Lyon vs Sparta Praha
Lyon cruise to comfortable win over Sparta Praha
A commanding 3-0 victory sees Lyon assert their dominance in the Champions League clash.
Lyon secured a convincing 3-0 victory against Sparta Praha, with E. Nuamah opening the scoring in the first half followed by second-half goals from A. Maitland-Niles and T. Morton. The home side controlled the match and extended their lead after the break, leaving Sparta Praha unable to respond. Fipster's prediction of a home win was on the money, though the actual scoreline was more emphatic than expected.
- First leg:
- Sparta Praha 2 1 Lyon
- Aggregate:
- Lyon 4 2 Sparta Praha
- Advances:
- Lyon
Outcome probability
The 3rd Qualifying Round promises a keen contest between Lyon and Sparta Praha, two sides with a recent history of competitive encounters. Both teams have tasted victory against each other, setting the stage for a closely fought match.
Match factors
Sparta Praha's Defensive Leader Influence
Asger Sørensen's leadership and high passing accuracy (95 passes) bolster Sparta's defense against Lyon's attack.
Ryneš's Impactful Recent Performance
Matěj Ryneš scored and assisted in the last home win over Lyon, showing strong form and attacking threat from defense.
Mercado's Goal Threat
John Mercado scored and took 3 shots in the last match, indicating good attacking form for Sparta Praha.
Tolisso's Central Role for Lyon
Corentin Tolisso, Lyon's captain, is heavily involved in attack and midfield, influencing play despite a missed penalty last match.
The context
In this competition, Lyon have played one match so far, suffering a narrow 2-1 defeat, while Sparta Praha have won their only game 2-1 against Lyon. Their head-to-head record shows Lyon with two wins from three meetings, indicating a slight historical advantage. Matches between these sides tend to be open affairs, averaging over four goals per game.
Key insights
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Matěj Ryneš
Sparta Praha
Scored and assisted in the last home win over Lyon, showing strong attacking threat from defence.
High rating (7.9) in recent fixture; key contributor in attack from defence.
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John Mercado
Sparta Praha
Scored and took 3 shots in the last match, indicating good attacking form.
Rated 7.0 in recent fixture; strong shooting presence.
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Corentin Tolisso
Lyon
Captain and key attacking midfielder heavily involved in play despite a missed penalty.
2 shots and 4 tackles in last match; high involvement in attack and midfield.
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Asger Sørensen
Sparta Praha
Leads defence with high passing accuracy and solid tackling to contain Lyon's attackers.
95 passes and 2 tackles in last match; defensive captain.
Analysis
Lyon's captain Corentin Tolisso plays a pivotal role in midfield, contributing both defensively and offensively despite a recent penalty miss. On the other side, Sparta Praha's defensive leader Asger Sørensen commands the backline with impressive passing accuracy and tackling, aiming to contain Lyon's attacking threats. Matěj Ryneš and John Mercado have been standout performers for Sparta, with Ryneš scoring and assisting in their last home win against Lyon, and Mercado showing a strong shooting presence. Level after 90 minutes and Fipster expects extra time to settle nothing either — this one has penalty shootout written all over it, with Lyon tipped to hold their nerve from the spot. The graded markets reflect the score at the end of extra time, and any penalty-shootout call is a who-goes-through tip, not a scored prediction.
Key facts
- 1.Lyon have won 2 of the 3 head-to-head matches against Sparta Praha.
- 2.Sparta Praha won the last meeting 2-1 in this competition's 3rd Qualifying Round.
- 3.Head-to-head matches average 4.3 goals, indicating open and attacking games.
- 4.Lyon have played 1 match in this competition (0W 0D 1L, GF 1 / GA 2).
- 5.Sparta Praha have played 1 match in this competition (1W 0D 0L, GF 2 / GA 1).
- 6.Corentin Tolisso is Lyon's captain and key attacking midfielder.
- 7.Asger Sørensen leads Sparta Praha's defence with high passing accuracy.
- 8.Matěj Ryneš scored and assisted in Sparta Praha's last home win vs Lyon.
