Sparta Praha have performed better than Baník Ostrava so far this season, but every game starts at 0-0. Here's all you need to know about the upcoming game:
- Sparta Praha have the most points from losing position (17) in Fortuna Liga
These are busy days for the home team, as they were in action only four days ago in the Czech Cup. This match was also played here at Generali Arena. With two consecutive home games the intense schedule is somewhat softened. Still, Baník Ostrava have had more rest.
Ostrava are still fighting for the big positions at the top of the table.
Sparta Praha form and stats
Sparta Praha are steadily winning Fortuna Liga games and points here at Generali Arena. 10 wins, 1 draw and 3 defeats is the summary from 14 games. After failing to beat Bohemians 1905 here at Generali Arena, Sparta has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with five wins in a row.
A 2-2 draw away in the Fortuna Liga before that, with Slovan Liberec the opponent.
There's a new fixture coming up fairly quickly for Sparta Praha, as the Fortuna Liga home game vs Viktoria Plzen is only three days away.
The Sparta manager P. Vrba has got the team scoring with 34 from 14 home games in the league. 18 goals have been conceded.
Baník Ostrava form and stats
As the visiting team in Fortuna Liga matches, Baník Ostrava have produced an overall stat of 5-4-6 so far.
Baník Ostrava's last game was the home draw against Zbrojovka Brno (1-1). Ahead of that match was the victory versus Sigma Olomouc at their stadium, the result 2-0.
Ostrava find the net regularly in their away games. 19 goals from 15 away fixtures in the league. 16 goals have been conceded by Baník Ostrava in these games. There's been improvement defensively lately, as only 1 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.
Head 2 Head
The most recent history between these sides is the Baník Ostrava - Sparta 0-0 played earlier this season. Head-to-head totals (for the last ten meetings): Sparta won seven games, two matches ended with a draw and Baník Ostrava has one win. Over 2,5 goals / under 2,5 goals: five / fiveTop Goalscorers
  L. Juliš 11 goals |   D. De Azevedo 10 goals |  A. Hložek 9 goals |
Sparta Praha missing players
Baník Ostrava missing players
| Sparta Praha | Baník Ostrava | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 29 | 14 | 5 | Played | P | 4 | 15 | 30 |
| 18 | 10 | 3 | Won | W | 0 | 5 | 12 |
| 5 | 1 | 0 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | Lost | L | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| 63 | 34 | 11 | Scored | S | 2 | 19 | 42 |
| 35 | 18 | 8 | Conceded | C | 6 | 16 | 28 |
| 93% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 75% | 87% | 90% |
| 76% | 79% | 80% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 73% | 73% |
| 66% | 64% | 60% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 47% | 47% |
| 45% | 43% | 40% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 20% | 17% |
| 24% | 29% | 40% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 7% | 7% |
| 52% | 50% | 40% | BTTS | BTTS | 50% | 53% | 50% |
| 34% | 36% | 40% | Clean Sheets | C S | 25% | 33% | 37% |
| 21% | 14% | 20% | Failed to Score | F T | 50% | 27% | 23% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2.1 | 2.1 | 1.4 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 2.2 | 1.8 | 1.7 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | Red cards | R C | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 11 | 12.9 | 14.8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 8.5 | 8.5 | 9.7 |
| 5.3 | 6.1 | 6.4 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 2.5 | 3.3 | 4 |
| 41% | 40% | 34% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 20% | 38% | 35% |
- Sparta Praha have the fewest matches under the total-line (10) in Fortuna Liga
- Sparta Praha have the most points from losing position (17) in Fortuna Liga
- Sparta Praha haven’t played a single 0-0 game at home.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Slavia Praha | 30 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 80 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 7 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 38 | 10 | 63 | 78 |
| 2 | Jablonec | 30 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 53 | 30 | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 29 | 14 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 16 | 23 | 62 |
| 3 | Sparta Praha | 29 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 63 | 35 | 14 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 34 | 18 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 17 | 28 | 59 |
| 4 | Slovacko | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 52 | 32 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 13 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 53 |
| 5 | Viktoria Plzen | 29 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 49 | 35 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 32 | 12 | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17 | 23 | 14 | 51 |
| 6 | Slovan Liberec | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 42 | 26 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 25 | 12 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 50 |
| 7 | Pardubice | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 37 | 39 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 22 | -2 | 46 |
| 8 | Baník Ostrava | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 42 | 28 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 23 | 12 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 45 |
| 9 | Bohemians 1905 | 30 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 34 | 31 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 19 | 12 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 19 | 3 | 39 |
| 10 | Sigma Olomouc | 30 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 36 | 34 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 2 | 39 |
| 11 | Ceske Budejovice | 30 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 30 | 42 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 18 | 19 | -12 | 35 |
| 12 | Karvina | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 33 | 45 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 21 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 24 | -12 | 34 |
| 13 | Mlada Boleslav | 30 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 36 | 46 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 20 | 22 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 24 | -10 | 30 |
| 14 | Zlin | 30 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 27 | 43 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 16 | 27 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 16 | -16 | 30 |
| 15 | Teplice | 30 | 6 | 8 | 16 | 29 | 58 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 22 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 36 | -29 | 26 |
| 16 | Zbrojovka Brno | 30 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 25 | 46 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 24 | 15 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 22 | -21 | 22 |
| 17 | Pribram | 30 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 59 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 30 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 29 | -39 | 20 |
| 18 | Opava | 30 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 19 | 61 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 24 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 37 | -42 | 16 |