Sparta Praha 4-0 České Budějovice – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model favours Sparta Praha (81%) — form and H2H data both point in the same direction as Sparta Praha face České Budějovice.
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Full Analysis
epet ARENA plays host to Sparta Praha versus České Budějovice in Czech Liga, Regular Season - 12. Kick-off: Sunday 22 October 2023 at 14:00 UTC.
Current Form
Sparta Praha's overall Czech Liga record this term: 8W 2D 0L from 10 games (2.60 PPG). Last five: W W D W W. They are averaging 2.80 goals per game — a high-scoring output that makes them a genuine attacking threat in any fixture. Defensively, conceding just 0.80 per game is an exceptional defensive record — one of the tightest in the division. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets. This season is still relatively young for Sparta Praha, so this record blends games from this season and last.
At home at epet ARENA, Sparta Praha have gone 8W 1D 1L this season (10 games, 2.50 PPG). They are averaging 2.70 goals per home game — a prolific scoring rate in front of their own fans. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
České Budějovice have collected 1.00 PPG across 10 Czech Liga outings this season: 3W 1D 6L. Last five: W L L D W. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 2.10 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. Conceding 2.10 per game is a high rate — their defensive vulnerabilities have been exposed regularly this season. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market. This season is still relatively young for České Budějovice, so this record blends games from this season and last.
On the road, České Budějovice have gone 0W 2D 8L from 10 away fixtures this term (0.20 PPG). Away from home they average 0.70 goals scored and 2.90 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture. Their away PPG of 0.20 is notably below their overall 1.00 — form away from home has been a clear weakness this season.
Form favours the hosts. Sparta Praha's 2.60 PPG return is 1.60 points per game ahead of České Budějovice's 1.00 — a genuine gap in recent results that provides a statistically grounded case for backing the home side.
The BTTS picture is exceptionally clear (using home/away splits) — Sparta Praha register both teams scoring in 70% of relevant games, České Budějovice in 70%. Both sides above 70% makes BTTS Yes one of the strongest standalone angles in this fixture.
H2H Analysis
Historically, Sparta Praha have had the better of this match-up — 3 wins from 4 meetings, with České Budějovice managing just 0 victories and 1 draws shared.
Historically, goals have been at a premium in this fixture — just 1.0 per game from 4 meetings. The Under 2.5 has a clear base rate from the H2H record alone. The most recent clash, on 12 Nov 2022, ended 1–0 with Sparta Praha winning.
The historical record gives Sparta Praha a meaningful edge here — 3 wins from 4 meetings is the kind of ledger that should not be discounted when the form picture is inconclusive. Even away from home, the visitors have struggled to impose themselves in this fixture.
Trading
Sparta Praha half-time and goal-timing data (43 games, 21 at home): they score before half-time in 86% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 75% of the time; they lead at the break 56% of the time; BTTS occurs in 67% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 71% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 44%.
České Budějovice half-time and goal-timing data (43 games, 21 at away): they score before half-time in 81% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 62% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 62% of games (away games); they fail to score in 30% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — Sparta Praha 60% versus České Budějovice 56%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (Sparta Praha 58% | České Budějovice 65%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Sparta Praha 3.07 xG and České Budějovice 0.83 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Sparta Praha attack 1.424 / defence 0.861 | České Budějovice attack 0.792 / defence 1.193. League average goals — home 1.804 / away 1.214. Sparta Praha carry an above-average attack strength of 1.424 — their λ of 3.07 reflects genuine attacking quality above the league norm. Data: 41 Sparta Praha games / 41 České Budějovice games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: Sparta Praha 81% | Draw 12% | České Budějovice 7%. Fair-value odds: Sparta Praha 1.23 | Draw 8.33 | České Budějovice 14.29. The model has a clear lean to Sparta Praha (81%) — a 74pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 75% | BTTS probability 54% | Total xG 3.89. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 75% — a total xG of 3.89 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS probability of 54% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is Sparta Praha at 81% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support.
Poisson projects 3.89 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 75% probability — marginal — conflicting signals conviction, supported by form averaging 3.8 goals per game — though H2H averaging only 1.0 goals per meeting points in the other direction.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 54% on Yes. Form rates corroborate: Sparta Praha 70% | České Budějovice 70% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Sparta Praha vs České Budějovice | Competition: Czech Liga, Regular Season - 12 | Venue: epet ARENA • Kick-off: Sunday 22 Oct 2023, 14:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Sparta Praha 81% | Draw 12% | České Budějovice 7% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 75% | BTTS 54% | xG Sparta Praha 3.07 / České Budějovice 0.83 • Poisson strength factors: Sparta Praha attack 1.424 / def 0.861 | České Budějovice attack 0.792 / def 1.193 | league avg home 1.804 / away 1.214 • Poisson stance: Sparta Praha (81%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
3.07
Sparta Praha xG
Expected Goals
0.83
České Budějovice xG
54%
BTTS
90%
Over 1.5
75%
Over 2.5
55%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
⚠️ This analysis is generated algorithmically from statistical data and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute betting advice. Please gamble responsibly.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does Sparta Praha vs České Budějovice kick off?
