Olympique Lyonnais vs Sparta Praha preview

Europe flag 2026/2027 Champions League, Europe
Groupama Stadium Tue, 11 Aug - 7:00 PM
Champions League
Olympique LyonnaisLYO
3 0
Sparta PrahaSPA
Full Time Tue, 11 Aug 7:00 PM
3rd Qualifying Round Leg 2 of 2 Aggregate : 4 - 2
Goal
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Red Card Adam Sevinsky 34'

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Olympique Lyonnais 3–0 Sparta Praha. The result saw Olympique Lyonnais take the points. Olympique Lyonnais showed a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. xG finished Olympique Lyonnais 2.1 – 0.6 Sparta Praha. Possession was 55%–45%. The match featured at least one red card, which may have affected the flow of the game.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Olympique Lyonnais 3-0 Sparta Praha. Olympique Lyonnais showed a minimal deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift remained in line with pre-match projections.
  • xG alignment: Match outcome stayed consistent with the recorded xG values.
  • Market alignment: Result aligned with available market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Olympique Lyonnais posted 2.09 xG against 0.64 xG for Sparta Praha.
  • Event impact: Second half adjustments incorporated red card distortion.
  • Red card distortion: Sparta Praha received one red card during the contest.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
S. Marciniak
S. Marciniak
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
T. Listkiewicz
T. Listkiewicz
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
A. Kupsik
A. Kupsik
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
W. Myć
W. Myć
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Olympique Lyonnais P. Rodrigues Fonseca
P. Rodrigues Fonseca
VS
Sparta Praha B. Priske Pedersen
B. Priske Pedersen
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
3
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sparta Praha Rank: 75 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
3 i
Last 6 Opponents
Olympique Lyonnais Rank: 84 W
5
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
5 - 1 - 1
1

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Olympique Lyonnais
97.13%
Draw
1.9%
Away Sparta Praha
0.96%

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
83.39
73.72
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Olympique Lyonnais
Sparta Praha
Power Score
83.39
73.72
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
51
191

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Olympique Lyonnais — Opponent-weighted form score
Sparta Praha — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Olympique Lyonnais Sparta Praha

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Olympique Lyonnais

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Sparta Praha

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Olympique Lyonnais ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sparta Praha
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
39.64
15.89
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
15.89
39.64
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Olympique Lyonnais — Efficiency Index
vs
Sparta Praha — Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Olympique Lyonnais
Sparta Praha
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Olympique Lyonnais
vs
Sparta Praha
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Olympique Lyonnais Sparta Praha
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
14%
38%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.29 vs -0.25
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Olympique Lyonnais Sparta Praha
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
38%
14%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.25 vs -0.29
Olympique Lyonnais
Sparta Praha
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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Olympique Lyonnais
vs
Sparta Praha
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Olympique Lyonnais Sparta Praha
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Olympique Lyonnais 0.34
Sparta Praha 0.26
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Olympique Lyonnais Sparta Praha
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Olympique Lyonnais 0.00
Sparta Praha 0.05
Olympique Lyonnais
Sparta Praha
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • LYO had peak pressure around 69'.
  • SPA started the game with stronger pressure.
LYO Pressure SPA Pressure
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Pressure Index: LYO reached the top pressure at 69' (83.05).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 7 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Olympique Lyonnais LYO Home
7 matches
Sparta Praha SPA Away
Match Record
5
Wins
1
1
Draws
1
1
Losses
5
Goals
18
Goals Scored
8
8
Goals Conceded
18
+10
Goal Difference
-10
Expected Goals
1.41
xG
1.27
1.27
xGA
1.41

Data last updated: 2026-08-12T00:06:29+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 11, 2026, 07:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Champions League, Europe · 3rd Qualifying Round · Leg 2 of 2 · Aggregate : 4 - 2
Stadium
Groupama Stadium
Capacity
59186
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Szymon Marciniak
Tomasz Listkiewicz
Adam Kupsik
Wojciech Myć

Statistics

Possession
LYO
56%
SPA
44%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 0
5 Big Chances Created 1
5 Shots 3
56 Dangerous attacks 23
55 Possession 45
7 Corners 1
14 Free kicks 20
1 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

3 Goal Kicks 9
5 Substitutions 5
19 Throwins 26
1 Hit Woodwork 0
1 Assists 0
17 Dribble Attempts 15
8 Successful Dribbles 9
47 Successful Dribbles Percentage 60

Attacking

95 Attacks 73
3 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

48 Long Passes 46
506 Passes 411
435 Successful Passes 342
86 Successful Passes Percentage 83
13 Key Passes 5
29 Successful Long Passes 14
60 Successful Long Passes Percentage 30

Defensive

1 Saves 8
20 Tackles 12
2 Interceptions 7
47 Duels Won 47

Build-up

16 Total Crosses 7
4 Accurate Crosses 3

Discipline

2 Offsides 1
20 Fouls 14

Lineup

Referee : Szymon Marciniak

Starting XI ▼

1
Dominik Greif
Dominik Greif Goalkeeper
6.82
16
Abner
Abner Defender
7.39
76
Mohamed Ouédraogo
Mohamed Ouédraogo
Defender85'
6.26
19
Moussa Niakhaté
Moussa Niakhaté Defender
6.96
21
Ruben Kluivert
Ruben Kluivert Defender
7.04
98
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Ainsley Maitland-Niles Defender
7.21
22
Clinton Mata
Clinton Mata
Defender76'
6.63
6
Tanner Tessmann
Tanner Tessmann Midfielder
6.69
7
Ernest Nuamah
Ernest Nuamah Midfielder
7.54
26
Kaïl Boudache
Kaïl Boudache
Attacker76'
6.73
8
Corentin Tolisso
Corentin Tolisso (C) Midfielder
7.91
99
Noah Nartey
Noah Nartey
Midfielder88'
11
Malick Fofana
Malick Fofana Midfielder
6.84
24
Julien Duranville
Julien Duranville
Attacker85'
6.56
23
Tyler Morton
Tyler Morton Midfielder
8.43
17
Loïs Openda
Loïs Openda Attacker
6.85
Referee : Szymon Marciniak

