Olympique Lyonnais vs AC Sparta Praha, Champions League Q 2026 QUALIFICATION

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Champions League Qualification · 2026

Olympique Lyonnais

3 – 0

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AC Sparta Praha

Tue 11 Aug 2026 · 19:00 UTC Olympique de la Pontaise HT 45' · FT 45'

Ernest Nuamah 20' 1–0

Ainsley Maitland-Niles 66' 2–0

Tyler Morton 73' 3–0

R 34' Adam Sevinsky

Ainsley Maitland-Niles 54' Y

Y 89' Matej Rynes

Overview

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Olympique Lyonnais vs AC Sparta Praha — Champions League Q at Olympique de la Pontaise.

Olympique Lyonnais 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
AC Sparta Praha 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)

Match Details

Referee Szymon Marciniak

10 games this season 🟨 2.8/game ⚽ 7.9 goals/game 🟥 1 total

Head-to-Head

Olympique Lyonnais 4 games · Avg 4.0 goals AC Sparta Praha

Last 5 meetings

2026-08-11 Olympique Lyonnais 3–0 AC Sparta Praha 2026-08-04 AC Sparta Praha 2–1 Olympique Lyonnais 2021-11-04 Olympique Lyonnais 3–0 AC Sparta Praha 2021-10-21 AC Sparta Praha 3–4 Olympique Lyonnais

Recent Form

Olympique Lyonnais

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
11 Aug	AC Sparta Praha	H	3–0	W
04 Aug	AC Sparta Praha	A	1–2	L
17 May	Racing Club de Lens	H	0–4	L
10 May	Toulouse FC	A	1–2	L
03 May	Stade Rennais FC 1901	H	4–2	W
25 Apr	AJ Auxerre	H	3–2	W

AC Sparta Praha

Date	Opponent	H/A	Score	Result
11 Aug	Olympique Lyonnais	A	0–3	L
04 Aug	Olympique Lyonnais	H	2–1	W
29 Jan	Bayer 04 Leverkusen	A	0–2	L
22 Jan	FC Internazionale Milano	H	0–1	L
11 Dec	Feyenoord Rotterdam	A	2–4	L
26 Nov	Club Atletico de Madrid	H	0–6	L

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)

100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

50% Clean Sheets
Olympique Lyonnais this season

0% Clean Sheets
AC Sparta Praha this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Olympique Lyonnais

0-15

–/–

16-30

1/–

31-45

1/–

46-60

–/–

61-75

2/2

76+

–/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

AC Sparta Praha

0-15

–/–

16-30

–/1

31-45

–/1

46-60

–/–

61-75

2/2

76+

–/–

■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

0' Welcome to Olympique de la Pontaise that hosts another battle between Olympique Lyonnais and AC Sparta Praha.
5' The 29-year-old Roman Macek has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
10' It’s high time Brian Priske made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Adam Sevinsky is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Olympique Lyonnais.
20' Magnificent from Ernest Nuamah! That is 13 goals in 6 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
25' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
30' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 30 minutes.
34' Adam Sevinsky was booked on 34.
37' Time for substitution for AC Sparta Praha. Andy Irving is replaced by Jaroslav Zeleny.
42' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
47' Hugo Sochurek has been relatively quiet despite scoring 0 goals in his last 107 appearances.
52' The energy levels are beginning to show. Paulo Fonseca might look to freshen things up shortly.
54' Olympique Lyonnais player sees a card in front of him.
59' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Olympique Lyonnais needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
64' AC Sparta Praha make a change. Jonatan Braut Brunes trudges off to be replaced by Ebrima Singhateh on 64 minutes.
66' What a strike from Ainsley Maitland-Niles! The score is 2-0.
71' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
73' Tyler Morton has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 73 minutes.
73' The crowd applauds John Mercado as he leaves the pitch. Viktor Vitalyos steps in for AC Sparta Praha.
76' Clinton Mata has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ainsley Maitland-Niles on 76 minute.
77' Kail Boudache is replacing Ernest Nuamah for the Olympique Lyonnais side.
82' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Jaroslav Zeleny made 168 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
85' Mohamed Ouedraogo gets the nod from Olympique Lyonnais. He replaces Abner Vinicius and will look to change the dynamic.
88' Olympique Lyonnais make a change. Corentin Tolisso trudges off to be replaced by Noah Nartey on 88 minutes.
89' That is a card for AC Sparta Praha. Matej Rynes will be fuming at that decision.
90' Controversy at the stadium! Matej Rynes argues furiously but the card stands.
The referee brings this contest to a close. Olympique Lyonnais take all three points.