Sparta Praha vs České Budějovice kicked off at 14:00 on Sunday 22 October 2023 at epet ARENA.
What was the final score in Sparta Praha vs České Budějovice?
Sparta Praha 4 - 0 České Budějovice.
Where is Sparta Praha vs České Budějovice being played?
The match is being played at epet ARENA.
What competition is Sparta Praha vs České Budějovice part of?
Sparta Praha vs České Budějovice is a Regular Season - 12 fixture in the Czech Liga (Czech-Republic).
Who is favourite to win Sparta Praha vs České Budějovice?
Our statistical model gives Sparta Praha a 81% chance of winning, České Budějovice a 7% chance, and a 12% chance of a draw — making Sparta Praha the favourite.
Will both teams score in Sparta Praha vs České Budějovice?
Our model estimates a 54% probability that both Sparta Praha and České Budějovice will score (BTTS).
Will Sparta Praha vs České Budějovice have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 75%.
What is the head-to-head record between Sparta Praha and České Budějovice?
Record (4 meetings): Sparta Praha 3W | Draws 1 | České Budějovice 0W.
What form are Sparta Praha and České Budějovice in?
Sparta Praha (all comps): 8W-2D-0L in 10 | 2.60 PPG | GF 2.80 / GA 0.80 | L5 W-W-D-W-W. České Budějovice (all comps): 3W-1D-6L in 10 | 1.00 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 2.10 | L5 W-L-L-D-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Where the Numbers Come From
Sparta Praha's attacking strength (1.42x league average) is weighed against České Budějovice's defensive record (1.19x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 3.07. Flip it around — České Budějovice's attack (0.79x) against Sparta Praha's defence (0.86x) — and the away total comes out at 0.83.
These ratings are built from 41/41 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 3-0, at 9.8%. Close behind: 2-0 (9.6%), 3-1 (8.1%). Together the top three scorelines make up 27% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
Sparta Praha Win
81%
1.23
12%
8.41
7%
14.86
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
3 – 0
9.8%
Home win
Most likely
2 – 0
9.6%
Home win
3 – 1
8.1%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
3.07
Sparta Praha xG
Total xG
3.89
0.83
České Budějovice xG
1.23
81%
Home win
8.41
12%
Draw
14.86
7%
Away win
Goals Markets
90%
Over 1.5
1.11
10%
Under 1.5
10.00
75%
Over 2.5
1.33
25%
Under 2.5
4.00
55%
Over 3.5
1.82
45%
Under 3.5
2.22
35%
Over 4.5
2.86
65%
Under 4.5
1.54
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
54%
BTTS Yes
1.86
46%
BTTS No
2.17
Clean Sheet
44%
2.29
5%
21.46
Win to Nil
36%
2.81
0%
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Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 1 | 6.2 | 5.2 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 | – |
| 2 | 9.6 | 7.9 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 3 | 9.8 | 8.1 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.2 | – |
| 4 | 7.5 | 6.2 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 4.6 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for Sparta Praha vs České Budějovice?
Our Poisson model rates 3-0 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.8%.
How many goals are Sparta Praha and České Budějovice expected to score?
The model projects 3.07 expected goals for Sparta Praha and 0.83 for České Budějovice, a combined total of 3.89.
How confident is the prediction model for Sparta Praha vs České Budějovice?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 81%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Recent Form Overview
Sparta Praha come into this having played 43 games, going 30W 11D 2L for 2.35 points per game. Their last five reads W-W-D-W-W. The sample for Sparta Praha is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
On the other side, České Budějovice sit at 1.12 PPG from 43 outings (14W 6D 23L), a run that reads W-L-L-D-W across their last five. The sample for České Budějovice is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
Sparta Praha carry the stronger recent form of the two, 1.23 PPG clear of České Budějovice — worth weighing alongside whatever the head-to-head and market data say.
How They Fare by Venue
Sparta Praha's home form reads 16W 4D 1L across 21 games on their own ground, a 2.48 PPG return.
Away from home, České Budějovice have taken 0.76 points per game from 21 outings (4W 4D 13L).