Prediction
The most probable outcome is a home win for Lyon with a 2-1 scoreline. Expect a competitive match with both sides finding the net, but ultimately Lyon's slight edge and home advantage should see them through.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Lyon
Away — Sparta Praha
The verdict
While the prediction leans towards a Lyon victory, the narrow margin and recent results suggest a finely balanced tie. Fans can anticipate an entertaining match with moments of quality from key players on both sides.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Nuamah
Ševínský
Red Card
Irving
Maitland-Niles
Yellow Card
Braut Brunes
Macek
Maitland-Niles
Assist: Tolisso
Karabec
Mercado
Morton
Nuamah
Maitland-Niles
Fofana
Abner
Tolisso
Ryneš
Yellow Card
Match Statistics
Lyon
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1D. GreifG
- 6T. TessmannM
- 7E. NuamahM
- 8C. TolissoM
- 11M. FofanaM
- 16AbnerD
- 17L. OpendaF
- 19M. NiakhatéD
- 21R. KluivertD
- 23T. MortonM
- 98A. Maitland-NilesD
Substitutes
- 22Clinton MataD
- 24J. DuranvilleF
- 26K. BoudacheF
- 37Steeve KangoD
- 39M. de CarvalhoM
- 40R. DescampsG
- 45R. HimbertF
- 76M. OuédraogoD
- 85N. KamaraD
- 99N. NarteyM
Sparta Praha
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2M. SuchomelD
- 7J. AlcócerM
- 10A. KarabecM
- 11M. RynešD
- 14J. Braut BrunesF
- 17J. MercadoM
- 18A. IrvingM
- 19A. ŠevínskýD
- 25A. SørensenD
- 28R. MacekM
- 44J. SurovčíkG
Substitutes
- 3P. KadeřábekD
- 5Santiago EnemeM
- 15V. VitályosD
- 21J. GrimaldoF
- 24D. HollýM
- 27E. SinghatehM
- 29M. VojtaF
- 30J. ZelenýD
- 36G. KuolM
- 38H. SochurekM
- 47K. HegyiG
- 54Lukas FrancG
Lyon
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Morton | M | 92 | 8.7 | 1 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1/1 |
| Corentin Tolisso(C) | M | 88 | 8.2 | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — |
| Ernest Nuamah | M | 76 | 7.5 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4/7 |
| Abner Vinícius | D | 85 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1/1 |
| Ainsley Maitland-Niles | D | 76 | 7.3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — |
| Moussa Niakhaté | D | 92 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Ruben Kluivert | D | 92 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Tanner Tessmann | M | 92 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/2 |
| Dominik Greif | G | 92 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Malick Fofana | M | 85 | 6.7 | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | — |
| Loïs Openda | F | 92 | 6.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0/2 |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Rémy Descamps | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noah Nartey | M | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Julien Duranville | F | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1/2 |
| Mohamed Ouédraogo | D | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Mathys de Carvalho | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Noham Kamara | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rémi Himbert | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Steeve Kango | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Clinton Mata | D | 16 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Kaïl Boudache | F | 16 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
Sparta Praha
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jakub Surovčík | G | 92 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| John Mercado | M | 74 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2/3 |
| Roman Macek | M | 63 | 6.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Josimar Alcócer | M | 92 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4/7 |
| Asger Sørensen(C) | D | 92 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jonatan Braut Brunes | F | 63 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| Andy Irving | M | 37 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Matěj Ryneš | D | 92 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Adam Karabec | M | 73 | 6.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3/3 |
| Martin Suchomel | D | 92 | 5.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Adam Ševinský | D | 34 | 5.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Substitutes | |||||||||
| Matyáš Vojta | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Pavel Kadeřábek | D | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Krisztián Hegyi | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Joao Grimaldo | F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dominik Hollý | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Garang Kuol | M | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Lukas Franc | G | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Hugo Sochurek | M | 19 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Santiago Eneme | M | 29 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Viktor Vitályos | D | 18 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ebrima Singhateh | M | 29 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Jaroslav Zelený | D | 55 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |