Lyon vs Sparta Praha Stats: Head-to-Head Record 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 with a clear objective for both sides: Lyon must overturn the deficit from Prague, while Sparta Praha aim to protect and build on their advantage to move closer to the group stage. In this context, Lyon vs Sparta Praha stats around their European clashes offer a valuable guide to what might unfold in France.

The fixture sits in a high-stakes qualifying phase where every goal and away performance can be decisive. Sparta Praha arrive with early-season momentum in this Champions League campaign, while Lyon look to leverage home advantage at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. With the tie finely balanced, understanding the Lyon vs Sparta Praha stats and the history between these clubs is crucial for assessing the competitive landscape ahead of this showdown.

Head-to-head record

The overall head-to-head record between Lyon and Sparta Praha in European competition is tightly contested across their three recorded meetings.

• 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, playing at home, led 2-1 at half-time but Lyon turned the match into a high-scoring contest, with the final score reading Sparta Praha 3–4 Lyon. That seven-goal thriller immediately established this pairing as an open and attacking matchup on the continental stage.

Their second encounter followed on 4 November 2021 in the same UEFA Europa League group, this time at Groupama Stadium in Décines-Charpieu. Lyon, now at home, controlled the contest more decisively. After a goalless first half, Lyon pulled away after the break to win 3–0 against Sparta Praha. The scoreline Lyon 3–0 Sparta Praha underlined the French side’s capacity to dominate on home soil in group-stage conditions, and it briefly tilted the historical balance in Lyon’s favour.

The rivalry resumed in the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round on 4 August 2026 at Pragues Letna Hill in Prague. In that first leg, Sparta Praha again hosted and this time came out on top, overturning a half-time deficit. The match finished Sparta Praha 2–1 Lyon, with the half-time score 0–1. That result not only gave Sparta Praha the upper hand in the current qualifying tie but also shifted the historical record to two wins for the Czech side against one for Lyon. With only three matches on record, the Lyon vs Sparta Praha timeline is short but already marked by high-scoring games, significant home performances, and decisive swings in momentum.

Lyon vs Sparta Praha Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers show a narrow edge for Sparta Praha, with goals and results reflecting competitive, often open contests.

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, the available figures come from their UEFA Champions League campaign season to date. They have played one qualifying match so far, the 2–1 away defeat to Sparta Praha. That leaves Lyon with no wins, no draws and one loss in this competition, scoring 1 goal and conceding 2. Their attacking output stands at an average of 1.0 goals per game, while defensively they are allowing 2.0 goals per match, and they have yet to keep a clean sheet. The early numbers suggest Lyon will need to tighten up at the back while maintaining their ability to score in this second leg.

• 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 paints the mirror image of Lyon’s record. They have played one match, the 2–1 home victory over Lyon, giving them one win, no draws and no losses so far in this qualifying campaign. Sparta Praha are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 goal conceded per match, also without a clean sheet yet. The figures highlight a side that is productive in attack but still allows chances, a pattern that could make the second leg in Lyon open and tactically demanding.

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

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across three competitive meetings, the historical balance between Lyon and Sparta Praha is extremely tight in terms of goals, with both sides scoring 8 times and averaging 2.67 goals per match. Sparta Praha hold a 2–1 edge in wins, driven by their perfect home record in Prague, while Lyon’s single victory came in a dominant home display in 2021. Venue split trends suggest a strong home-field effect for both clubs, and that pattern adds weight to Lyon’s prospects at Parc Olympique Lyonnais, even as they trail in the current Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round tie. Sparta Praha enter the second leg with the advantage of a 2–1 first-leg win and a positive season-to-date record, while Lyon must respond from a losing start in this campaign. Overall, the stats point to a finely balanced contest where home advantage, historical scoring patterns, and Sparta Praha’s narrow lead set the stage for a high-stakes, potentially high-scoring encounter.

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