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, Sparta Praha come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Attack vs Defence
Sparta Praha are averaging 2.35 goals scored and 0.91 conceded per game recently; České Budějovice are on 1.21 scored and 1.98 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Sparta Praha have seen both teams score in 60% of their recent games.
Last 43 Results — Czech Liga
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Sparta Praha
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České Budějovice
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are Sparta Praha and České Budějovice in coming into this match?
Sparta Praha have gone 30W 11D 2L in their last 43 games (2.35 PPG), while České Budějovice have gone 14W 6D 23L in their last 43 (1.12 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — Sparta Praha at home or České Budějovice away?
Sparta Praha's home record (2.48 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — Sparta Praha at home: 2.48 PPG; České Budějovice away: 0.76 PPG.
Have Sparta Praha or České Budějovice been keeping clean sheets recently?
Sparta Praha have kept a clean sheet in 35% of their recent games, České Budějovice in 14%.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
The Rivalry So Far
These sides have met 8 times that we have on record, stretching back to August 2021 — a rivalry that has played out across roughly 3 years. Every recorded meeting has come in Czech Liga. It has been a while since the last meeting — 22 February 2025, some 3 years back — so squads and form on both sides may look very different now.
Notable Numbers
Sparta Praha go into this on the back of 6 straight wins in the series — the current momentum sits squarely with them.
For context on how one-sided this fixture can get: Sparta Praha won 4-0 on 22 Oct 2023, the biggest margin either side has managed in the series.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Sparta Praha have gone 4W 0D 0L from 4 meetings on their own ground against České Budějovice — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 8 Meetings
7
Sparta Praha
1
Draws
0
České Budějovice
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between Sparta Praha and České Budějovice?
From 8 meetings on record, Sparta Praha have won 7, České Budějovice have won 0, and 1 have been drawn.
When did Sparta Praha and České Budějovice last play each other?
They last met on 22 February 2025, when Sparta Praha 2-1 České Budějovice.
Who has won more matches between Sparta Praha and České Budějovice?
Sparta Praha have the better head-to-head record, with 7 wins from 8 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Early Goal Trends
Sparta Praha are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 86% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 62% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
České Budějovice are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 81% of their matches.
Full-Time Markets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — Sparta Praha 67%, České Budějovice 62% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 71% for Sparta Praha and 62% for České Budějovice. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 48% and 29% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
On the defensive side: České Budějovice in 29%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Sparta Praha home games / České Budějovice away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when Sparta Praha play České Budějovice?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 67% of Sparta Praha's games and 62% of České Budějovice's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is Sparta Praha vs České Budějovice usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 71% of Sparta Praha's matches and 62% of České Budějovice's.
Do Sparta Praha and České Budějovice tend to score early?
Sparta Praha have had a goal before half-time in 86% of their recent matches, České Budějovice in 81% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Dominant Sparta Praha run riot with a 4-0 hammering of České Budějovice.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Sparta Praha beat České Budějovice 4-0 at epet ARENA, Regular Season - 12, in the Czech Liga. That is the final score; the rest of this report grades it against what the data forecast beforehand.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Sparta Praha 3.07 xG and České Budějovice 0.83 xG, a combined 3.89. The scoreboard read 4-0 for 4 actual goals. Sparta Praha beat their projection by 0.9 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. České Budějovice landed 0.8 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Sparta Praha attack 1.42 / defence 0.86 against České Budějovice attack 0.79 / defence 1.19, drawn from 41/41 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it Sparta Praha 81% | Draw 12% | České Budějovice 7%, with Sparta Praha to win its most likely call at 81%. The scoreboard confirmed the model's leading pick.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 75%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the model's lean was correct. Over 1.5 had been 90% and landed. Over 3.5 was 55% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 54% and the match did not — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 62% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Sparta Praha 58%, České Budějovice 65%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 58%, which did not match the one-sided outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
Sparta Praha's trading profile (43 games, 21 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 60% of their matches — today it did not; they keep a clean sheet 35% of the time, and duly kept one.
České Budějovice's trading profile (43 games, 21 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 56% of their matches — today it did not; they fail to score in 30% of games, a blank that repeated today.
Form vs Result
On form, Sparta Praha arrived the stronger side — 2.35 PPG against 1.12. The form guide was vindicated by the result. Sparta Praha (home/away splits) scored 4 against a 2.62 average — above their attacking norm and conceded 0 against a 0.95 average — tighter than their form line. České Budějovice (home/away splits) managed 0 against a 0.95 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 4 against a 2.24 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 3 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (hit), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (miss), form (hit). A mixed scorecard — the data caught the broad shape of the game but not every market.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.