Lyon are taking part in their first competitive game of the season and could find it tough to shut Sparta Prague out. The Czech side have scored in all three home matches against the Lyon, the trend to continue on Tuesday.
HTH - Seventh Clash
These clubs have met six times, Lyon leading 5-0 with one draw. Sparta Prague earned a 1-1 draw at home in the 2012/13 Europa League group stage.
Sparta Scoring Goals
Sparta Prague have fallen off the pace in the First League, finishing fourth two years ago and second last season. Brian Priske has been in charge since July 2025.
The Czech started the new campaign with a 3-1 defeat at Brno, unable to capitalise on 65% possession. Sparta beat Zlin 3-1 on Friday, Jonatan Braut Brunes and Adam Karabec scoring in the second half.
Lyon Make their Debut
Lyon enjoyed a resurgence last season and are seeking to return to the Champions League for the first time in seven years.
Paulo Fonseca’s side finished fourth, Corentin Tolisso and Pavel Sulc top scoring with 11 goals each.
The French side have won four of their six preseason friendlies, including a 2-0 victory over Wolfsburg. They suffered a disappointing 4-0 defeat last time out.
Team News
Sparta Prague have issues in central defence with Tobias Guddal ineligible and injuries to Emmanuel Uchenna and Jakub Martinec.
Midfielders Patrik Vydra, Sivert Mannsverk and Magnus Kofod Andersen are out. Winger Ebrima Singhateh is suspended, Ondrej Penxa has a cruciate ligament injury and Veljko Birmancevic is ineligible.
Tobias Guddal, Viktor Vitalyos, Sivert Mannsverk, Josimar Alcócer and Jonatan Braut Brunes were all signed in the summer transfer window. Krystof Danek, Kaan Kairinen and Albion Rrahmani were sold for a combined €13.30m.
Lyon midfielders Tyler Morton, Tanner Tessmann and Mads Bidstrup are injured.
The French club have strengthened their central defence by signing Felix Bacher and Noham Kamara. Winger Julien Duranville joined from Borussia Dortmund and striker Lois Openda comes in on loan from Juventus.
Martín Satriano moved to Getafe for €6.50m and Afonso Moreira was sold to Bayer Leverkusen for €29.50m.