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Lyon vs Sparta Praha Stats: Head-to-Head Record Before August 2026 Clash

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 decide which side progresses closer to the group stage, adding significant weight to every moment on the night.

With Sparta Praha holding an advantage from the first leg of this qualifying tie, Lyon must respond at home to keep their Champions League campaign alive. That context makes the Lyon vs Sparta Praha stats particularly relevant, as both sides look to draw on their previous European meetings and current form to tilt the balance in their favour.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Lyon and Sparta Praha is finely balanced across their European encounters.

  • 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-stage clashes in the 2021 season. On 21 October 2021 in Group A - 3 of the UEFA Europa League, Sparta Praha hosted Lyon at Generali Česká pojišťovna Arena in Praha. Sparta Praha led 2-1 at half-time, but the match finished Sparta Praha 3-4 Lyon, underlining Lyon’s attacking power and ability to turn a game around away from home.

The return fixture in that same Europa League group came on 4 November 2021 at Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu, again in Group A - 4. This time Lyon were in full control on home soil, with the match ending Lyon 3-0 Sparta Praha after a goalless first half. That result gave Lyon a clear edge in that particular European campaign, with two wins from two against the Czech side.

The rivalry resumed in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round of the 2026 season. On 4 August 2026, Sparta Praha hosted Lyon at Pragues Letna Hill in Prague. In a match that swung after the break, Lyon led 1-0 at half-time, but Sparta Praha overturned the deficit to win Sparta Praha 2-1 Lyon in regular time. That result has rebalanced the historical picture and sets up a tense second leg, with the Lyon vs Sparta Praha timeline now featuring competitive meetings in both the Europa League and Champions League.

Lyon vs Sparta Praha Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers highlight a narrow advantage for Sparta Praha in terms of results, but with goalscoring output close on both sides.

Overall Record & Goals:

  • Total Goals Scored: Lyon 8 - 6 Sparta Praha
  • Average Goals per Match: Lyon 2.67 vs Sparta Praha 2.00

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 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:

  • 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, the available Champions League statistics are limited to this qualifying campaign to date, effectively reflecting their season to date in European competition. They have played one match so far in the 2026 UEFA Champions League, the 2-1 defeat away to Sparta Praha. That result leaves their current European form marked by a single loss, with Lyon scoring once and conceding twice, and still searching for their first clean sheet and first win of the campaign.

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

Last 5 Sparta Praha Matches Results and Stats

Sparta Praha’s Champions League season to date shows a positive start. In their only match so far in the 2026 UEFA Champions League, they recorded a 2-1 home win over Lyon in the 3rd Qualifying Round. That leaves them with a perfect record in this competition phase: one win, no draws, no defeats. Sparta Praha have scored two goals and conceded one, demonstrating an ability to respond after falling behind, while still yet to keep a clean sheet in this qualifying round.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the full Lyon vs Sparta Praha stats profile, the head-to-head record is tight but nuanced. Sparta Praha hold a 2-1 edge in wins from three meetings, yet Lyon have outscored them 8-6 overall and have been particularly strong at home, winning their only previous match on French soil 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League. Sparta Praha, however, come into this second leg with the momentum of a 2-1 home victory in the first leg of the Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round and a perfect season-to-date record in this competition. Historically, matches between these sides have produced goals and decisive results rather than stalemates, suggesting another open, competitive encounter as Lyon look to overturn the deficit and Sparta Praha aim to protect and possibly extend their aggregate advantage.

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

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