Celtic vs Sparta Prague live stream: How to watch Europa League fixture online and on TV tonight
All there is to know about this evening’s game
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Your support makes all the difference.Celtic host Sparta Prague tonight in a crucial Europa League group-stage meeting.
Neil Lennon’s team are in desperate need of a win, having lost 3-1 at home to AC Milan in their competition opener before drawing 2-2 with Lille in France the next time out.
Prague are also winless in the tournament so far, having been comfortably beaten by both Lille (4-1) and Milan (3-0).
With Celtic third in Group H and Prague bottom, both sides face a tough task in qualifying for the knockout stages.
Here’s everything you need to know about this evening’s game:
When is it?
The fixture will kick off at 8pm BST tonight.
How can I watch it?
The match will air live on BT Sport 3, with coverage beginning after Rangers’ trip to Benfica on the same channel. Subscribers can also stream the game live on the BT Sport website and app.
What is the team news?
Winger James Forrest is still out for Celtic with an ankle injury, while Kristoffer Ajer will be absent from the hosts’ defence due to a groin strain.
For Prague, Ondrej Celustka is expected to start in defence despite only recently overcoming a groin issue, and midfielder Ladislav Krejci has now fully served a suspension.
Predicted line-ups
Celtic: Bain; Frimpong, Duffy, Bitton, Taylor; Brown, McGregor, Christie, Ntcham, Elyounoussi; Edouard
Prague: Heca; Sacek, Celustka, Lischka, Hanousek; Pavelka, Travnik; Hlozek, Dockal, Krejci; Julis
Odds
Celtic: 11/5
Draw: 15/4
Prague: 5/1
Prediction
This is a must-win fixture for both sides, so expect some tension. While home advantage is nowhere near as valid this season as it typically would be, Celtic will be in familiar surroundings and should also have the grit to come out on top here. Celtic 2-1 Sparta Prague.
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