Olympiacos vs Sparta Prague prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 22, 2026
On October 22, 2026, Olympiacos and Sparta Prague will face each other in the third round of the Europa League league phase. The visitors will be fighting for points in this clash.
Olympiacos vs Sparta Prague team news and expert analysis
The Piraeus club failed to defend its league title last spring, losing the battle for first place to AEK from neighboring Athens. They have already dropped points this season as well, including defeats. The Prague side once again fell short against their main rivals, Slavia, in the title race. They endured a difficult start with a string of losses but are now trying to make up for it with victories.
The Greeks started in the Champions League but were eliminated by their very first opponent, NEC Nijmegen. However, they opened their campaign in the current tournament with a 2-1 victory over Jagiellonia. They then scored the only goal of the match away to Marseille, securing another win.
The Czechs also began in the qualifying rounds of Europe's premier club competition and even defeated Lyon 2-1. However, they suffered a heavy 0-3 defeat in France and were eliminated. They began their Europa League campaign with a 4-1 away thrashing of Ararat-Armenia. At home against Lillestrøm, they were held to a 1-1 draw.
Previous matches: Olympiacos vs Sparta Prague
This will be the visitors' first trip to Piraeus.
The hosts have more advantages on their side. We believe the Greeks will win at home (odds – 1.60).
Olympiacos vs Sparta Prague: key statistics and trends
- Olympiacos have won both of their last two matches
- On average, Olympiacos score 1 goal and concede 0.29 goals per match
- In 14% of Olympiacos matches, both teams score, while the average total goals per match is 1.29
- Sparta Prague have won two of their last four matches in European competition
- On average, Sparta Prague score 1.82 goals and concede 1.09 goals per match
- In 36% of Sparta's matches, both teams score, while the average total goals per match is 2.91
Olympiacos vs Sparta Prague: possible starting lineups
Olympiacos play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Ortega - Onyemaechi, Pirola, Retsos, Saliakas - Freuler, Esse - Martins, Chiquinho, Jota Silva - Gonzalez Alba
Sparta Prague play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Surovcik - Rynes, Guddal, Mbe Soh, Suchomel - Sohurek, Macek, Karabec - Alcocer, Brunes, Mercado
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