- Team form: AC Sparta Praha are flying at the moment (W5 from 5 in all competitions) and have an impressive 5-game winning streak.
- Opposition form: Lillestrom SK have been slightly less impressive in their last five matches (W2, D1, L2).
- Group standing: AC Sparta Praha are 3rd in the UEFA Europa League 2026-2027 with three points from one game, Lillestrom SK are 22nd with zero points from their opening match.
An exciting encounter at epet Arena
Match odds and prediction
AC Sparta Praha are the stronger side here and should be winning this match, but we like the odds for both teams to score on Thursday at 1.83 because we expect Lillestrom to make a game of it. Odds of 1.3 on the hosts are also a good bet, but the value is in the goals market, where over 2.5 goals are 1.55.
Hosts: form and style
AC Sparta Praha are in fine form in all competitions with five straight wins and five wins from five. Brian Priske has made a good impact since taking the helm at AC Sparta Praha on 1 July 2025. He has his side pressing high and wide, overloading the wings and making quick, slick transitions.
Visitors: threat on the break
Lillestrom will be tough to stop on the break, particularly in the wide areas, where the visitors will be dangerous. Hans Erik Oedegaard has been in charge of Lillestrom SK since 1 January 2025.
He sets his side up to be direct, wide and dangerous in transition, particularly from the wide channels. Lillestrom have one win and one defeat from their last two away matches in all competitions, so they can get something out of this away trip.
Game analysis
Tactical outlook
Sparta's 3-4-3/4-3-3 should try to suffocate the channels and win the transition battle on Thursday evening.
Key players
We're expecting AC Sparta Praha to win and for the game to be open, so a home win with over 2.5 goals and both teams to score looks the most likely outcome.
- Tobias Guddal has been Železná Sparta's breakout man in this competition and is their leading goal scorer in the Europa League with two goals in one match.
- Thomas Lehne Olsen leads the line for Lillestrom in this competition with one goal in one Europa League match so far.
- However, the creative spark of Felix Va could be key for Lillestrom in this contest, as he has already delivered one assist in this Europa League campaign.
