The Matchday 27 clash in Ligue 1 between Strasbourg and Lyon will take place on March 28 at the Stade de la Meinau. Strasbourg vs. Lyon: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Strasbourg
The Alsatians secured their third consecutive victory in the championship by defeating Toulouse 2-1 in the last round, extending their unbeaten streak in this tournament to six matches (5 wins, 1 draw). Moreover, Strasbourg kept a clean sheet in five of these encounters. This successful run has allowed the club to move closer to the European competition zone, climbing to 7th place in the Ligue 1 standings. Additionally, Strasbourg has shown strong form in home matches this season, remaining unbeaten in 11 of 12 games, with 7 wins.
- No more than 2 goals were scored in 6 of Strasbourg's last 7 Ligue 1 matches.
- The team has not lost in 12 of their last 13 matches in the French championship (9 wins, 3 draws).
- The club scored at least twice in 4 of their last 5 home matches in this tournament.
Predicted lineup for Strasbourg (4-5-1)
Djordje Petrovic – Valentin Barco, Ismael Doukoure, Mamadou Sarr, Gela Doue – Felix Lemarechal, Andrey Santos, Diego Moreira, Sebastian Nanasi, Samuel Amo-Ameyaw – Emanuel Emegha.
Lyon
Lyon also won their last three matches in the top French league. During this period, they defeated Brest (2-1), Nice (2-0), and Le Havre (4-2). Moreover, the team has been successful in attack for seven consecutive matches in the championship, scoring at least 2 goals. In the Ligue 1 standings, Lyon is in the European competition zone, occupying 5th place, and leading Strasbourg by 2 points. Interestingly, both teams have conceded the same number of goals in this championship – 33.
- The club's uncompromising streak in Ligue 1 extends to 7 matches (5 wins, 2 losses).
- At least 3 goals were scored in 6 of Lyon's last 7 matches in the championship.
- Both teams scored in 7 of Lyon's last 9 away matches in the top French league.
Predicted lineup for Lyon (4-5-1)
Lucas Perry – Nicolas Tagliafico, Moussa Niakate, Clinton Mata, Ainsley Maitland-Niles – Corentin Tolisso, Nemanja Matic, Ernest Nuamah, Rayan Cherki, Thiago Almada – Alexandre Lacazette.
Referee
Romain Lissorgue (France)
Matches – 11 (Ligue 1, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 41;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;
Red cards shown – 6;
Average fouls per match – 27;
Penalties – 36%.
Strasbourg vs. Lyon: Match Prediction
Both teams entered the international break on a run of three consecutive victories in the French championship. However, it's worth noting that Strasbourg won all three matches with a one-goal margin, while Lyon secured two of their three victories by a two-goal margin. Moreover, the opponents faced by Paulo Fonseca's side were significantly more challenging than those faced by the Alsatians. Overall, Lyon has been more impressive in attack this season in Ligue 1, scoring 50 goals, with only PSG (73), Marseille (53), and Monaco (51) having more. In defense, the upcoming opponents have shown identical statistics.
It's also important to mention that in the first round, Lyon defeated Strasbourg 4-3, but that match was at their home ground. I expect Strasbourg to put up fierce resistance on their home turf. Given the excellent form of both teams, their attacking prowess, and unreliable defenses, I predict we will see both teams scoring in this encounter. Especially since the teams have found the net against each other in the last 8 encounters at Strasbourg's home in Ligue 1.
My prediction: Both teams to score – yes
