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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 tie comes in the early stages of the 2026 Champions League campaign and will decide which club progresses further in the qualification path.

With Sparta Praha holding the early advantage in the round and Lyon looking to turn things around at home, the stakes are high for both sides. Fans searching for detailed Lyon vs Sparta Praha stats ahead of this clash will find a compact but revealing head-to-head history between the French and Czech clubs, shaped across Champions League qualifying and Europa League group-stage football.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive but narrowly balanced head-to-head between Lyon and Sparta Praha across European competitions.

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

Lyon vs Sparta Praha Timeline & Historical Context

The Lyon vs Sparta Praha timeline in European competition begins with their UEFA Europa League Group A meeting on 21 October 2021 at Generali Česká pojišťovna Arena in Praha. On that occasion, Sparta Praha were the home side and led 2-1 at half-time, but Lyon turned the match around to win 4-3. The final scoreline of Sparta Praha 3-4 Lyon in the Europa League Group A - 3 fixture underlined how open and attacking this pairing can be.

Their second meeting followed on 4 November 2021 in the same Europa League group, this time at Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu. Lyon, playing at home, produced a far more controlled display, beating Sparta Praha 3-0 after a goalless first half. That Europa League Group A - 4 match showed Lyon’s ability to manage the contest on French soil and keep the Czech side at bay defensively.

The rivalry then moved into the UEFA Champions League in the 2026 season. On 4 August 2026, Sparta Praha hosted Lyon at Pragues Letna Hill in Prague in the 3rd Qualifying Round. Sparta Praha came from behind after trailing 0-1 at half-time to win 2-1 in regular time, reversing the earlier Europa League pattern and putting pressure on Lyon ahead of the return leg in France. This small but meaningful sequence of fixtures gives the Lyon vs Sparta Praha timeline a clear narrative of momentum swings between the clubs.

Lyon vs Sparta Praha Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall Lyon vs Sparta Praha stats highlight a closely fought matchup with a slight edge in results for the Czech side but a near-even goal tally.

Overall Record & Goals:

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

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 2 (as home side), Lyon won 0 (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:

  • 4 August 2026: Sparta Praha 2-1 Lyon (Half-time: 0-1) – UEFA Champions League, 3rd Qualifying Round
  • 4 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 Lyon, only early-season Champions League statistics are available, so their profile is best viewed as season to date rather than a full five-match sample. In this Champions League campaign, Lyon have played one match, the away leg against Sparta Praha, which ended in a 2-1 defeat. Offensively, they have scored 1 goal in that game, while defensively they have conceded 2, reflecting a need to tighten up at the back while maintaining their attacking threat at home.

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

Last 5 Sparta Praha Matches Results and Stats

Sparta Praha’s Champions League form in the current season is similarly limited to one match, but it is a crucial one: the 2-1 home victory over Lyon in the 3rd Qualifying Round. Season to date in this competition, Sparta Praha have a perfect record with 1 win from 1 match, scoring 2 goals and conceding 1. That narrow but important margin reflects a side capable of creating chances and edging tight contests, though they have not yet recorded a clean sheet.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across three competitive meetings, the historical record between Lyon and Sparta Praha is finely balanced in terms of goals, with both clubs scoring 8 times, but Sparta Praha holding a 2-1 advantage in wins. Venue patterns are clear: Lyon have dominated at home in their lone Groupama Stadium encounter, winning 3-0, while Sparta Praha have claimed both victories in Prague, including the 2-1 Champions League success on 4 August 2026. Season to date in the Champions League, Sparta Praha arrive with a winning start, whereas Lyon must respond to an opening defeat. Taken together, the head-to-head history, venue split, and current European form suggest a tie that remains open but with pressure firmly on Lyon to use their strong home record in this matchup to overturn Sparta Praha’s narrow aggregate lead.

Lyon vs Sparta Praha H2H Statistics updated on 6 August 2026.

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