Lyon vs Sparta Prague prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, August 11, 2026
In the Champions League qualification semi-finals on August 11, 2026, the return leg will take place between Lyon and Sparta Prague. Only a win will suit the French side.
Lyon vs Sparta Prague: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from "Parc Olympique Lyonnais" won a very intense race in Ligue 1 last season. They collected 60 points—just one more than both Rennes and Marseille. But that was enough to return to the main European competition, so their season opened last week.
The Prague team, under the same coach Priske, reclaimed the top spot in 2023 and managed to retain the title. However, after Brian left, they lost ground to their rivals. Moreover, last season, after reuniting with the Dane, they finished only second behind Slavia. The new campaign started with a loss to Zbrojovka. After defeating Zlín, they then lost to Mladá Boleslav.
In the first leg in the Czech Republic, the ball found the home net just before halftime. But in the second half, Ryneš shone: a goal and an assist from the defender ensured a comeback victory.
Previous Matches: Lyon vs Sparta Prague
There have already been six previous encounters. The French side has won five of them, with one draw.
In the home rematch for the French, experts have little doubt. But it should not be boring again: we predict a final "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.65).
Lyon vs Sparta Prague: Key Statistics and Trends
- Lyon have lost three of their last four matches
- The team averaged 1.56 goals scored and 1.18 conceded per game
- Sparta Prague have won two of their last three matches
- The club averaged 1.94 goals scored and 1.06 conceded per game
Lyon vs Sparta Prague: Possible Starting Lineups
Lyon play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Greif – Kluivert, Mata, Tessmann – Ouedraogo, de Carvalho, Morton, Maitland-Niles – Tolisso, Abner, Openda
Sparta Prague play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Surovcik – Ryneš, Sorensen, Shevinsky, Suchomel – Irving, Macek – Alcocer, Karabec, Mercado – Brunes
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