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Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · +3 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 2W-2D-1L · 0 goal difference
BetGenius backs Sparta Praha or Draw (Double Chance) at 73% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
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.
Combined scoring rate: 3.3 goals per game (Sparta Praha at home plus Lillestrom away).
| # | 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 |
all 1 of the last meeting between these two ended level.
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Based on at least 20 settled predictions.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.
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Published October 14, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
