Crystal Palace v Sparta Prague: what the numbers say
Crystal Palace meet Sparta Prague at Selhurst Park, Friday 7:00am (UEFA Europa League). We have no previous meeting between Crystal Palace and Sparta Prague on record — a first look at this match-up.
The big picture
Crystal Palace come in 21st on the ladder with 5 points; Sparta Prague are 22nd on 4. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.
Crystal Palace are 1–1–2 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 2.3 goals for and 1.5 against.
Sparta Prague are 1–2–1 in UEFA Europa League 2026-27, averaging 1.5 goals for and 1.5 against.
Form
Crystal Palace have won zero of their last five and most recently drew with TSG Hoffenheim 1–1.
Sparta Prague have won one of their last five and most recently lost to AFC Bournemouth 1–3.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For Crystal Palace, watch Yéremy Pino (0.8 goals a game in 2026-27) and Daichi Kamada (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).
For Sparta Prague, watch Tobias Guddal (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27) and John Mercado (0.5 goals a game in 2026-27).
At Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace have won 4 of their last 19 at Selhurst Park.
What the numbers say
On the numbers this is too close to split.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
