Manchester City vs Sparta Praha

Current streaks

Recent form

Manchester City

Manchester City have been in impressive form, remaining unbeaten in their last 14 matches across all competitions. The Citizens have displayed their attacking prowess, scoring an average of 2.33 goals per game in their last six outings, with a particularly dominant 4-0 victory against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League. Their defensive record has been solid, conceding just over a goal per game, though they've managed only one clean sheet in this period. City's matches have been high-scoring affairs, with 83% of their recent games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams finding the net. The team are currently on a three-match winning streak in all competitions, showing their resilience after back-to-back draws against Arsenal and Newcastle United in the Premier League.

Sparta Praha

Sparta Praha have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six matches. The team have demonstrated their attacking prowess, scoring an impressive 11 goals in these games, averaging 1.83 goals per match. Defensively, they've been somewhat vulnerable, conceding seven goals, but have managed to keep two clean sheets. Notably, Sparta Praha have been involved in high-scoring affairs, with 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Their Champions League performances have been particularly noteworthy, securing a convincing 3-0 victory against Red Bull Salzburg and holding VfB Stuttgart to a 1-1 draw. However, their domestic form has been less consistent, with a narrow defeat to rivals Slavia Praha and a surprising 3-2 home loss to Sigma Olomouc standing out as potential areas for improvement.

Recent home/away form

Manchester City

Manchester City have shown impressive form at home, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches with four wins and two draws. The Citizens have been prolific in front of goal, scoring an average of 2.17 goals per game whilst conceding just 1.17. Their attacking prowess is further highlighted by the fact that 83% of their home games have seen over 2.5 goals, providing exciting encounters for the Etihad faithful. City's defensive record is solid, with only one clean sheet but consistently tight scorelines. The standout result in this run was a 4-1 victory over Ipswich Town, demonstrating City's ability to dominate lesser opposition. Despite facing tough competition from Arsenal and Inter Milan, City managed to secure draws, showcasing their resilience against top-tier teams. The recent 3-2 win against Fulham epitomises their current form: high-scoring and victorious, albeit with room for defensive improvement.

Sparta Praha

Sparta Praha have shown impressive away form recently, winning four of their last six matches on the road before suffering a narrow defeat to rivals Slavia Praha. The team have been particularly strong defensively, keeping three clean sheets and conceding only 0.67 goals per game on average. Their attacking prowess is also noteworthy, with Sparta scoring in every away match during this period and netting an average of 1.67 goals per game. Interestingly, they enjoyed a four-match winning streak away from home before their most recent two outings, which resulted in a draw and a loss. Despite the majority of their away games (67%) featuring under 2.5 goals, Sparta Praha have consistently found the back of the net, demonstrating their ability to grind out results on their travels.