Fenerbahce face a tough home game in the Europa League this Thursday when Ligue 1 outfit Lyon, who sit three points behind top-of-the-table Lazio, make the trip to Istanbul.
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Fenerbahce vs Lyon prediction: Goals at both ends of the pitch?
Key Stats
- Both teams have scored in four of Fenerbahce's last six matches.
- Four of Lyon's last six outings have ended with both teams scoring.
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in five of Fenerbahce's last six fixtures.
- Four of Lyon's last six matches have witnessed at least three goals.
Correct score prediction: Fenerbahce 1-2 Lyon
Fenerbahce might be the bookmaker's pick to win on Thursday but Lyon have outperformed their hosts in the Europa League this season, winning four of their six group games compared to the Turkish side's three wins and three defeats.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The bookies favour the hosts
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
- DRAW: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.3%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Fenerbahce are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 45.5% but we can see Lyon causing an upset on Thursday.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Lyon dominate
Lyon have won all four of their previous encounters with Fenerbahce, claiming a 4-2 victory when the pair last locked horns back in 2004.
Fenerbahce preview: Hit and miss in the EL
Fenerbahce lost their last outing in the Europa League at home to Athletic Bilbao 2-0 and are now the only team in the competition who have won half of their games and lost the other half.
The Turkish giants head into Thursday's clash with Lyon on the back of a 4-0 win in the Super Lig against Adana Demirspor, making it six games unbeaten six the Bilbao defeat.
Omar Fayed is suspended this week, while Dominik Livakovic, Rodrigo Becao and Jayden Oosterwolde are expected to miss the game through injury.
Predicted lineup: Egribayat (GK), Djiku, Muldur, Mercan, Kostic, Fred, Kahveci, Szymanski, Dzeko, En-Nesyri & Aydın
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 09/05/25
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Istanbul Basaksehir
1
Fenerbahce
4
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 04/05/25
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Besiktas
1
Fenerbahce
0
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 26/04/25
W
Gazisehir Gaziantep FK
1
Fenerbahce
3
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 20/04/25
D
Kayserispor
3
Fenerbahce
3
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 13/04/25
W
Sivasspor
1
Fenerbahce
3
Lyon preview: Sit fourth in the EL table
Lyon were involved in a five-goal thriller in their last Europa League game against Eintracht Frankfurt in which the French side came out on top, winning the match 3-2.
Only Lazio, Athletic Bilbao and Anderlecht sit above Lyon in the Europa League table heading into the penultimate round of fixtures.
Defender Sael Kumbedi is the only injury concern for Lyon heading into Thursday's clash with Fenerbahce.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Tagliafico, Mata, Niakhate, Kumbedi, Matic, Veretout, Tolisso, Cherki, Benrahma & Mikautadze
France Ligue 1 10/05/25
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Monaco
2
Lyon
0
France Ligue 1 04/05/25
L
Lens
2
Lyon
1
France Ligue 1 26/04/25
W
Rennes
1
Lyon
4
France Ligue 1 20/04/25
L
St Etienne
2
Lyon
1
UEFA Europa League 17/04/25
L
Man Utd
5
Lyon
4
Player to watch: Rayan Cherki
Lyon look like they have produced another gem from their academy with midfielder Rayan Cherki.
Cherki has chipped in with three goals and three assists in Ligue 1 so far this season as well as netting twice in the Europa League and providing four assists, so you can see why he is our player to watch on Thursday.
Cherki could be the difference-maker on Thursday
We're backing Cherki to put in another quality performance for Lyon in Europe, providing creativity and a goal threat from midfield.