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Lyon vs Sparta Praha: Head-to-Head Stats and Past Meetings

Lyon host Sparta Praha at Parc Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon on 11 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 19:00 UTC in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round. This second-leg clash will be decisive for progression toward the group stage, adding significant weight to every detail in the Lyon vs Sparta Praha stats ahead of kick-off.

With the tie already shaped by the first leg in Prague, Lyon must respond at home in front of their own supporters, while Sparta Praha arrive with both a lead in the current Champions League qualifying campaign and positive memories from their most recent home encounter. The tournament context means that beyond simple pride, there is a direct route to the lucrative main phase of European competition at stake, making the Lyon vs Sparta Praha stats particularly relevant for understanding the balance of power.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Lyon and Sparta Praha in European competition is finely balanced but slightly tilted toward Lyon.

  • Previous meetings: 3
  • Lyon wins: 2
  • Draws: 0
  • Sparta Praha wins: 1

Lyon vs Sparta Praha Timeline & Historical Context

The Lyon vs Sparta Praha timeline in European competition begins with their meetings in the 2021 UEFA Europa League group stage. On 21 October 2021 in Group A - 3, Sparta Praha hosted the French side at Generali Česká pojišťovna Arena in Praha. In a high-scoring encounter, Sparta Praha 3–4 Lyon, with the home team leading 2–1 at half-time before Lyon overturned the deficit to secure the win.

The return fixture in that same Europa League group came on 4 November 2021 in Group A - 4 at Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu. On that occasion, Lyon asserted clear control at home, with Lyon 3–0 Sparta Praha after a goalless first half. That result underlined Lyon’s strength on French soil and gave them back-to-back victories over Sparta Praha in that campaign.

Their most recent meeting, and the only one so far in the UEFA Champions League, took place on 4 August 2026 in the 3rd Qualifying Round at Pragues Letna Hill in Prague. In that match, Sparta Praha 2–1 Lyon, with Lyon leading 1–0 at half-time before Sparta Praha turned the game around in the second half. This result not only gave Sparta Praha their first win in the direct series but also shaped the current qualifying tie and adds extra intrigue to the Lyon vs Sparta Praha timeline as it moves to France for the second leg.

Lyon vs Sparta Praha Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers offer a compact but revealing sample across both UEFA Europa League and UEFA Champions League competitions.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Lyon 8 - 5 Sparta Praha
  • Average Goals per Match: Lyon 2.67 vs Sparta Praha 1.67

Venue Split Performance:

  • At Lyon's stadium: 1 matches played here — Lyon won 1 (as home side), Sparta Praha won 0 (as away side), 0 draws
  • At Sparta Praha's stadium: 2 matches played here — Sparta Praha won 1 (as home side), Lyon won 1 (as away side), 0 draws

Lyon vs Sparta Praha Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Lyon vs Sparta Praha last results in recent competitive fixtures:

  • 04 August 2026: Sparta Praha 2–1 Lyon (Half-time: 0–1) – UEFA Champions League, 3rd Qualifying Round
  • 04 November 2021: Lyon 3–0 Sparta Praha (Half-time: 0–0) – UEFA Europa League, Group A - 4
  • 21 October 2021: Sparta Praha 3–4 Lyon (Half-time: 2–1) – UEFA Europa League, Group A - 3

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Lyon Matches Results and Stats

For the current UEFA Champions League season to date, Lyon have played one match, the away first leg against Sparta Praha. That game ended in defeat, leaving their early continental form line at one loss from one fixture. Offensively, Lyon have found the net once, but defensively they have conceded twice, reflecting a negative early goal difference and underlining the need for a stronger display at home in the return leg.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 1

Last 5 Sparta Praha Matches Results and Stats

Sparta Praha’s UEFA Champions League campaign so far features a single match, the 2–1 home win over Lyon in the 3rd Qualifying Round first leg. That result gives them a perfect early record in this season’s competition, with two goals scored and one conceded. The narrow margin, however, suggests a competitive tie rather than outright dominance, and their ability to manage an away fixture in France will be the next major test of their current form.

  • Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across all recorded meetings, Lyon hold a 2–1 edge in wins and a clear advantage in total goals, with 8 scored against Sparta Praha’s 5, and higher average goals per match. The venue split shows Lyon perfect at home in this rivalry, while Sparta Praha have proven competitive in Prague, splitting their two home games with one win and one loss. Current-season form in the UEFA Champions League is limited to the first-leg result, where Sparta Praha claimed a 2–1 victory, but the broader Lyon vs Sparta Praha stats and the historical pattern in France suggest that Lyon remain a strong force on home soil. Overall, the historical numbers point to a closely contested tie with Lyon traditionally more productive in front of their own fans, while Sparta Praha arrive with the momentum of the most recent head-to-head success.

Lyon vs Sparta Praha H2H Statistics updated on 06 August 2026.

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