Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha: Head-to-Head Stats and Historical Context

Red Bull Salzburg host Sparta Praha at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg on 10 December 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 UTC in the UEFA Europa League League Stage - 6. With both clubs placed in the league round section of the competition and starting the campaign on zero points in the standings, this fixture could have a decisive impact on their progression prospects and final positioning in the group phase.

The record shows that Red Bull Salzburg arrive with competitive rhythm in European action, already having played four Europa League matches this season with an unbeaten record, while Sparta Praha are entering the league campaign from a statistical blank slate in this tournament. Against that backdrop, the historical Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha stats and previous meetings add an extra layer of intrigue as both sides look to assert themselves in a key late-stage European clash.

Head-to-head record

The head-to-head record between Red Bull Salzburg and Sparta Praha is based on a small but telling sample of competitive and friendly encounters.

Previous meetings: 3
Red Bull Salzburg wins: 1
Draws: 1
Sparta Praha wins: 1

Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha timeline, the rivalry has developed through a mix of friendlies and a major European group-stage clash. The earliest recorded meeting in this dataset came on 16 January 2023 at Marbella Football Center - Sur 2 in San Pedro de Alcántara in Club Friendlies 3. On that occasion, Red Bull Salzburg were the designated home side and edged a 2-1 win over Sparta Praha after a 1-1 scoreline at half-time. That match underlined Salzburg’s ability to finish strongly in a controlled friendly environment.

The sides met again on 13 July 2024 at Red Bull Arena in Wals-Siezenheim, once more in Club Friendlies 3. Red Bull Salzburg again played at home, and the contest finished 2-2 after Salzburg led 2-1 at the break. The draw highlighted a more balanced contest, with Sparta Praha showing greater resilience and attacking output compared to the previous friendly, suggesting a narrowing gap between the teams in open play.

The most recent entry in the Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha timeline came on 18 September 2024 in a significantly higher-stakes setting: the UEFA Champions League League Stage - 1 at epet ARENA in Praha. Sparta Praha, at home, delivered a strong statement with a 3-0 victory over Red Bull Salzburg, having already established a 2-0 advantage by half-time. This result stands as the most emphatic between the clubs in the available record and demonstrates that Sparta Praha have shown they can dominate when hosting Salzburg in a competitive European environment.

Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The overall head-to-head breakdown reflects an evenly matched pairing, with both sides having enjoyed clear positive moments across different venues and competition types.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Red Bull Salzburg 4 - 6 Sparta Praha
Average Goals per Match: Red Bull Salzburg 1.33 vs Sparta Praha 2.00

Venue Split Performance:

At Red Bull Salzburg's stadium: 2 matches played here — Red Bull Salzburg won 1 (as home side), Sparta Praha won 0 (as away side), 1 draw
At Sparta Praha's stadium: 1 match played here — Sparta Praha won 1 (as home side), Red Bull Salzburg won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha last results in recent competitive and friendly fixtures:

18 September 2024: Sparta Praha 3-0 Red Bull Salzburg (Half-time: 2-0) – UEFA Champions League, League Stage - 1
13 July 2024: Red Bull Salzburg 2-2 Sparta Praha (Half-time: 2-1) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 3
16 January 2023: Red Bull Salzburg 2-1 Sparta Praha (Half-time: 1-1) – Friendlies Clubs, Club Friendlies 3

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Red Bull Salzburg Matches Results and Stats

For Red Bull Salzburg, the available Europa League statistics for the 2026 season to date indicate a strong and stable platform. Salzburg have played four matches in the competition, winning three and drawing one, with no defeats recorded. They have been particularly effective at home, winning both of their home fixtures and scoring four goals without conceding. Away from home, they have added four more goals while conceding three, maintaining an average of 2.0 goals scored per match and only 0.8 conceded overall. A high number of clean sheets and no failures to score underline an attacking unit that consistently creates chances and a defensive structure that generally holds firm, especially at Red Bull Arena.

Recent Results Summary: season to date in Europa League – Win 3, Draw 1, Lose 0

Last 5 Sparta Praha Matches Results and Stats

For Sparta Praha, there are no Europa League match statistics recorded yet for the 2026 season. They have not played a fixture in this competition in the current campaign based on the available data, leaving their recent European form unquantified in numerical terms. With no goals scored or conceded and no results logged, their approach and performance level in this Europa League league stage remain an open question, adding an element of uncertainty to how they will translate domestic or other competition form into this European context.

Recent Results Summary: season to date in Europa League – Win 0, Draw 0, Lose 0

Historical Statistical Verdict

The historical and statistical profile of this fixture paints a nuanced picture ahead of Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha in the UEFA Europa League. Across three recorded meetings, the head-to-head is perfectly balanced in terms of results, with one win each and one draw, but Sparta Praha hold a slight edge in total goals, driven largely by their 3-0 home victory in the Champions League League Stage - 1 on 18 September 2024. Venue patterns are clear: Salzburg have avoided defeat at home against Sparta Praha, taking one win and one draw, while Sparta have been dominant in their sole home encounter. Salzburg’s Europa League season to date shows strong momentum, especially at Red Bull Arena, with solid defensive numbers and consistent scoring. Sparta Praha, by contrast, enter this league stage without recent Europa League data, but with the confidence of that comprehensive Champions League win in Praha in the recent head-to-head record. Overall, history points to a competitive matchup in which Salzburg’s current European form at home is counterbalanced by Sparta’s proven capacity to impose themselves in high-level continental fixtures.

Red Bull Salzburg vs Sparta Praha H2H Statistics updated on 11 September 2026.