Starting XI ▼

44
Jakub Surovcik
Jakub Surovcik Goalkeeper
7.46
2
Martin Suchomel
Martin Suchomel Defender
5.9
11
Matej Rynes
Matej Rynes Defender
6.29
19
Adam Sevinsky
Adam Sevinsky Defender
5.51
25
Asger Sörensen
Asger Sörensen (C) Defender
6.55
7
Josimar Alcócer
Josimar Alcócer Midfielder
6.56
10
Adam Karabec
Adam Karabec Midfielder
5.85
38
Hugo Sochurek
Hugo Sochurek
Midfielder73'
6.55
17
John Mercado
John Mercado Midfielder
6.9
15
Viktor Vitályos
Viktor Vitályos
Defender74'
6.38
18
Andrew Irving
Andrew Irving Midfielder
6.4
30
Jaroslav Zelený
Jaroslav Zelený
Defender37'
6.34
28
Roman Macek
Roman Macek Midfielder
6.64
5
Santiago Eneme
Santiago Eneme
Midfielder63'
6.55
14
Jonatan Braut Brunes
Jonatan Braut Brunes Attacker
6.66
27
Ebrima Singhateh
Ebrima Singhateh
Midfielder63'
6.21

Events

2ND-HALF
89'
Event
Matej Rynes
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Noah Nartey → Corentin Tolisso 
10th Substitution
88'
Event
Julien Duranville → Malick Fofana
8th Substitution
85'
Event
Mohamed Ouédraogo → Abner
9th Substitution
85'
Event
Kaïl Boudache → Ernest Nuamah
6th Substitution
76'
Event
Clinton Mata → Ainsley Maitland-Niles
7th Substitution
76'
74'
Event
Viktor Vitályos → John Mercado
5th Substitution
73'
Event
Hugo Sochurek → Adam Karabec
4th Substitution
Event
Tyler Morton 
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
72'
Event
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
66'
63'
Event
Santiago Eneme → Roman Macek
2nd Substitution
63'
Event
Ebrima Singhateh → Jonatan Braut Brunes
3rd Substitution
Event
Ainsley Maitland-Niles
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
54'
1ST-HALF
37'
Event
Jaroslav Zelený → Andrew Irving
1st Substitution
34'
Event
Adam Sevinsky
Professional foul last man / 1st Redcard
Event
Ernest Nuamah
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
20'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Santiago Eneme takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
89
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Matej Rynes.
88
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Matej Rynes.
85
Update Update
Noah Nartey comes on for Corentin Tolisso.
85
Update Update
Julien Duranville comes on for Malick Fofana.
83
Update Update
On comes Mohamed Ouedraogo, and Abner Vinicius Da Silva Santos goes off.
81
Attempt Attempt
Kail Boudache takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
79
Attempt Attempt
Malick Fofana takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
79
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
78
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
76
Update Update
Clinton Mata replaces Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
76
Update Update
Kail Boudache is on, and Ernest Nuamah is off.
74
Update Update
On Viktor Vitalyos, off John Mercado.
73
Update Update
Hugo Sochurek comes on for Adam Karabec.
73
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Tyler Morton scores, making it 3-0.
72
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Tyler Morton scores, making it 3-0.
69
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
68
Attempt Attempt
Malick Fofana takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Ainsley Maitland-Niles takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Corner awarded.
63
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Ainsley Maitland-Niles takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
63
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ainsley Maitland-Niles scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Corentin Tolisso.
62
Attempt Attempt
Lois Openda takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
62
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
61
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ainsley Maitland-Niles scores, making it 2-0.
60
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
57
Update Update
Offside.
56
Attempt Attempt
Malick Fofana takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
54
Update Update
Offside.
53
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Ainsley Maitland-Niles.
39
Attempt Attempt
Jonatan Braut Brunes takes a left-footed shot but misses.
37
Update Update
On Jaroslav Zeleny, off Andrew Irving.
36
Attempt Attempt
Corentin Tolisso takes a right-footed shot but misses.
35
Attempt Attempt
Ernest Nuamah takes a left-footed shot but misses.
34
Red Card Red Card Important
Red card shown to Adam Sevinsky.
33
Attempt Attempt
Tyler Morton takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
33
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
32
Attempt Attempt
Malick Fofana's left-footed shot is saved.
32
Attempt Attempt
Malick Fofana takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
30
Red Card Red Card Important
Red card shown to Adam Sevinsky.
27
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Ernest Nuamah scores with a left-footed shot.
20
Attempt Attempt
Corentin Tolisso takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
20
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Ernest Nuamah scores to make it 1-0.
19
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
15
Attempt Attempt
Josimar Alcocer takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
13
Update Update
Offside.
12
Update Update
Offside.
11
Attempt Attempt
John Mercado attempted a header, but it missed the target.
3
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
2
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Szymon Marciniak.

CONCLUSION

The 3-0 result delivered Lyon a clean aggregate advancement after the second leg. Possession and chance creation metrics supported the scoreline with the home side generating the clearer opportunities throughout. The away red card contributed to reduced output from Sparta Praha after the interval. Expected goals tracked the actual goals closely confirming the performance gap between the sides. Minimal structural deviation indicated the result followed the dominant patterns observed in the data. Overall the match reflected steady control from Lyon once the early lead was established and the numerical advantage took effect in the second half.