Prediction:
Home Win & Over 1.5

Lyon vs Sparta Prague - Prediction & Match Preview

Lyon welcome Sparta Prague to the Groupama Stadium for the second leg of the Champions League qualifying tie, with the French side looking to overturn the 2-1 defeat suffered in Prague. The home advantage should provide an important boost, while Lyon have the quality and experience to respond strongly in front of their supporters.

The first leg showed that Sparta Prague can cause problems, but Lyon still managed to find the net away from home. With the tie now heading to France, a more aggressive approach from the hosts is expected, particularly as Lyon need a positive result to keep qualification hopes alive.

Lyon should have enough attacking quality to create regular opportunities, while Sparta Prague will also have reasons to play positively rather than simply defend for the entire match. The circumstances of the second leg could therefore produce an open contest with several dangerous situations in both penalty areas.

A Lyon victory combined with Over 1.5 Goals looks like a solid option for this encounter. The need for Lyon to chase the result should encourage an attacking approach, and at least two goals appear achievable given the importance of the match and the attacking potential on both sides.