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Sparta Praha vs Lyon

UEFA Champions LeagueFull time · 4 Aug 2026
Sparta Praha
Sparta Praha
Won
Full time
2 — 1
90+4'
⚽ unknown 45' · ⚽ Matej Rynes 63' · ⚽ John Mercado 69'
Lyon
Lost
Lyon

Who won Sparta Praha vs Lyon?

Sparta Praha 2 Lyon 1, full time in the UEFA Champions League. Our model's pre-match pick was Over 2.5 goals, which landed. Before this meeting the sides had met once in the fixtures we hold, and Lyon won it.

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Match StoryFull breakdown

Sparta Praha 2–1 Lyon

Sparta Praha stunned Lyon with two second-half goals to claim a 2-1 home victory, a result that the underlying match structure suggests was not entirely the robbery some will claim it to be.

UEFA Champions LeagueTue 4 Aug, 19:00

Our pick

Sparta Praha to win

50%Won

Result

Sparta Praha2:1Lyon

SPA v Lyon

Our model called Sparta Praha to win at 50%. Sparta Praha 2-1 Lyon. Pick landed.
Key Takeaways
Result

Sparta Praha beat Lyon 2-1 at home.

Goals

3 goals took the match over the 2.5 line.

Match FactsThe record of the game
CompetitionUEFA Champions League
ResultSparta Praha 2–1 Lyon
Kick-off
Goals63' Matej Rynes (SPA) · 69' John Mercado (SPA)
xGSPA 1.27 · Lyon 1.41
xG on targetSPA 1.16 · Lyon 0.42
Non-penalty xGSPA 1.27 · Lyon 0.62
Expected pointsSPA 1.27 · Lyon 1.47
SportsEvent ✓BreadcrumbList ✓Dataset ✓One Organization graph ✓
First Goal
Matej Rynes
63'⚽
Matej Rynes
Key Events
  1. 63'
    Sparta PrahaMatej RynesMatej Rynes
    Left foot shot
  2. 66'
    Sparta PrahaAdam KarabecAdam Karabec
    Foul
  3. 69'
    Sparta PrahaJohn MercadoJohn Mercado
    assist: Matej Rynes
  4. 75'
    LyonErnest NuamahErnest Nuamah
    off: Mohamed Ouédraogo
  5. 75'
    LyonMalick FofanaMalick Fofana
    off: Mathys de Carvalho
  6. 90+4'
    Sparta PrahaMatej RynesMatej Rynes
    Foul

+7 more events without full detail from the data feed.

Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Sparta Praha 1.27 xGLyon 1.41 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Sparta Praha vs Lyon?

The match finished 2-1 to Sparta Praha.

Who won Sparta Praha vs Lyon?

Sparta Praha won the match 2-1.

When did Sparta Praha vs Lyon take place?

The match took place on Tuesday, 4 August 2026.

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📊 Match recap and data context

Sparta Praha beat Lyon 2-1 in a Champions League match where both sides found the net. Our model backed Sparta Praha at 50% probability and the pick landed. Sparta came into the fixture having won their last outing with both teams scoring in each of their past five games, a pattern that held here. Lyon, meanwhile, had managed just one win in five matches. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

The result represented a significant setback for Lyon in their Champions League campaign, compounding a difficult run of form that included heavy defeats in domestic competition. Sparta's second consecutive win over Lyon this season, combined with their unbeaten streak, positioned them favorably in their group. Lyon's fourth loss in five matches signaled a concerning trajectory; they remained vulnerable to teams exploiting their defensive inconsistency.

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