Bournemouth take their formidable winning run to Prague for a Europa League group stage match against Sparta Praha on Thursday. The Cherries have won their last five matches in all competitions, including a 2-0 Premier League victory over Leeds United last weekend, and sit seventh in the domestic table with 12 points from nine games. Their record this season stands at three wins and three draws from those nine league matches, with a goal difference of plus one having scored 14 and conceded 13.
Kick-off at the epet ARENA is set for 17:45 local time. This is Bournemouth's fourth match in the Europa League's league stage, and they arrive in peak form. Their recent results include a 3-0 home win over AC Milan in the same competition and a 3-0 Carabao Cup victory against Aston Villa. Tavernier, with five goals this season, has been a key figure in their attack and is the club's top scorer this campaign.
Domestic momentum
The 2-0 win over Leeds saw goals from Francisco Evanilson and Amine Adli, while the 3-0 triumph at Manchester United showed their attacking threat. This run of form, which also includes a 3-0 victory over Sturm Graz and a 2-0 win against Sunderland, has propelled them into the top half of the Premier League, just 12 points behind leaders Arsenal. Their recent form in the league is five wins and no draws from their last five games.
Opposition insight
Sparta Praha, who drew 1-1 with Lillestrom in their last outing, will provide a stern test. Their likely lineup includes goalkeeper J. Surovčík and forward J. Braut Brunes. Bournemouth's defence, which has conceded 13 league goals, will need to be alert to maintain their clean-sheet habit from recent weeks.
The squad's focus will then quickly shift back to the Premier League. They travel to face Ipswich Town, who are 13th, on Sunday 8 November. This next domestic fixture follows their European trip as they look to continue a winning run that has seen them score three goals in four of their last five victories.
