An interesting fixture is on the cards as Strasbourg and Lyon draw swords at Stade de la Meinau on Friday, 28 March 2025. View our free Strasbourg vs Lyon predictions below.
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Strasbourg vs Lyon predictions: Visitors to reign supreme
Key stats
- Lyon are currently on a five-match winning streak.
- Strasbourg have lost three consecutive meetings with Lyon.
- At least three goals were scored in seven of the last eight encounters between these outfits.
- Strasbourg drew first blood in five of their last seven clashes with Lyon.
Correct score prediction: Strasbourg 1-2 Lyon
While Strasbourg won five of their last six games, Lyon have won five matches in a row. Lyon have been the dominant side in recent clashes between these teams, having won their last three meetings.
Interestingly, four of the last six skirmishes between these sides ended 2-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lyon are expected winners
- HOME: 13/8 (2.63) – 38.1%
- DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
- AWAY: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Strasbourg have put up some impressive results in recent weeks. They have won three matches in a row and are unbeaten in their last six games, keeping five clean sheets in the process.
Similarly, Lyon have enjoyed some fine form, stringing together five wins in a row across all competitions. Paulo Fonseca's troops are fifth in Ligue 1, two places above Strasbourg, with a 13-6-7 win-draw-loss record.
Ahead of this encounter, Lyon are the expected winners at 29/20 (2.45). Teams with these odds usually have a 40.8% probability of winning.
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Although Strasbourg have lost three consecutive encounters with Lyon, they opened the scoring in five of the last seven clashes between these sides. On that note, Strasbourg to score first has an appealing look at 21/20 (2.05). That one has a 48.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Lyon's dominance to continue?
Lyon were the victors in the last three skirmishes between these outfits. They have lost only twice at this stadium since February 2000.
France Ligue 1 30/08/24
Lyon
Strasbourg
France Ligue 1 19/05/24
Lyon
Strasbourg
France Cup 27/02/24
Lyon
Strasbourg
France Ligue 1 13/08/23
Strasbourg
Lyon
France Ligue 1 28/04/23
Strasbourg
Lyon
Strasbourg preview: No new absentees
Left-back Abakar Sylla is expected to return for this game after serving a two-match suspension following his sending-off in Strasbourg's win over Auxerre earlier this month.
On the injury front, Dion Moise Sahi, Abdoul Ouattara and Habib Diarra are getting closer to full recovery, but will not be available for selection.
Predicted lineup: Petrovic (GK), Doue, Sarr, Doukoure, Amo-Ameyaw, Santos, Barco, Moreira, Lemarechal, Nanasi & Emegha.
France Ligue 1 12/04/25
D
Nice
2
Strasbourg
2
France Ligue 1 06/04/25
W
Reims
0
Strasbourg
1
France Ligue 1 28/03/25
W
Lyon
2
Strasbourg
4
France Ligue 1 16/03/25
W
Toulouse
1
Strasbourg
2
France Ligue 1 09/03/25
W
Nantes
0
Strasbourg
1
Lyon preview: Eyeing their sixth consecutive victory
On the other hand, there are no injured or suspended players for Lyon ahead of this weekend's trip to Strasbourg.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Maitland-Niles, Mata, Niakhate, Tagliafico, Matic, Tolisso, Nuamah, Cherki, Almada & Lacazette.
France Ligue 1 13/04/25
W
Auxerre
1
Lyon
3
UEFA Europa League 10/04/25
D
Man Utd
2
Lyon
2
France Ligue 1 05/04/25
W
Lille
1
Lyon
2
France Ligue 1 28/03/25
L
Strasbourg
4
Lyon
2
France Ligue 1 16/03/25
W
Le Havre
2
Lyon
4
Player to watch: Emanuel Emegha
Emanuel Emegha has put in some solid performances in recent months, scoring eight times and providing an assist in his last 11 league assignments. Considering the Dutch forward scored in the reverse fixture, it will be interesting to see how he performs on Friday night.