Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Europa League match.
Olympique Lyonnais dominated the first leg in Bucharest (3:1), bringing FCSB back to reality after their surprising run in the Europa League. Back at home, they will look to exploit their attacking momentum once again, especially given their strong recent form.
Olympique Lyonnais
Over the past month, Olympique Lyonnais have won five of their last six matches, scoring at least two goals in each victory. Even in their 2:3 loss to Paris Saint-Germain, they remained dangerous in the final third. Thiago Almada's arrival has given the team a new creative spark, and the Argentine registered two assists in Sunday’s win over OGC Nice. In Bucharest, Lyon generated 1.31 xG with 17 shots, showing their attacking superiority.
FCSB
FCSB struggled to create chances in the first leg, relying entirely on counter-attacks (only 30% possession). They managed 1.30 xG, but most of their best moments came from defensive errors by Lyon. A 0:0 draw with Rapid București last weekend highlighted their attacking struggles, especially away from home. To make matters worse, key forward Florinel Tănase is doubtful, which limits their ability to transition effectively.
Olympique Lyonnais vs FCSB Prediction
Expect Lyon to dictate the tempo and capitalise on defensive mistakes from the visitors. Their attacking strength should comfortably secure another high-scoring performance.
