Sparta Prague vs Lillestrøm prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 15, 2026
On October 15, 2026, Sparta Prague and Lillestrøm will face each other in the second round of the Europa League league phase. The hosts are expected to secure nothing less than a victory.
Sparta Prague vs Lillestrøm: team news and expert analysis
The Prague club once again lost the battle for first place to their neighbours and rivals, Slavia, in the spring. They also made a poor start to the current campaign, alternating wins with defeats and remaining in mid-table. However, they comfortably defeated Pardubice 2-0 in the previous round.
The team from "Åråsen" managed to win the second division in 2025 and even sensationally lift the national cup. It is already clear that they will not be relegated from the Eliteserien at the end of the current season, but the number of defeats has gradually drawn almost level with the number of wins. Against Molde, however, they settled for a 2-2 draw.
The Czechs began their European campaign in the Champions League qualifiers. But after beating Lyon 2-1 at home, they were thrashed 3-0 in France. In the less prestigious European competition, they responded with a 4-1 victory away to Ararat-Armenia, with Gudal scoring twice. In August, the Norwegians overcame Egnatia 0-0 and 2-1. However, they surprisingly lost 2-1 at home to Torreense in the opening round.
Previous meetings: Sparta Prague vs Lillestrøm
This exotic pairing will meet for the first time.
All the cards are in the hosts' hands. We are backing them to win with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.60).
Sparta Prague vs Lillestrøm: key statistics and trends
- Sparta Prague have won two of their three European matches
- Sparta Prague score an average of two goals and concede 1.2 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 40% of Sparta's matches, with an average total of 3.2 goals per game
- Lillestrøm have won one of their three Europa League matches
- Lillestrøm score an average of 1.36 goals and concede 1.41 goals per match
- Both teams have scored in 45% of Lillestrøm's matches, with an average total of 2.77 goals per game
Sparta Prague vs Lillestrøm: possible starting line-ups
Sparta Prague play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible line-up): Surovcik - Rynes, Gudal, Mbe So, Suchomel - Sohurek, Macek, Karabec - Alcocer, Brunes, Mercado
Lillestrøm play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible line-up): Dahlberg - Elker, Gabrielsen, Foss, Ranger - Nyheim, Ottosson, Ibrahimaj - Va, Paintsil, Gulbrandsen
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