"Sparta Prague are seeking a Europa League comeback on Thursday night. However, claiming a domestic response on home soil over the weekend as they secured a frantic 5-2 victory against Slovacko, Brian Priske's side will be excited by their extended dominance at the epet ARENA. Including another rollercoaster 5-2 win against Ostrava on February 28th, the Czech giants have won all of their previous five consecutive appearances in front of their own supporters by an aggregate score of 18-4."
"Eventually dragging themselves to a late advantage on home soil last week as they snatched a 2-1 victory at the AFAS Stadion, AZ Alkmaar will be desperate to finish off the job here. Keeping up their recent flurry over the weekend as they stormed their way to a 4-0 romp against Heracles, Lee-Roy Echteld's side have won three of their previous four appearances across all competitions."
"Likewise, Thursday's hosts have also gained a reputation for their lively outcomes at the epet ARENA. It should be noted, Priske's men have seen seven of their last eight matchups in Prague finish with over 2.5 goals."
Sparta Prague faces AZ Alkmaar in a Europa League quarter-final first leg at the epet ARENA. Sparta Prague recovered from a 2-1 away loss with a dominant 5-2 home victory against Slovacko, extending their impressive home record to five consecutive wins with an 18-4 aggregate score. The Czech side has conceded only one home defeat this season and seven of their last eight home matches featured over 2.5 goals. AZ Alkmaar arrives after securing a 2-1 home win and a 4-0 victory against Heracles, winning three of their last four matches. However, Alkmaar struggles away from home, losing their previous three consecutive away fixtures by an aggregate 5-1 score.
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