepower, they are expected to control the game and secure another clean-sheet victory at home.

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