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Manchester City and Sparta Prague will clash for the first time in history on Wednesday at the Etihad in a Champions League contest. Both sides have earned four points from their first two matches in Europe's elite competition.
Manchester City might not be at their dominant best this term but they are still doing pretty well in the early weeks of the 2024-25 season. They are unbeaten across all competitions so far this campaign and earned a dramatic victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Molineux last weekend.
John Stones scored the match-winning goal for Pep Guardiola's side as late as the 95th minute to secure all three points. City are currently on a 25-match unbeaten run in the Champions League and if they can avoid defeat, they will earn the distinction of holding the longest unbeaten run in the history of the competition.
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Meanwhile, Sparta Prague have enjoyed a positive start to the new season as well. The Czech side returned to the Champions League this term after a nearly two-decade-long absence.
The Maroons have picked up a win and a draw from their first two matches, beating Red Bull Salzburg in the opener and then settling for a stalemate with Stuttgart in their second outing.
Manchester City vs Sparta Prague Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- This will be the first-ever match between Manchester City and Sparta Prague. City have only played two matches against Czechian sides in Europe. They beat Viktoria Plzen at home and away in the 2013-14 Champions League.
- Sparta Prague have faced nine English sides in major European competitions. In 22 meetings with English opposition, they have just four wins. The Maroons have lost 14 and drawn four.
- Manchester City are unbeaten in their last 32 home games in the Champions League, winning 28 and drawing four.
- City are on the verge (unbeaten in 25 matches) of setting a record for the longest unbeaten run in European Cup/Champions League history (26). They only need to avoid a defeat on Wednesday to earn that distinction.
- Sparta Prague are undefeated in their last three Champions League matches.
Manchester City vs Sparta Prague Prediction
It would be difficult for Manchester City to completely shut Sparta Prague out given their defensive problems and the Maroons' free-scoring form. However, City are a different beast at the Etihad and should be able to secure a comfortable victory here.
Prediction: Manchester City 3-1 Sparta Prague
Manchester City vs Sparta Prague Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Manchester City to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
