Lausanne vs Sigma Olomouc Prediction & Betting Tips (26 February)

Lausanne-Sport welcome Sigma Olomouc to Stade de la Tuilière for a finely poised Europa Conference League knockout tie, with the aggregate score locked after the first leg in Czechia. That opener in Olomouc finished 1-1 at Andrův Stadion, a result that slightly favours the Swiss side thanks to their more controlled second-half display, even if the away-goals rule no longer applies. Over the past two months, both clubs have been under scrutiny: Sigma for their inconsistency in domestic competition, and Lausanne for struggling to turn promising phases of possession into wins. This second leg now feels like a chance for one of them to reset the narrative of their season.

Recent European form tells a nuanced story. Sigma closed the league phase of the Conference League with back-to-back defeats against Lincoln Red Imps and Lech Poznan, results that exposed defensive gaps and a tendency to fade late in matches. Lausanne, meanwhile, came into February on the back of a winless run stretching across league and Europe, including setbacks that dented confidence but also pushed the coaching staff to double down on their aggressive 3-4-3 structure. In the first leg, that shape often pinned Sigma back, even if the Czech side’s pragmatic 4-3-1-2 still carved out a handful of dangerous counters.

Looking at their broader recent schedule, Lausanne’s winter featured demanding fixtures such as their domestic clash with Servette and a high-profile European meeting with Fiorentina, tests that hardened a relatively young squad. Sigma’s path has been similarly intense, with those trips to Gibraltar and Poland in the group stage followed by the home showdown against Lausanne that ended level. Over the last couple of months, both managers have spoken about the need for “clarity in both boxes”: Lausanne seeking sharper finishing, Sigma desperate to cut out individual errors that have turned tight games against them. All of that context feeds into a second leg where small details are likely to decide everything.

When weighing up those details, Lausanne’s home advantage, their more settled tactical identity, and Sigma’s recent defensive wobble point toward a narrow but deserved victory for the Swiss side. The visitors remain dangerous on the break, yet their habit of conceding in key moments is hard to ignore, especially away from Olomouc. With Lausanne expected to control territory and tempo for long stretches, a clean sheet for the hosts feels within reach, while their front line should eventually find enough space to strike twice. That is why our correct-score prediction for this decisive Conference League clash is 2-0, echoed again through Lausanne’s earlier tests against Servette at 2-0 and Sigma’s European battles with Lech Poznan at 2-0, a scoreline that neatly captures the balance of this