Strasbourg will visit the Groupama Stadium this week for their Ligue 1 encounter with Lyon on Friday 30 August. View our free Lyon vs Strasbourg predictions below.
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Lyon vs Strasbourg predictions: Visitors to hold their own
Key stats
- Lyon have lost three matches in a row.
- The hosts have not scored in their last three matches.
- On the other hand, Strasbourg are yet to taste defeat this season.
- Six of the last seven encounters between these teams featured goals at both ends.
Correct score prediction: Lyon 1-2 Strasbourg
Strasbourg are coming off a 3-1 victory over Stade Rennais, a team that defeated Lyon by three unanswered goals just two weeks ago. Although we expect Lyon to get back to scoring ways, Strasbourg should be able to secure a narrow victory.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Lyon are clear favourites
- HOME:8/11 (1.73) – 57.9%
- DRAW:11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
- AWAY:18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Things have not gone swimmingly for Lyon in recent weeks. They have lost three matches in a row, scoring no goals in the process. Despite their recent struggles, Lyon are the expected winners at 8/11 (1.73). Teams with these odds generally have a 57.9% probability of winning.
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It is also fair to point out that seven of the last eight Ligue 1 encounters between these teams went above the 2.5-goal mark. Keeping in mind that over three goals were scored on average in Strasbourg’s last seven matches, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 4/5 (1.80). That one has a 55.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Can Strasbourg avoid a third consecutive defeat?
Although Lyon have struggled to find their best form of late, they have had Strasbourg’s number in recent encounters between these sides. In the last 12 skirmishes between these outfits, Lyon have seven wins, three draws and only two defeats.
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
France Ligue 1 14/01/23
Lyon
Strasbourg
Lyon preview: Hoping to halt their rotting streak
Ahead of Friday's clash with Strasbourg, Lyon will have to do without Ernest Nuamah (thigh) and Nicolas Tagliafico (calf), as both players are in the recovery room.
Predicted lineup: Perri (GK), Mata, Caleta-Car, Niakhate, Vinicius, Maitland-Niles, Mikautadze, Caqueret, Benrahma, Fofana & Lacazette.
UEFA Europa League 03/10/24
W
Rangers
1
Lyon
4
France Ligue 1 29/09/24
W
Toulouse
1
Lyon
2
UEFA Europa League 26/09/24
W
Olympiakos
0
Lyon
2
France Ligue 1 22/09/24
L
Marseille
3
Lyon
2
France Ligue 1 15/09/24
D
Lens
0
Lyon
0
Strasbourg preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins for the first time in five months
On the other hand, Thomas Delaine, Milos Lukovic and Moise Sahi Dion are unavailable for the visiting team. All three players are expected to return in September.
Predicted lineup: Johnson (GK), Doue, Sow, Sylla, Bakwa, Santos, Doucoure, Wiley, Diarra, Moreira & Emegha.
France Ligue 1 29/09/24
W
Marseille
0
Strasbourg
1
France Ligue 1 21/09/24
D
Lille
3
Strasbourg
3
France Ligue 1 15/09/24
D
Angers
1
Strasbourg
1
France Ligue 1 30/08/24
L
Lyon
4
Strasbourg
3
France Ligue 1 25/08/24
W
Rennes
1
Strasbourg
3
Player to watch: Alexandre Lacazette
With 19 Ligue 1 goals, only one player scored more goals than Alexandre Lacazette in the French top flight last season. The former Arsenal forward joined Lyon at the Olympic Games this summer, where he won a silver medal.
Lacazette put in a solid performance the last time these teams met, scoring twice in Lyon's 2-1 victory. He will fancy his chances of registering his first goal of the season this weekend.
