Sparta Prague vs Lyon: Lyon looks to continue their perfect start to the Europa League campaign when they visit Sparta Prague on Friday in Group A.
Match Details:
Teams: Sparta Prague vs Lyon
Venue: Generali Arena, Praha, Czech Republic
Date: Friday 22nd October, 2021
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Live Link: http://www.sonyliv.com/
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Preview
Sparta Prague is in fine form having won their last 5 matches across competitions.
They picked up a 1-0 home win over Rangers in their last Europa League match, which was their first win of the competition.
This sent them to 2nd in Group A with 4 points from 2 matches.
On the other hand, Lyon won both their league matches and look to continue their perfect record in the Europa League.
The French side beat Brøndby IF 3-0 on Matchday 2 where Ekambi scored a brace while Aouar also found the back of the net.
Lyon have been playing some good football and eye a hat-trick of wins.
Both sides last met in the Europa League in November 2012 where it finished 1-1 through goals from Benzia and Husbauer.
Form Guide
Sparta Prague: WWWWW
Lyon: WWWDW
Last Matches of both teams:
Pardubice 2-4 Sparta Prague
Lyon 2-0 Monaco
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— Olympique Lyonnais 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@OL_English) October 21, 2021
Where to watch the live stream and broadcast of Sparta Prague vs Lyon in India?
The match is live streamed on the Sony LIV App, Jio TV, while broadcast is on the Sony Sports Network channels.
Team News
Julis, Holec, Krejci and Hojer are side-lined from this one due to injuries.
For the visitors; Slimani, Reine-Adelaide, Pintor and Dembele continue their spell on the outside due to injuries.
Sparta Prague possible 11:
Nita, Panak, Celustka, Hancko, Wiesner, Pavelka, Sacek, Pesek, Hlozek, Haraslin and Drchal
Lyon possible 11:
Pollersbeck, Dubois, Denayer, Boateng, Henrique, Caqueret, Guimaraes, Shaqiri, Aouar, Ekambi and Paqueta
Prediction: Sparta 1-2 Lyon
Lyon are up against a side who have won their last 5 matches. Hence, a stern test awaits the French side.
Sparta Prague are a good side at home and can enforce a result through their quality players.
But we expect Lyon to nick this one and keep their top spot intact in the group stage as they have the better players.
Players to watch out for: Pesek, Hlozek, Ekambi and Paqueta.
