Sparta Prague vs Lillestrom Prediction & Tips | Europa League - League phase | FootballTips.app

Sparta Prague welcome Lillestrøm to the epet ARENA looking to build on an excellent start to the Europa League league phase. Brian Priske’s side opened with a convincing 4-1 victory away to Ararat-Armenia, while Lillestrøm were beaten 2-1 at home by Torreense.

Sparta arrive in outstanding form, having won five consecutive matches in all competitions and five of their last six overall. Their latest outing brought a 2-0 home victory over Pardubice, with John Mercado scoring inside four minutes before Jaroslav Zelený added a second after the interval.

Their European opener was similarly authoritative. Tobias Guddal scored twice as Sparta controlled the contest against Ararat-Armenia, and they now have the chance to win their opening two matches of a major European campaign for the first time since 2002-03.

Lillestrøm’s first league-phase result was more frustrating. They generated 25 shots against Torreense, the second-highest total of any team on matchday one, but still suffered a 2-1 defeat despite Thomas Lehne Olsen finding the net.

The Norwegian side did show character at the weekend, recovering to draw 2-2 with Molde after falling behind in the first half. Sander Moen Foss scored a late equaliser, underlining their ability to remain dangerous even when they are not controlling possession.

Sparta’s form, home advantage and defensive organisation make them clear favourites, but Lillestrøm’s attacking volume suggests they are capable of creating chances. The visitors will need to be much more efficient than they were on matchday one if they are to trouble a Sparta side conceding very little at present.