Inter Milan roll into Prague on a mission, just one win away from locking in their spot in the last-16 in this new Champions League format.
With 13 points banked and a defense that’s only cracked once all campaign, Simone Inzaghi’s squad looks primed to assert their dominance, led by red-hot Lautaro Martinez and the relentless Denzel Dumfries.
Sparta Prague, meanwhile, are in survival mode. Four straight defeats and 17 goals conceded paint a grim picture for the Czech champions, who’ve lost their home invincibility this term.
Against Italy’s reigning champs, they’ll need a miracle—or at least a spark from Albion Rrahmani or Victor Olatunji—to keep their fading European dream alive.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Sparta Prague vs. Inter Milan live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Champions League match in the U.S.:
This game is not available for live TV broadcast. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which is currently offering a 7-day free-trial to new members.
What time does Sparta Prague vs. Inter Milan Boys kick off?
This Champions League clash takes place at the Epet Arena in Prague, Czechia and kicks off on Wednesday, January 22 at 9:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Jan. 22 | 3 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Jan. 22 | 2 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Jan. 22 | 1 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Jan. 22 | 12 p.m. |
Sparta Prague vs. Inter Milan predicted lineups, team news
For Sparta Prague, the main threats are Albion Rrahmaniwho found the net against Feyenoord, and Victor Olatunjiwith three direct goal contributions from as many Champions League starts. Despite their struggles, this duo offers the potential to trouble Inter’s resolute backline.
The hosts remain without long-term absentees Imanol Garcia and Angelo Preciadowhile Lukas Haraslin is doubtful due to a hamstring issue.
On the positive side, Elias Cobbaut might return to the squad, and recent additions Magnus Andersen and returning loanee Jan Kuchta could add fresh impetus to Sparta’s lineup.
Sparta Prague predicted XI (3-4-3, right to left): Jensen (GK) — Vitik, Panak, Zelezny — Wiesner, Laci, Kairinen, Rynes — Birmancevic, Olatunji, Rrahmani.
-Injured: Preciado (Meniscus), Albeniz (ACL), Haraslin (thigh)
Suspended: None
Inter Milan continue to cope without Yann Bisseck, Hakan Calhanogluand Joaquin Correaall sidelined through injury.
However, they have received a boost with the return of defensive stalwarts Benjamin Pavard and Francesco Acerbiwhile Henrikh Mkhitaryan made a comeback as a substitute on Sunday. Whether he will replace Piotr Zielinski in the starting XI remains uncertain.
Up front, Lautaro Martinez is expected to lead the line again after rediscovering his scoring touch. The Argentine striker, now tied with Mauro Icardi as Inter’s second-highest foreign scorer, could be key to breaking down Sparta’s defense as Simone Inzaghi seeks to confirm qualification.
Inter Milan predicted XI (3-5-2, right to left): Sommer (GK) — Pavard, De Vrij, Bastoni — Dumfries, Barella, Asllani, Zielinski, Dimarco — Martinez, Thuram.
Injured: Calhanoglu (muscle), Correa (calf), Di Gennaro (Finger), Bisseck (muscle)
Suspended: None
Sparta Prague vs. Inter Milan prediction
Sparta Prague’s struggles in the Champions League, trailing in most games, contrast sharply with Inter Milan’s dominance. Expect the Serie A champions to cruise to victory and edge their hosts closer to elimination.
Prediction: Sparta Prague 0-2 Inter Milan
Champions League fixture schedule this week
All times ET
Tuesday, January 21
- AS Monaco (12:45 p.m.)
- Atalanta vs. Sturm Graz (12:45 p.m.)
- Atletico Madrid vs. Bayer Leverkusen (3:00 p.m.)
- Benfica vs. Barcelona (3:00 p.m.)
- Bologna vs. Borussia Dortmund (3:00 p.m.)
- Club Brugge vs. Juventus (3:00 p.m.)
- Crvena Zvezda vs. PSV Eindhoven (3:00 pm)
- Liverpool vs. Lille (3:00 p.m.)
- Slovan Bratislava vs. VfB Stuttgart (3:00 pm)
Wednesday, January 22
- RB Leipzig vs. Sporting CP (12:45 p.m.)
- Shakhtar Donetsk vs. Brest (12:45 p.m.)
- AC Milan vs. Girona (3:00 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Dinamo Zagreb (3:00 p.m.)
- Celtic vs. Young Boys (3:00 p.m.)
- Feyenoord vs. Bayern Munich (3:00 p.m.)
- PSG vs. Manchester City (3:00 p.m.)
- Real Madrid vs. RB Salzburg (3:00 p.m.)
- Sparta Prague vs. Inter Milan (3:00 p.m.)
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