" Sparta come into this game lying bottom of their group, with two defeats out of two. Domestically they are top of the Czech First Division, having won seven out of nine games played and are unbeaten. Man Utd are joint top of their group with Lyon on four points, and they will be looking to get a maximum three points from this game. They drew a disappointing game 0-0 with lowly Birmingham in the Premiership on Saturday.

Manchester United FC will make their first trip to the Czech Republic when facing AC Sparta Prague, and I feel their new surroundings may play a factor. They have been rocked by the news that they are without key players in Rio Ferdinand and Roy Keane. This is a big blow for them, as the return of Ferdinand has been a key to Utds revival, and without him I think they will come unstuck. Sparta Prague are no mugs at home, and are unbeaten, and I think they may have too much for Man Utd today. Ex Utd star Karel Poborsky is expected to recover from a calf injury, while they will rely on the goals of Tomas Jun and Milan Pacanda, the pair having scored 12 goals together already this season. For me get on a shock here, Sparta are available at big odds - Im on the 13/5 with Coral [£10 Free Bet] - with a little saver on the draw. Utd will struggle without two key players, and Sparta can take advantage. "

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