Lineups

Olympique Lyonnais Lineups

Starting XI

17
Lois Openda
98
Ainsley Maitland-Niles ↓ Clinton Mata 76'
8
Corentin Tolisso ↓ Noah Nartey 88'
19
Moussa Niakhate
1
Dominik Greif
6
Tanner Tessmann
21
Ruben Kluivert
23
Tyler Morton
16
Abner Vinicius ↓ Mohamed Ouedraogo 85'
7
Ernest Nuamah ↓ Kail Boudache 76'
11
Malick Fofana ↓ Julien Duranville 85'

Bench

Coach Paulo Fonseca

AC Sparta Praha Lineups

Starting XI

25
Asger Sorensen
28
Roman Macek ↓ Santiago Eneme 64'
10
Adam Karabec ↓ Hugo Sochurek 73'
14
Jonatan Braut Brunes ↓ Ebrima Singhateh 64'
18
Andy Irving ↓ Jaroslav Zeleny 37'
17
John Mercado ↓ Viktor Vitalyos 73'
7
Josimar Alcocer
11
Matej Rynes
44
Jakub Surovcik
19
Adam Sevinsky
2
Martin Suchomel

Bench

Coach Brian Priske

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

Player	Goals
Karl Toko Ekambi	3
Lukas Haraslin	2
Islam Slimani	2
Martin Suchomel	1
John Mercado	1
Matej Rynes	1
Ainsley Maitland-Niles	1
Tyler Morton	1

Head to Head

Olympique Lyonnais Form

2026-08-11 Olympique Lyonnais 3–0 AC Sparta Praha W 2026-08-04 AC Sparta Praha 2–1 Olympique Lyonnais L 2026-05-17 Olympique Lyonnais 0–4 Racing Club de Lens L 2026-05-10 Toulouse FC 2–1 Olympique Lyonnais L 2026-05-03 Olympique Lyonnais 4–2 Stade Rennais FC 1901 W 2026-04-25 Olympique Lyonnais 3–2 AJ Auxerre W

AC Sparta Praha Form

2026-08-11 Olympique Lyonnais 3–0 AC Sparta Praha L 2026-08-04 AC Sparta Praha 2–1 Olympique Lyonnais W 2025-01-29 Bayer 04 Leverkusen 2–0 AC Sparta Praha L 2025-01-22 AC Sparta Praha 0–1 FC Internazionale Milano L 2024-12-11 Feyenoord Rotterdam 4–2 AC Sparta Praha L 2024-11-26 AC Sparta Praha 0–6 Club Atletico de Madrid L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy

2 / 4

2.05 Olympique Lyonnais xG

Expected Goals

Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo

1.14 AC Sparta Praha xG

I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 61% + Both teams to score 59%

Match Result

✓ Correct

Olympique Lyonnais57% Draw23% AC Sparta Praha20%

Actual: Olympique Lyonnais win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong

Yes59% 0% No41%

Avg goals/match: 3.19

Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5

Line	Over	Under
± 0.5	94%	6%
± 1.5	83%	17%
± 2.5	61%	39%
± 3.5	39%	61%
± 4.5	22%	78%

Double Chance

Olympique Lyonnais or Draw

80%

Draw or AC Sparta Praha

43%

Olympique Lyonnais or AC Sparta Praha

77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong

Olympique Lyonnais41% Draw41% AC Sparta Praha18%

Actual: Olympique Lyonnais win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12

1 – 1

10.5%

2 – 1

9.5%

2 – 0

8.5%

1 – 0

7.8%

3 – 1

6.5%

3 – 0

Actual

0 – 0

5.7%

2 – 2

5.4%

1 – 2

5.3%

0 – 1

3 – 2

3.8%

4 – 1

3.4%

Asian Handicap — Olympique Lyonnais

Handicap	Olympique Lyonnais covers	Push	AC Sparta Praha covers
-2.5	17%	—	83%
-2	17%	17%	65%
-1.5	35%	—	65%
-1	35%	22%	43%
-0.5	57%	—	43%
+0.5	80%	—	20%
+1	80%	12%	8%
+1.5	92%	—	8%
+2	92%	5%	2%
+2.5	98%	—	2%

Clean Sheet

Olympique Lyonnais keeps clean sheet

32% ✗

AC Sparta Praha keeps clean sheet

14% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.