Sparta Prague – AFC Bournemouth

Recent form · Written before the match

In the Europa League, Sparta beat Ararat-Armenia 4-1 on September 16, drew 1-1 with Lillestrøm on October 15, then lost 1-0 at Olympiacos on October 22. Bournemouth won 2-1 at Real Sociedad on September 17, 3-0 against Sturm Graz on October 15, and 3-0 against Milan on October 22.

This sequence provides no information about domestic matches between October 22 and November 5, or about rest, rotations, or overall form.

Head-to-head · Written before the match

No recent Sparta Prague-Bournemouth meeting is confirmed in the pages consulted. This does not prove that no previous meeting exists; the usable history is incomplete, which limits any conclusion based on head-to-head encounters.

Absences and returns

No injured or suspended player is confirmed by a club or federation source, or by a press conference, before October 30, 2026. The medical status of both squads remains unknown.

Context & news

The match is Matchday 4 of the UEFA Europa League 2026/27 league phase, on 5 November 2026 at 17:45 UTC, at Letná Stadium, with Sparta at home; both teams will still have five matchdays to play. Favorable scenario for Bournemouth: its recent set-piece efficiency, illustrated by two penalties and a direct free kick against Milan, could have an impact if Sparta concedes fouls.

Favorable scenario for Sparta: home advantage and transitions could exploit the local environment, as in its 4-1 away win against Ararat-Armenia. The numerical stakes in the standings have not been established, and no first-leg score exists in this league phase.

Lineups and squad

The lineups have not been published. No starting goalkeeper or uncertain starter can be inferred from previous match sheets.