Plzen vs Sparta Prague: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Plzen prepare to host Sparta Praha on February 22, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this CZECH REPUBLIC: 1. Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Plzen, currently 4th in the standings with 41 points from 22 games, trail the leaders by 11 points. They've earned 21 points from 11 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 9 goals.

Sparta Praha, sitting 2nd with 47 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 23 points from 11 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 2 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances.

Recent meetings between Plzen and Sparta Praha have favored Plzen, with Sparta Praha claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-2). Over the past few seasons, Plzen have held the upper hand in this matchup.

In their previous league match against Olomouc, Plzen recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Wiegele, Doski, Jemelka, Krcik, Memic, Oumar Souare, Hrosovsky, Cerv, Fago Lawal, Visinsky, Ladra. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Sparta Praha's last outing came against Hradec Kralove, where they secured a 2-0 victory using a 3-4-3 system. Their starting XI featured Vindahl Jensen, Zeleny, Sevinsky, Vydra, Rynes, Irving, Kairinen, Sonne, Kuol, Rrahmani, Haraslin. The attacking setup pushed full-backs high, creating overloads in wide areas and stretching the opposition defense.

Looking ahead, Plzen are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Plzen and Sparta Praha are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Plzen's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 4 clean sheets. Sparta Praha's games average 2.9 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 40% of those matches, alongside 6 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect goals mainly from one team.

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