Sparta Prague v Rangers

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There's everything to play for ahead of Matchday 3 in group C with all four clubs sitting on three points apiece after the opening two games of the group stage and Thursday night features British interest in the shape of Rangers when they make their way to the Czech Republic for this upcoming clash with hosts, Sparta Prague.

Sparta Prague will be seeking a third win on the trot in all competitions on Thursday night following back-to-back wins against Hradec Kralove and Ceske Budejovice in the domestic top flight although results in the early stages of the group stage in the Europa League have been a bit of a mixed bag.

The hosts began their campaign on a winning note with a 3-2 home win against Cypriot outfit, Aris Limassol, but they were unable to build upon that opening win on Matchday 2 as they slipped to a 2-1 loss away from home at Spanish club, Real Betis.

However, the goals market appeals here as seven of Sparta Prague's last 11 matches overall in all competitions have resulted in both teams scoring and this outcome looks to have a decent chance of coming to fruition on Thursday night.

Rangers also head into this Matchday 3 clash in the Europa League in promising form as the Scottish visitors have won six out of their last eight matches in all competitions including winning their last two games on the trot with victories over St Mirren and Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership.

The Scottish club actually started this season in the early qualifying rounds of the Champions League but although they saw off Swiss outfit, Servette, with a 3-2 win on aggregate, they were dealt a heavy 7-3 loss on aggregate by Dutch giants, PSV, in the following round.

Rangers will now be looking to take their chances in the second tier European competition and Philippe Clement's side started their group campaign with all three points which came in the form of a solid and impressive 1-0 home win against Real Betis.

However, Matchday 2 brought disappointment for Rangers on the road as they were dealt a 2-1 loss at Aris Limassol, thus heading into this upcoming Group C fixture level on points with their hosts, Sparta Prague.

Sparta Prague v Rangers Verdict

Sparta Prague will be in confident mood as the hosts have picked up nine wins in their last 11 matches overall but they have found keeping clean sheets a tough proposition, while Rangers' results at Europa League level have been a mixed bag to say the least as The ‘Gers have recorded just three wins from their previous eight ties, suffering five defeats as well in the process.

Five of Rangers' last eight ties have also seen both teams score

Therefore, our main bet will be Both Teams To Score YES @ 1.61

Other side bets worth considering:

Draw @ 3.50

Correct score: 1-1 @ 7.00