The Matchday 6 fixture of the 2025/26 Conference League group stage between Sparta Prague (Czech Republic) and Aberdeen (Scotland) will take place on 18 December at Epet Arena. Sparta Prague – Aberdeen: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Sparta Prague
The Czechs overcame Universitatea Craiova away in the last round (2-1). As a result, Sparta Prague registered their third win of the current Conference League campaign and their seventh victory in their last ten matches in this competition (1 draw, 2 defeats). Moreover, the team managed to score more than one goal for the first time in their previous four Conference League games. In the standings, the club sit sixth with ten points and have already secured a place in the knockout phase. A win here would guarantee Sparta a direct spot in the round of 16.
- The team is unbeaten in their last six home Conference League matches (4 wins, 2 draws).
- Sparta have scored at least two goals in 4 of their last 5 home games in this competition.
- At least one opponent failed to score in 5 of Sparta's last 7 home Conference League fixtures.
Probable Sparta Prague line-up (3-4-3)*
Peter Vindahl-Jensen – Adam Shevinski, Asger Sorensen, Patrik Vydra – Angelo Preciado, Sivert Mannsverk, Kaan Kairinen, Matej Rynes – John Mercado, Albion Rrahmani, Lukas Haraslin.
Defenders Emmanuel Uchenna and Elias Cobbaut, and midfielder Magnus Andersen will miss the game through injury. Midfielder Santiago Eneme has been called up for the Africa Cup of Nations.
Aberdeen
The Scots failed to pick up any points at home against Strasbourg in the previous round (0-1). Consequently, Aberdeen have gone without a win in 12 of their last 13 Conference League matches (5 draws, 7 defeats). In the current edition of the competition the club are still winless (2 draws, 3 defeats) and sit 33rd in the standings with two points, having been eliminated from knockout contention.
- The team is without a win in their last six away Conference League matches (3 draws, 3 defeats).
- Aberdeen have conceded at least two goals in 6 of their previous 8 away games in this competition.
- At least three goals were scored in 5 of Aberdeen's last 7 away Conference League fixtures.
Probable Aberdeen line-up (3-4-3)*
Dimitar Mitov – Nicky Devlin, Jack Milne, Mats Knuster – Dylan Lobbann, Adil Aushish, Stuart Armstrong, Alexander Jensen – Topi Keskinen, Marko Lazetic, Jesper Karlsson.
Referee
David Smajc (Slovenia)
Matches – 10 (International fixtures, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 55;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.5;
Red cards shown – 1;
Average fouls per match – 26;
Penalties – 40%.
Sparta Prague – Aberdeen: Match Prediction
Sparta have been convincing at home in European competition and, in my view, look capable of extending their run of strong results. In their last five home Conference League matches the hosts have won four, three of them by comfortable margins. They have also been solid defensively — conceding just two goals across their six previous home fixtures in this competition.
Aberdeen have struggled away in Europe: in their last six Conference League away games the Scots have failed to win (3 draws, 3 defeats). Their attacking output is also a concern — they have yet to score in away ties this season's competition.
I expect the hosts to defend confidently, and their strong motivation should see them prevail. My prediction: Sparta Prague to win to nil.
* The starting line-up shown for each team is from their previous match in this competition.
