Ace Football previews the Europa League round 2 match between Sparta Prague and Lillestrom and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
As the early season favourites, Sparta Prague will look to justify their title credentials this coming Thursday when they take on Lillestrom for a round 2 match in the Europa League.
Form: Sparta Prague vs Lillestrom
Sparta Prague Form
In their last three outings, Sparta Prague won 1-4 against Ararat Armenia, beat Sigma Olomouc by 0-3 and hammered Pardubice 2-0. Sparta Prague won four of their previous six Europa League games at the epet Arena. They both drew and lost once, as they conceded eight and scored 11 goals.
Lillestrom Form
In their previous three games, Lillestrom lost 1-2 and 3-0 against Torreense and Viking, respectively, before drawing 2-2 with Molde. Lillestrom came through their last six away games in the Europa League without a single win. Of those six matches, they drew one and lost one in which, they were outscored by four goals to three.
Betting stats for Sparta Prague and Lillestrom
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Sparta Prague and Lillestrom. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In the last 5 Sparta Prague matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was over 4.5
- In 13 of the last 15 Sparta Prague matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 6 Sparta Prague matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was over 3.5
- Sparta Prague have won 8 of the last 10 home matches while scoring more than 1.5 goals
- In 9 of the last 11 Sparta Prague matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 13 of the last 14 Lillestrom away matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 12 of the last 14 Lillestrom matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In the last 5 Lillestrom matches in the Europa League, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 6 of the last 7 Lillestrom matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 3 Lillestrom away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
In-form players: Sparta Prague vs Lillestrom
Jan Kuchta is showing good form for Sparta Prague, scoring one goals in their last six matches. Thomas Lehne Olsen scored once in his previous half dozen outings.
Popular betting markets: Sparta Prague vs Lillestrom
Full-time result
Sparta Prague won eight of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing one as well. Lillestrom won four from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew two and lost four in this run. Sparta Prague won their last 5 matches on the bounce.
Both teams to score
Sparta Prague scored the first goal in seven out of their last ten games. Lillestrom got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Lillestrom managed the first goal of the game in only four of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Sparta Prague were first on target in seven of their last 10 outings.
Total goals
Sparta Prague saw over 2.5 goals in eight of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 2.5 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came out in eight of the last 10 matches Lillestrom played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.8 goals themselves during this run.
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