Sparta Praha v Lyon result
Team pages: Sparta Praha · Lyon
The model’s pre-match pick
Sparta Praha 2–1 Lyon — Sparta Praha won this UEFA Champions League match. TACTIX’s pre-match model pick was Home or Away.
The result
Sparta Praha beat Lyon 2–1 at epet ARENA in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday 4 August.
The goals
Sparta Praha came from behind: Lyon led 1–0 at half-time. The goals TACTIX’s match events name — Sparta Praha: an own goal by Martin Suchomel (45’), Matěj Ryneš (63’, assisted by Andrew Irving) and J. Mercado (69’, assisted by Matěj Ryneš).
The numbers
Expected goals (xG) had little between the sides: Sparta Praha 0.00, Lyon 0.00, from 9 shots to 11 (the provider’s expected goals for this match).
Discipline
S. Gozubuyuk showed two yellow cards — against 3.3 yellows a game across the last 6 matches refereed (this competition). The bookings — Sparta Praha: Adam Karabec (66’) and Matěj Ryneš (90+4’).
What it changes
Sparta Praha sit 21st on three points from one game with a goal difference of +1 (2026/27 so far). Sparta Praha have scored two goals, the fourth-most (shared) of the 46 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 1 game, ranked per game). Sparta Praha have conceded one goal, the 15th-fewest (shared) of the 46 clubs.
Lyon sit 40th on no points from one game with a goal difference of -1 (2026/27 so far). Lyon have scored one goal, the 21st-fewest (shared) of the 46 clubs (2026/27 so far, after 1 game, ranked per game). Lyon have conceded two goals, the 19th-most (shared) of the 46 clubs.
Lyon have lost their last three matches in all competitions.
Who stood out
By TACTIX Impact for this match, Matěj Ryneš (Sparta Praha) 6.3, J. Mercado (Sparta Praha) 4.9 and Abner (Lyon) 4.6 led the match.
What the model said
The model’s free pick, Sparta Praha or Lyon (no draw), a Bronze-tier call, landed — graded in the live track record, misses included. Bronze-tier calls in this market have landed 77.8% of the time in the last 90 days (4075 of 5235).
Next up
Sparta Praha next host AZ Alkmaar on 26 November 2026.
Lyon next travel to Lille on 21 November 2026.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
Next for Sparta Praha: Sparta Praha v AZ Alkmaar, Thursday 26 November — the preview. Next for Lyon: Lille v Lyon, Saturday 21 November — the preview.
The Numbers
- Result: Sparta Praha 2–1 Lyon · UEFA Champions League
- Venue: epet ARENA · Prague
- Referee: S. Gozubuyuk
- Model coverage: 246 markets priced for this fixture
- Head-to-head (last 2): Sparta Praha 0 · draws 0 · Lyon 2 · 5 goals/game
- Recent form: Sparta Praha 3W 0D 2L · Lyon 3W 0D 2L
Sparta Praha 2–1 Lyon (UEFA Champions League): this fixture is settled. TACTIX’s pre-match coverage ran across 246 markets, and every graded call — wins and losses — is in the live track record (as of 18 August 2026). See the live track record →
Key Stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 17 May 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Sparta Praha for / against | Line | Lyon for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.38 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.75our book | 1.63 for · 1.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6 for · 3.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 7.38 for · 6.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.63 for · 10.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13.13 for · 13.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 3.88 for · 3.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.75 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 12 for · 10.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 11.13 for · 14.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2.13 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.25 for · 3.5 against n 8 Last 5 |
Referee: S. Gozubuyuk — 3.33 yellow cards a game, 0 red cards, 22.5 fouls over 6 matches.
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Match Statistics & Details
| Sparta Praha | Lyon | |
|---|---|---|
| 52% | Possession | 48% |
| 9 | Shots | 11 |
| 3 | Shots on target | 4 |
| 5 | Shots off target | 3 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 4 |
| 8 | Shots inside the box | 8 |
| 6 | Corners | 9 |
| 3 | Offsides | 2 |
| 11 | Fouls | 7 |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 0 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 4 | Saves | 1 |
| 441 | Passes | 404 |
| 87% | Pass accuracy | 82% |
Sparta Praha Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Surovčík | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.5 |
| M. Suchomel | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5.9 |
| A. Ševínský | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| A. Sørensen | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7.9 |
| M. Ryneš | 90 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | Y | 7.9 |
| Roman Macek | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7.2 |
| J. Mercado | 89 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Adam Karabec | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Y | 6 |
| J. Brunes | 85 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| J. Alcócer | 84 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| A. Irving | 75 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Santiago Eneme sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
| L. Haraslín sub | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 |
| H. Sochurek sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| E. Singhateh sub | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| G. Kuol sub | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – |
Lyon Player Stats
| Player | Min | G | A | Sh | SoT | KP | Tkl | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Greif | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 |
| A. Maitland-Niles | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6.6 |
| Clinton Mata | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| R. Kluivert | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5.9 |
| T. Morton | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.6 |
| T. Tessmann | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Abner | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7.3 |
| Loïs Openda | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.9 |
| C. Tolisso | 90 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 6.2 |
| M. Ouédraogo | 75 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| M. de Carvalho | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.5 |
| M. Fofana sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6.3 |
| Ernest Nuamah sub | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.9 |
Sh = shots, SoT = shots on target, KP = key passes, Tkl = tackles; – = not recorded for that player. Rating is the data provider’s.
Form, Head-to-Head & Standings
The numbers behind Sparta Praha v Lyon — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2021-11-04 Lyon 3–0 Sparta Praha
- 2021-10-21 Sparta Praha 3–4 Lyon
The Full Post-Match Picture
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the model’s pick for Sparta Praha v Lyon?
- TACTIX’s free model pick for Sparta Praha v Lyon was Home or Away.
- What is the head-to-head record between Sparta Praha and Lyon?
- In their last 2 meetings, Sparta Praha won 0, Lyon won 2 and there were 0 draws, averaging 5 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Sparta Praha and Lyon?
- Recent form — Sparta Praha 3W 0D 2L; Lyon 3W 0D 2L.
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