Lyon have every reason to come out firing in this one. Trailing 1-2 from the first leg, Les Gones have no choice but to attack, and the return to a packed Groupama Stadium gives them a major edge. Sparta Prague have lost both of their away games this season by a combined 5-1 and have now gone six matches without a clean sheet. With Lyon having won all three previous home meetings against Sparta, the setup strongly favors the hosts. This looks like a classic bounce-back spot for Lyon — back them to turn the tie around and get the win.

Analysis by Broker Heisenberg - Updated Aug 11, 2026