REF’s picks

AFC Bournemouth arrive in Prague in formidable form, winning five on the bounce without conceding, and should have too much quality for a depleted Sparta side. The Czech outfit's injury crisis severely limits their rotations, making it tough to contain a visiting team firing on all cylinders in Europe.

1. 1Bournemouth's recent clean-sheet wins against Manchester United and AC Milan highlight their elite level.
2. 2Sparta Prague are missing several key regulars through injury, weakening their spine.
3. 3Away fixtures in European competition can occasionally throw up unexpected tactical hurdles if the hosts park the bus effectively.

REF's own opinion, not a guarantee — nothing here is financial or betting advice, and the call is always yours.