We simulated Sparta Prague vs Liverpool to predict Europa League Round of 16 clash
Liverpool return to Europa League action this Thursday as the Reds travel to the Czech Republic to face Sparta Prague.
A dramatic ending saw Liverpool remain top of the Premier League for another week after Darwin Nunez's late goal secured a 1-0 win away to Nottingham Forest in the Reds' last outing. Next up for Jurgen Klopp's side in the Premier League is a huge clash against Manchester City, but first, attention turns to the Europa League.
The Reds will take on Sparta Prague in the Europa League Round of 16, with the second leg taking place at Anfield next week. Mohamed Salah returned to Liverpool training ahead of the clash in the Czech Republic, though it's likely the Egyptian won't be risked ahead of the City clash on Sunday.
So can Liverpool pick up an advantage to take into the second leg at Anfield next week? Let's take a look.
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Sparta Prague vs Liverpool simulated to get a Europa League score prediction
To complete this simulation, we used EA FC 24 and updated the squads with the latest injuries and suspensions.
We predict that the hosts could set up in a 3-4-3 formation, with their line-up as follows: Vindahl; Vitik, Krejci, Sorgensen; Preciado, Laci, Lairinhen, Rynes; Birmancevic, Kuchta, Haraslin.
We predict that Liverpool could line up in a 4-3-3 formation, with their starting XI as follows: Kelleher; Gomez, Quansah, Van Dijk, Tsimikas; Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, McConnell; Elliott, Gakpo, Diaz.
Just seven minutes in, Liverpool took the lead with their first shot of the game. A driven pass from James McConnell picked out Harvey Elliott on the right, and the
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