Match Report
The table gap was wide: 24 points between Sparta Praha (2nd, 63 pts) and Karviná (9th, 39 pts). Recent form told a different story for Karviná: only 13th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 9th. In league terms the two rates read 2/1.1 for Sparta Praha and 1.43/1.7 for Karviná (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.31.
5 meetings are on record — 4 won by Sparta Praha, 1 by Karviná, 0 drawn, at 4 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 100% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 80%.
The match was played at Epet Arena (capacity 18,887). Sparta Praha led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 2-0 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Sparta Praha: Oliver Sonne (43'), John Mercado (67')
Key stats
Possession: Sparta Praha 59% · Karviná 41% · Total shots: 17-13 · On target: 8-1 · Corners: 14-5