Sparta’s five‑match winning run and high scoring rate give them a clear edge, while Lillestrom have struggled to find the net away from home. Even with eight injuries, Sparta’s attack has proven potent, making a home win or at least a draw the most probable outcome. Both sides have conceded around one goal per game, supporting an expectation of more than 2.5 goals in the encounter.
Sparta Praha vs Lillestrom prediction
- Round
- League Stage - 2
- Venue
- Stadion Letná, Prague
- Referee
- Martin Matosa
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Recent form
Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · +3 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · 0 goal difference
Our verdict
BetGenius backs Sparta Praha or Draw (Double Chance) at 73% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Sparta Praha host Lillestrom in a UEFA Europa League knockout tie. The fixture is part of the league‑stage round of the competition and will be decided in a single match at the Generali Arena.
Sparta arrive on the back of a flawless five‑game winning streak, scoring four or more goals in three of those outings and posting a 4‑1 victory in their sole Europa League appearance so far. Their attacking threat is highlighted by key‑player T. Guddal’s two goals, although eight squad members are listed as injured.
Lillestrom come into the game with an inconsistent recent record of one win, one draw and three defeats. Their away scoring has been poor – an average of zero goals per game away – and they have kept only one clean sheet in all competitions. Two players are unavailable through injury.
Key factors
- Sparta have won their last five matches in all competitions, scoring four or more goals in three of them
- Lillestrom’s recent form is mixed with only one win, one draw and three losses in their last five games
- Sparta are missing eight players through injury but retain strong attacking output
- Lillestrom are missing two players and have a low away scoring average of 0 goals per game
- Both teams have conceded roughly one goal per game, suggesting a likelihood of over 2.5 total goals
Team news
Sparta Praha
- M. AndersenKnee Injury
- E. CobbautGroin Injury
- A. KarabecAnkle Injury
- J. MercadoCalf Injury
- O. PenxaKnee Injury
- M. RynesAnkle Injury
- A. SevinskyInjury
- E. UchennaGroin Injury
- J. GrimaldoInactive
Lillestrom
- E. B. GarnasKnee Injury
- C. JebaraInjury
Statistical comparison
Combined scoring rate: 3.3 goals per game (Sparta Praha at home plus Lillestrom away).
Table context
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | RennesPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | +1 | 5 |
| 14 | Real SociedadPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | +5 | 4 |
| 15 | Crystal PalacePromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | +3 | 4 |
| 16 | Sparta PrahaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | +2 | 4 |
| 17 | Levski SofiaPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 18 | Dinamo ZagrebPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 19 | Sturm GrazPromotion - Europa League (Play Offs: 1/16-finals) | 3 | -2 | 4 |
| 28 | Torreense | 3 | -3 | 3 |
| 29 | Celje | 3 | -5 | 1 |
| 30 | Hapoel Beer Sheva | 3 | -5 | 1 |
| 31 | Lillestrom | 3 | -7 | 1 |
| 32 | Lech Poznan | 3 | -8 | 1 |
| 33 | Plzen | 3 | -5 | 0 |
| 34 | Marseille | 3 | -5 | 0 |
Head-to-head
- 0
- Sparta Praha
- 1
- Draws
- 0
- Lillestrom
all 1 of the last meeting between these two ended level.
- 2026-10-15Sparta Praha1-1Lillestrom
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